March 10th, 2010 by Editor

Escalating use of nitrogen fertilizer is increasing algal blooms and global warming, but a recent discovery by researchers could begin to reverse that. They have revealed a key step in how symbiotic bacteria living in legumes turn nitrogen into plant food, which could be used to improve the process in some plants, reducing the need for chemical fertilizers.
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March 10th, 2010 by Editor

Inhabitat readershuffprojectsrecently wrote in to tell us about this green office complex they designed for their clientsR. B. Murray and Co.Here at Inhabitat we have been referring to this beautiful building as the Butterfly House because it features a distinguishedbutterfly roofthat opens to allow a maximum amount of daylight into the building’s open offices, executive core, and conference rooms. This roof has greatly reduced the need for artificial lighting during the day. As for the other green aspects of this project they intend to use natural, recycled and reclaimed materials, and the building’s design featuresnatural ventilation,air filtration, and abundant views of the landscape. Such features have the added benefit of improving the quality of the work environment and employee productivity.

The building will exhibit a warm aesthetic that is pleasing to both occupants and those passing by. The new R.B. Murray Company office building signifies the company’s forward thinking commitment to creating an architecturally progressive and environmentally conscious future.

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March 10th, 2010 by Editor

Researchers have discovered that the bacterium Cupriavidus basilensis breaks down harmful by-products which are produced when sugars are released from wood. They also managed to incorporate the degradation process in bacteria which are in common industrial use. This breakthrough does away with the need to resort to costly and environmentally unfriendly methods for removing by-products, thereby boosting the appeal of waste wood as a sustainable resource for biochemicals and biofuels.
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March 10th, 2010 by Editor

Italian firmStudiodosi’s proposed building for the waterfront in Leeds, UK definitely packs a radical punch with its bright green facade, but its sustainable features are just as notable. Named “The Calls Henge,” the design was developed for the 36 Calls competition, which challenged architects to submit proposals for a site by the same address. Situated by the northern bank of the river Aire, the verdant building (which actually looks more like a hedge than a henge) is an eye-popping addition to the area.

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March 9th, 2010 by Editor

Researchers have conducted the first cradle-to-grave assessment of light-emitting diode streetlights and determined that the increasingly popular lamps strike the best balance between brightness, affordability, and energy and environmental conservation when their life span — from production to disposal — is considered. LEDs consist of clusters of tiny, high-intensity bulbs and are extolled for their power efficiency and clear luminosity.
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March 9th, 2010 by Editor

Tower City, another concept from the2010 eVolo Skyscraper Competition, re-envisions the city of Marseilles as a stacked skyscraper that sits on stilts above the water. Rather than letting cities spread out as population increases, a the design calls for anew city to be created out on the water, complete with work, housing, transportation and amenities. The futuristic development is based on a stacked framework built usingrecycled building materialsfrom the old city.

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March 9th, 2010 by Editor

What if space held the key to producing alternative energy crops on Earth? That’s what researchers are hoping to find in a new experiment on the International Space Station.
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March 9th, 2010 by Editor

Olson Lewis Dioli & Doktor Architectsrecently shared their appreciation of upcycling with youngsters at theBrookwood School Sustainability Fairby teaching them how to turn trash into treasure. The firm taught children at the elementary school how to save simplewooden palletsfrom the incinerator and craft their very own bird abodes!

Thechildrenwere provided with a premade kit made from the wooden pallets, and had help from architects on the scene to piece the parts together. The result of their efforts was a batch of adorable, hand made birdhouses perfect for encouraging birds’ own form of upcycling – nest building. The Sustainability Fair, which was open to the public, successfully gathered students, parents, community members, and organizations, in order to promote the use of sustainable practices, like upcyling, “a life-long habit”.

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March 9th, 2010 by Editor

Researchers have conducted the first cradle-to-grave assessment of light-emitting diode streetlights and determined that the increasingly popular lamps strike the best balance between brightness, affordability, and energy and environmental conservation when their life span — from production to disposal — is considered. LEDs consist of clusters of tiny, high-intensity bulbs and are extolled for their power efficiency and clear luminosity.
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March 9th, 2010 by Editor

The International Criminal Court in The Hague, Netherlands, will soon have a permanent new home close to theNorth Sea. Danish firmSchmidt Hammer and Lassenwon the rights to design the new building, which will be built to beenvironmentally sustainableas well as sensitive to the bordering natural environment. The new International Criminal Court (ICC) will be a striking building meant to convey eminence and authority as well as trust and hope.

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