The Guide To Efficient Living
Low-E stands for low emissivity, and these windows are constructed to minimize heat transfer through the glass. Since windows are essentially huge holes in the walls of a building, choosing a low-E window design that’s appropriate for local climate … [Continue Reading]
I'm an advocate for car-free cities (on this note, see the newly published Carfree Design Manual by J. H. Crawford). But 100% electric cars are certainly preferable to gasoline-powered cars. Therefore I found this recent presentation by Shai Agassi … [Continue Reading]
A Dutch architecture group MVRDV have won a competition to design a city center for Gwanggyo, a new city which could be built south of Seoul, Korea. The town is planned to be a self-sufficient city of 77,000 inhabitants. … [Continue Reading]
Organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) are a new type of LED where a thin film of organic compounds is used to produce electroluminescence. … [Continue Reading]
Air travel can present an efficiency dilemma. Trips that wouldn’t be possible by any other means because of time or distance are suddenly viable - though when it comes to manufacturing and fuel resources, airplanes admittedly aren’t the most … [Continue Reading]
Nikon has introduced some new binoculars called Ecobins with some nice green features. The body of the binocular is made with rubber than does not include chloride, toxic inks or dyes. The lens and prisms are made with Nikon's Eco-Glass™, which is … [Continue Reading]
I'm very glad to see the publication of a book called Sustainable Energy - Without the Hot Air. Don't be fooled by the cover -- this is book is a lively look at sustainable energy. I liked the way reviewer Cory Doctorow describes the book on Boing … [Continue Reading]
One of the simplest ways to improve a home’s energy efficiency and comfort is to make sure that it is properly insulated. Cocoon Insulation from North Carolina-based GreenFiber is a highly efficient insulator, offering more convenient installation … [Continue Reading]
A few months ago, MetaEfficient profiled an energy efficient home speaker system for the iPod. But what if you want to bring your music with you on the go - and share it outside your headphones? You’ll need a set of portable speakers that are just … [Continue Reading]
Yesterday, GM and Segway unveiled an electric-powered urban vehicle called the Puma. The Puma seats two people, and is said to reach a top speed of 35 miles per hour. The vehicle can go 35 miles before needing a recharge. Larry Burns, vice … [Continue Reading]
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