Fossil fuels are a dying dependency that mankind is beginning to move away from, and this collection of solar-powered structures is evidence that few energy alternatives are as abundant or as readily available as solar energy.
From massive buildings to more conservative tents, this cluster of innovative solar-powered structures holds some of the best and brightest examples of current, past and future green architecture.
Implications - Due to increased media coverage in recent years, consumers are now fully aware of the state of our environment. For this reason, environmentally friendly products and services have taken the marketplace by storm. Industries can cater to customers eager to help by manufacturing eco-friendly products.
79 Solar-Powered Structures
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Buoyant Eco Abodes
Feel in Touch with Nature in the Floating Studio Flat
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Eco Floating Vacations
The Remistudio Ark Hotel is an Intricate Build
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Towering Solar Trees
Tourism London Unveils the World's Tallest Solar Tree
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Student Designed Domiciles
Texas Tech Sustainable Cabin Makes a Laboratory of Eco Lodgings
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Boxy Open Concept Homes
The Morumbi Residence by Drucker Arquitetura is Geometric and Spacious
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Geometric Shore Homes
Peregian Beach House by Middap Architects is a Dreamy Design
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Efficient Living Spaces
Germany's IKAROS Solar Decathlon House
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Disaster-Safe Eco Housing
Crosson Clarke Carnachan Architects Design a Flood-Proof Green Abode
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Encapsulated Crater Towns
The Ab Elis ‘Eco-City 2020' Accommodates 100,000 in a Quarry
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Tip-Toe Treetop Towers
Hooch Bamboo Treehouses Have the World's Smallest Foundation
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Prefab Eco Villas
Pinakin Patel's Wooden 'Hara Villa' is a First for India
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Futuristic Eco Offices
The Actelion Business Center is a Space-Age Commercial Building
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Earthy Green Houses
The Suoi Re Village Community House is at Home With the Environment
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Cylindrical Solar Homes
The Silo House by Cornell University Students is Energy-Efficient
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Domestic Pit Mines
Matthew Fromboluti's 'Above Below' Turns an Old Mine into Eco-Housing
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L-Shaped Beach Abodes
The 'Venice House' by Lewin Wertheimer Architect is in California
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Self-Sufficient Underwater Architecture
HO2 Scraper Harvests Renewable Energy to Grow Food
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Shipping Container Party Venues
Boxman Studios' Solar-Powered Party Room is a Pop-Up Prefab Plaza
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Sustainable Skyscrapers
Nakheel Tower in Dubai Will Dwarf Other Buildings
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Solar Sportsplexes
The Lusail Iconic Stadium in Qatar Will Host Soccer With the Sun
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Power-Generating Complexes
The Sonnenschiff Solar City By Rolf Disc is Super Eco-Friendly
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Sustainable Prism Apartments
LAR's 'Pyramid Project' is Inspired by Mayan Architecture
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Sustainable Solar Homes
The LOW3 Home is a New and Fun Way to Live Eco-Friendly
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Sustainable Bus Stops
Tiffany Roddis' 'Ecoshel' Encourages People to use Public Transportation
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Folding Glass Buildings
The Neo Solar Power Corporation is Stunning in its Crimped Exterior Design
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Twin Tower Power Plants
These 'Metallica Towers' Provide Renewable Energy for Dubai
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Flower-Shaped Towers
The Wuhan New Energy Centre is the World's Most Sustainable Office Building
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Eco-Powered Complexes
This OFIS Office Complex Has A Futuristic Carbon-Neutral Design
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Solar-Powered Stadiums
Qatar Plans to Build Three Hi-Tech Stadiums for FIFA 2022
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Energy-Generating Eco Sculptures
Huge Fred George Design is a Green Symb-Oil for Peace
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Power Net Oases
The Desert Cloud Project Creates a Mirage-Like Shade While Generating Power
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Scintillating Skyscrapers
The Brilliant Diamond Tower for NYC is Powered by the Sun and Wind
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Loopy Research Facilities
The Snohetta 'Max-Lab' Concept is Inspired by the Mobius Strip
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Thousand-Foot Eco Towers
The Solar Universe is a Proposed Sustainable Tower in Miami
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Adaptable Eco Exteriors
The Virginia Tech 'Lumenhaus' Features an Exterior that Adjusts to Weather
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Solarific See-Through Pavilions
'Paul de Ruiter Architects' Designs an Amazing Eco Structure
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Color Spectrum Structures
Los Heroes Office Complex is an Architectural Rainbow
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Innovative Power Housing
'Sage Green' Net-Zero Home Development First in the Nation
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Curvy Eco Workspaces
Sustainsia Inc. and Biggs Group Architects Design a Green Backyard Office
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Prodigious Sun Power Plants
The Sarnia Solar Project is the World's Largest
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Solar-Powered Tents
The TEMPER Fly Ensures the US Army is Always Technologically Connected
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Eco Educational Facilities
The Green School in Bali is Powered Entirely by Clean Sources
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Brightly Hued Autotecture
RAW Design Creates Playful Aesthetic for MINI Dealership
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Man-Made Oases
The Sahara Forest Project Will Turn Desert into a Water, Food & Energy Source
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Solar Flower Towers
'London Urban Oasis' Showcases the Beauty of Green Technology
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Eco-Friedly Institutes
Myrtle Hall Effectively Juggles Fuctional and Environmental Concerns
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High-Rise Condo Garages
Mumbai's Tata Tower Combines Living Spaces and Vertical Parking
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Eco Science Centers
The New Italian Musuem of Science Will Be a Former Factory Gone Green
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Environmental Building Envelopes
La Rioja Technology Center has a Living Green Curtain
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Green Classroom Concepts
Anderson Anderson Architecture Designs an Eco-Friendly Learning Space
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Boxy Branched Eco-Structures
'Large Tree House' by Bignatov Studio is Green in Bulgaria
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Aluminum-Lipped Architecture
The UNstudio Office Tower Brings in a Lot of Light
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Futuristic Solar Stations
The Nissan Solar Tree Could Be Powering Cities by 2030
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Salty Solar Power
United Arab Emirates Solar Desalination Tech Will Be More Clean and Efficient
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Geometric Cut-Out Facades
The Aztec Serpent Office Breaks Architectural Boundaries
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Lunar Power Plants
The 'Astral Power Tower' Transmits Eco-Energy from the Moon to the Earth
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Checkerboard Eco Communities
The Boston Fusion Project is a Giant Leap for Green Roof Architecture
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Solarized Glass Homes
The Mission: House is a Hi-Tech, Eco-Friendly Abode
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Green-Roofed Repositories
The Ballard Library Will Grow on You
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Solar-Powered Merry-Go-Rounds
The CRStudios Carousel Brings Kiddies Eco-Friendly Fun
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Green Mobile Theaters
The Sol Cinema is a Solar-Powered Micro Movie House
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Enviro Hospital Complexes
The Laguna Honda is California's First Leed Hospital
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Flowering Hotels
The Solar Winds Desert Hotel is Inspired by Desert Flora
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Spinning Houses
The Heliotrop House Rotates with the Sun
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Eco-Centric City Centers
This Town Centre in Yountville is a LEED Platinum Contender
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Self-Sustaining Arenas
San Francisco's Solar-Powered Stadium is Ultra Grand
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See-Through Skyscrapers
The Adamant Building Uses Natural Light & Energy to Power Itself
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Eco-Friendly Institutions
Plaza Ecopolis Green School Educates the Whole Community on Eco Design
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Energy-Generating Tunnels
The Solar Arch Powers Highway Lights and Neighboring Areas
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Literary Ecotecture
The UNStudio Waalse Krook Library Will be a Green Haven
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Solar Cycle Storage
The Nazli Yucel 'Bike Park' is a Monument to Mother Earth
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Super Solar Stadiums
The New York Jets Installs 3,000 Solar Panels in their Training Facility
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Super-Sized Sun Savers
'First Solar' and China Plan World's Largest Solar Plant
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Solar-Powered Flowers
The SolarFlora Sculpture is an Eco-Friendly Work of Art
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Red-Winged Expo Buildings
The Qingdao Water City Exposition Center Pops with Color
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Solar Powered Racetracks
Pocono Raceway is World's Largest Sun-Run Sports Stadium
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Sensational Solar Islands
The Sun Island Reflects the Sun's Aura on the Earth
Related Ideas
Solar Energy-Capturing Tents
The Jackery LightTent-AIR Has its Own Eco Energy System
Solar-Ready Portable Power Banks
The GoSun Power 266 Has a Highly Mobile Design
Origami Travel Solar Panels
Sego Innovations Offers Tech for Powering Farther Off the Grid
Honeycomb-Shaped Wind Turbines
This Bladeless Wind Turbine Design is Easy to Implement Anywhere
Transparent Teardrop-Shaped Tents
Yuko Nagayama & Associates Presents the Teardrops Structures
Electric Transportation Concepts
Marko Petrovic Balances Utility, Sustainability, and Demand
Expanding Off-Grid Electric RVs
The Electric Transformer House is Sustainable and Luxurious
Sculptural Refugee Shelters
This Refugee Shelter Design Focuses on Flexibility and Airflow
3D-Printed House Neighborhoods
EYRC and Mighty Buildings Develop the Suburbs of the Future
Beer-Cooling Billboards
This Heineken Billboard Chills Beer with Solar Energy
Rotating Solar-Powered Benches
'A Solar-Powered Bench That Spins Ever So Slowly' is Interactive
Solar-Powered Smartwatches
This Smartwatch Doesn't Require Battery Charging With Adequate Sunlight
Automated Vertical Car Parks
Daniel Statham Studio Designs the Future Car Park in China
Nature-Inspired Solar Panel Trees
New World Wind Develops the Aeroleaf Hybrid Technology
Compact Portable Power Stations
Volcan Creative's Futuristic Power Station is Trustworthy
Energy-Producing Furniture Designs
The yA-18 STOOL by Beomseok Chae Features Solar Panels
Future Building Material Exhibitions
The Farrell Centre Debuts Its Inaugural Exhibition
Wireless Solar-Powered Lights
Lund University Students Explore the Benefits of Solar Power
Solar-Powered Water Purifiers
The Stil Water Purifier Leverages the Sun's Energy
Vehicular Shipping Container Homes
The Conceptual Jeep Container Home Supports Off-Grid Living
Sustainable Airport Terminal Designs
This Lush Green Terminal is Powered By Renewable Energy
Audaciously Adaptable Floating Cities
'Dogen City' is Designed to Withstand Climate Challenges
Immersive Solar-Powered Installations
Marjan van Aubel & Lexus Unveil the 8 Minutes and 20 Seconds
Futuristic Auto Micro Factories
Most Architecture Unveils a Modern Factory for Charge Cars
Scalable Eco Energy Systems
The ALLPOWERS R3500 Smart Energy Kit Reduces Electricity Costs
Ocean-Cleaning Island Cities
Estudio Focaccia Prieto Conceptualizes Self-Sustaining Island Cities
Sustainable Off-Grid Minimal Cabins
Marc Thorpe Presents the Fremont House in New York
Origami-Inspired Solar Panels
The Levante Origami Solar Panel is 50% Lighter Than Alternatives
Energy-Efficient Prefabricated Homes
The 'SON.DER' Home Offers Environmentally Responsible Living
Marina Hydrogen Refuelling Stations
Zaha Hadid Architects Creates Stations for NatPower
Solar-Powered Water Purifiers
The 'Stil' Water Purifier by Hans Ramzan is Sustainable
Sphere-Shaped Skyscrapers
The 'Skyscraper City of Tiankeng' Has Different Microclimate Spheres
Plant-Covered Facade Factories
Rollimarchini Architects Designs the New Factory Facades in Vietnam
Eco-Friendly Bio-Composite Roof Tiles
Studio SKLIM's Lo-Hi Tech Project with Solar Paneling
Solar Powered Wireless Speakers
Urbanista Designs the New Waterproof Malibu Speakers
Solar Panel-Paired Rooftop Tents
The Jackery Solar Generator for Rooftop Tent is at CES 2024
Plant-Covered Concrete Homes
Studio Symbiosis Designs the Villa KD45 in Delhi with a Terraced Roof
Sustainably Designed Timepieces
The Majestik Solar Watch Passively Captures Energy
Solar-Powered Charging Robots
The Conceptual Solar Mars Bot Provides Power to Charge Up Solutions
Electric Solar-Powered Campers
Lightship designs the L1 Trailer with Futuristic Elements
Renewable Energy Plants
NextEra Constructed a Three-in-One Renewable Energy Plant
Solar-Powered Rail Bus Systems
The RTA in Dubai Presents Plans for Floc Duo Rail System
Transparent Climate Classrooms
Forma Transforms a Century-old Glasshouse in Copenhagen
Sizable Solar Panel Pavilions
V8 Architects & Marjan Van Aubel Studio Build an Installation
Tree-Inspired Solar Panel Systems
The SolarBotanic Energy Tree Works in Public or Private Spaces
Thermal Imaging Satellites
SatVu's Hotsat-1 Will Identify Energy Inefficient Buildings
Wondrous Wooden Cities
The 'Stockholm Wood City' Will Include 2,000 Homes, Retail Spaces & Offices
Microalgae Building Materials
SOM's Bio-Blocks Technology Uses Microalgae Instead of Concrete
Solar-Powered Autonomous Vehicles
The 'Ada' Autonomous Vehicle Concept is Passively Charged
Massive Urban Solar Farms
Carlo Ratti Associati Works on an Impressive Bid for the World Expo 2030
Solar-Powered Electric Boats
This Boat's Batteries are Powered With the Help Of Solar Panels
Solar-Powered Rover Kits
4M's 'Solar Rover Kit' Educates Kids About the Power of Green Science
Climate Crisis Awareness Exhibitions
Kinetic Singapore Unveils the School of Tomorrow Exhibition
Upcycled Tower Designs
3XN Shows How Sustainable and Cost-Cffective Reuse Can Be
Energy-Efficient Office Buildings
This Czech Office Complex is Outfitted With Eco-Friendly Designs
Floating Wind Platforms
This Offshore Platform Allows For Ultra-Efficient Turbine Operations
Solar-Powered City Cars
Squad Mobility's SQUAD Car is a CES 2023 Innovation
Vertical Forest Skyscrapers
Stefano Boeri Architetti Envisions Tree-Clad Skyscrapers in Dubai
Energy-Hauling Battery Tankers
This Japanese Tanker Can Transport Surplus Renewable Energy
Continuous Energy Capture Systems
This Soleolico 3D-Printed Wind Turbine Works Around the Clock
Award-Winning Housing Designs
Hong-En Lin Emphasizes the Importance of Clean Water Access
Otherworldly Sports Stadium Designs
MAD Architects Design a Striking Stadium in Quzhou, China
Solar Rainwater-Storing Roofs
Researchers in the Netherlands are Developing 'Blue-Green Roofs'
Natural Light-Based Buildings
Malik Architecture Designs the New House of Voids in Delhi
Exceptionally Efficient Solar Cells
These Saudi-Made Solar Cells Use Groundbreaking Materials
Sporty Solar Watch Designs
Diesel Recently Launched Its First Solar Watch Line
Energy-Efficient Supermarkets
Sainsbury’s Hook is Powered by 100% Renewable Electricity
Low-Cost Battery Alternatives
MIT Scientists Develop Efficient Energy Storage System
Green Medium-Density Developments
Brahn Smillie-Fearn Consolidates Built & Natural Environments
Colored Glass Solar Panels
inQs Beautiful Solar Panels Look Like Stain Glass
Rejuvenated Former Bank Buildings
This Dutch Building Now Boasts Solar Panels & Insect Hotels
Futuristic Fusion Power Plants
This Power Plant Will Efficiently Contribute to the Electrical Grid
Ski Resort Crystalline Skyscrapers
A Skyscraper is Designed at the Trojena Ski Report
Lotus Plant-Inspired Skyscrapers
Aedas Designs the Pair of One Future Buildings Lined with Bronze
Solar Powered Luxe Treehouses
Fort Treehouse Co. Designs the Baltic Treehouse in Canada
User-Friendly Solar Panels
Kunal Girotra Introduces the Sustainable Lunar Energy System
Water-Powered Family Residences
Studio Bark Unveils its Plans for the Breach House Design
Eco-Friendly Telecom Companies
SK Group Showcased Over 40 Sustainable Technologies at CES 2023
Hyper-Efficient Thermal Batteries
These Carbon Batteries Can Store & Transmit Clean Energy
Bendable Battery Designs
Anthro Energy's Flexible Battery Was Showcased at the Beacon Exhibition
Origami-Inspired Solar Panels
Sego Innovations Develops a New Foldable and Portable Solar Panel
Off-Grid Self-Sufficient Island Homes
Vollebak and Bjarke Ingels Design the Earth House in Canada
Greenery-Packed Museum Buildings
This Science Museum is Designed Around a Central Park
Sustainable Portable Solar Generators
BLUETTI Presents its New Battery-Powered Solar Generators
Cylindrical Furnished Penthouses
Tom Dixon Furnishes the One Park Drive Skyscrapers
Sugar Cane-Inspired Skyscraper Facades
Studio Gang Builds the Kō'ula Skyscraper in Hawaii
Self-Sustaining Houses
Archiopteryx Designs the People Tree House in Noida, India
Energy-Neutral Media Pavilions
AMDL Circle Designs the Novartis Pavilion in Basel, Switzerland
Multifunctional Circular Housing Blocks
Gensler's EVE Park Design has Integrated EV Parking Towers
Sleek Solar-Powered Headphones
The New adidas RPT-02 SOL Headphones are Powered by Sunlight
Zero-Emission Solar-Powered Aircrafts
The Falcon Horizon by Laszlo Nemeth Runs on Solar Power
Sunlight-Mimicking Panelled Lamps
The New Sunne Lamp by Sunne is Powered by Solar Energy
Air Purifying Architectural Towers
Studio Symbiosis Designs the Verto Air Purification Tower
Updated Sustainable API Features
Google Adds New Features to its Ingenious Project Sunroof
Solar-Powered Food Trucks
Planted Unveiled a Sustainable Food Truck for a Tour Across the UK
E-Bike Charging Partnerships
BikeFlex Partnered with Solarcycle on Renewable Bike Charging
Petite Solar-Powered EVs
The 'Buggy' is a Micro Vehicle That Offers Comfortably Compact Motoring
Wastewater-Powered Buildings
SHARC is Being Implemented in Two Bronx High-Rises
Consolidated Photovoltaic Systems
The 'Vitovolt 300' Can Power Homes, Buildings, Vehicles and More
Greenery-Sheathed Libraries
This Library Building Features Generous Plantings Of Native Species
Crystalline Chinese Museum Buildings
The 'Space Crystal' Building Looks Like An Otherworldly Rock
Eco-Friendly Cafe Vehicles
This Conceptual Solar-Powered Coffee Truck Operates Anywhere
3D Solar Panel Modules
The TIPA Design is Made with a Chamber of Mirrors to Maximize Energy
Local Craft-Shown Bamboo Pavilions
AtArchitecture Designs the Northeast Pavilion for an Art Fair
Magnetized Fusion Power Plants
Al_A Designs a "World's First" in Oxfordshire, UK
Energy-Efficient Museum Complexes
This Museum Uses Innovative Design to Curb Energy Consumption
Community Hub Timber Pavilions
The Craft Not Carbon Pavilion Raises in London's Park
Wind-Responsive Panel Pavilions
Fernanda Ahumada & FREE Design the National Biodiversity Pavilion
Carbon Concrete Cubic Buildings
Henn and the Technical University of Dresden Design the Cube
Stunning Solar Art Installations
The Arco del Tiempo Works as a Sundial and for Energy Generating
Elevated Garden-Filled Buildings
Snøhetta Designs the New Cloud 11 Building in Bangkok
Powerful All-Electric Solar Trailers
Living Vehicle Designs the 2024 HD Trailer on Solar Power
Floating Solar Power Plants
This French Power Plant Will Deliver Clean Energy to 2,000 Homes
Excess Solar Energy Transitions
Tesla Launches the New Charge on Solar Electric Feature
Staggered Tower Texan Skyscrapers
BIG Introduces the 1550 on the Green Building in Texas
All-Electric Restaurant Concepts
This Chipotle Restaurant Design Harnesses Wind & Solar Power
Climate-Managing Greenhouse Concepts
Salazar Sequero Medina Designs the Livable Greenhouse Home
Sunlight-Reflecting Paints
Stanford University Researchers Develop an Innovative Color Paint
Next-Gen Solar-Powered Headphones
Urbanista Los Angeles Over-Ear Headphones Have Powerfoyle
Lighthouse-Functioning Concrete Structures
Lin Architecture Creates the Concrete Pavilion in China
Low-Carbon Student Housing Crescents
Feilden Clegg Bradley Studios Designs Housing in Cambridge
Solar Cell Cycling Paths
These Dutch Cycling Paths Are Sheathed In Photovoltaic Cells
Energy-Efficient Headquarter Buildings
The New 'Bench' Building Prioritizes Sustainable Design
Modular Tent Classroom Designs
Zaha Hadid Architects Designs a Series of Classrooms for Refugees
Green Energy-Delivering Ships
This Revolutionary Ship Can Deliver Clean Energy to Vessels At Port
Climate-Friendly Waterfront Homes
From 4 to 1 Creates Three Pavilions in Copenhagen
Revamped Modern Phone Booths
100architects Brings Digital Touches to the Classic Phone Booth
Sustainability-Focused Building Renovations
Climate Group Launches the Renovation Revolution
Desert Reflective Art Installations
Olafur Eliasson Designs the Shadows Travelling Installation
Illuminating Water-Based Pavillions
Daniel Ryabakken Installs the Shelter Pavilion in Stockholm
Plant-Aiding Hydroponic Systems
turf is an Energy-Harvesting Conceptual Cultivation System
Mirrored Steel Solar Farms
Bilgin Architects Designs the Central Control Building in Turkey
Dynamic Interactive Lighting Installations
Zava Designs a New Light and Metal Installation
Eco-Friendly Antarctic Research Buildings
The 'Discovery Building' Aims to Cut Carbon Emissions
Heritage Building-Blending Solar Panels
Dyaqua Designs the New Invisible Solar Panels
Net-Zero Low-Energy Homes
PAD Studio's New Forest House Uses Extremely Low Energy
Solar-Powered Heated Seats
The GoSun Solar Seat Offers Warmth on Cold Days
Futuristic Wave Energy Plants
This Plant Can Harness Marine Energy to Produce Green Hydrogen
Climate-Sensitive Pavilion Structures
Querkraft Designs the Pavilion Inspired by Wind Towers
Solar-Powered Vineyard Buildings
This Vineyard's Visitor Center Will Benefit From Solar Arrays