Design

Graphyte’s Carbon Blocks Can Remove Billions of Tons of C02 from Atmosphere

November 16, 2023

We have a new entrant in the carbon removal market that can play the game-changer in the world’s efforts to limit the warming to 1.5C by 2050. Graphyte, a Bill Gates-backed and

Design·Energy·Sustainability

Harnessing Pedestrian Power: Pavegen’s Kinetic Tiles Spark Urban Environmental Change!

November 16, 2023

Rahul Somvanshi

Table Of Contents The Core of Pavegen’s Tech Pavegen’s Global Footprint Public Opinion and Environmental Policy Spotlight on Key Installations Pavegen at COP26 The Future of Urban Mobility Engaging Communities in Sustainability

Climate·Design·Sustainability

GAF’s Cool Community Project: Beating Urban Heat Islands with Innovative Surface Coatings

October 22, 2023

Sunita Somvanshi

As urban landscapes continue to expand, the phenomenon known as the urban heat island effect becomes a pressing concern. This issue, prevalent in cities like Los Angeles, exacerbates heat waves, making urban

Design·Sustainability·Water

Stil: Harnessing The Sun’s Energy To Provide Clean Water To Remote Communities

September 25, 2023

Angelin Mariya Jiji

Much of the Earth is covered in water, but not all is safe to drink. Many isolated communities don’t have access to clean water, leading to health problems from drinking contaminated water.

Microsoft builds first datacenters with wood to slash carbon emissions

Architecture·Design

Microsoft’s Timber Data Centers Cut Emissions by Up to 65%, Pioneering Low-Carbon Alternatives to Steel and Concrete

In an unprecedented move in datacenter construction, Microsoft has begun building facilities using cross-laminated timber (CLT) in Northern Virginia, marking a departure from conventional steel and concrete structures. The initiative aims to

Karmactive Staff

December 9, 2024

1265 Borregas is situated near three acres of pollinator-friendly native plants and surrounded by trees.

Architecture·Design·Materials

Google Builds First Mass Timber Office in Sunnyvale: 96% Lower Carbon and LEED Platinum Target

At 1265 Borregas Avenue in Sunnyvale, California, Google’s first mass timber office building stands where Atari once headquartered its operations. The construction costs remain undisclosed. Construction Data and Timeline The five-story structure

Karmactive Staff

November 27, 2024

Design·Mobility·Sustainability

How Phoenix EV Boosts Recyclability 4x, Setting a 75% Reuse Standard for EU’s Circular Economy

Innovation is the essence of the 21st century. The world of cars and that too EVs is not an exception. The students of TU, Eindhoven, have made a new EV called Phoenix.

Rahul Somvanshi

November 2, 2024

Architecture from the Lavaforming. Photo Source: honnunarmidstod

Architecture·Design·Europe

Iceland’s Lava-Fueled Vision for 2150: Forging Sustainable Skyscrapers at Venice Biennale with Potential to Reshape Architecture and Slash Carbon by Megatons

Iceland’s architectural landscape could experience a metamorphosis by 2150, as demonstrated through the “Lavaforming” project selected for the country’s national pavilion at the 19th International Architecture Exhibition – La Biennale di Venezia

Rahul Somvanshiand

Karmactive Staff

October 31, 2024

Asia·Design·Sustainability

Forest Crayons: How Playfool Uses Japan’s Recycled Trees to Craft Artful Colors

In a world where sustainability and creativity intertwine, Tokyo-based design studio Playfool has unveiled a unique project that breathes new life into recycled Japanese wood. Dubbed “Forest Crayons,” these innovative art tools

Rahul Somvanshi

October 26, 2024

Design·Sustainability

Bizarre by Nudaforma: The Modular Seating System Making Sustainable Waves with 100% Recycled Mattress Foam

Nudaforma Studio, founded by Marianna D’Antimo and Filippo Salis, has introduced an innovative seating system called Bizarre. This dynamic modular design primarily uses recycled polyurethane foam, addressing environmental concerns by repurposing waste

Rahul Somvanshi

October 18, 2024

Design·Materials·Plastic·Sustainability

Argentine Students Create Biodegradable Plastic Bags from Citrus Peels—They Degrade in Just 15 Days!

Valentín Fravoli (22) and Alejandro Unchalo (21), students from Technical School No. 2 in Tandil, Argentina, developed Citricplas — biodegradable plastic bags made from citrus peels. This innovative project, set to hit

Sunita Somvanshi

September 30, 2024

Tiger Sky Tower, Dubai Business Bay, Luxury Apartments.

Architecture·Design

Dubai’s Tiger Sky Tower to Break 4 World Records: Discover the Skyscraper with a 447m High Tropical Rainforest

A massive $1 billion skyscraper, the Tiger Sky Tower, is currently under construction in Dubai, setting new architectural and luxury living records. Standing at an impressive 532 meters, it is set to

Sunita Somvanshi

September 29, 2024

A LEGO-style ESA space brick, 3D-printed using dust from a meteorite.

Design·Space

ESA’s LEGO-Inspired Space Bricks Could Cut Lunar Construction Costs by Tapping Moon’s Own Resources with 3D-Printing

Establishing a permanent base on the Moon is fraught with challenges, but recent developments by the European Space Agency (ESA) suggest that the process might be more straightforward than initially imagined. A

Rahul Somvanshi

August 15, 2024

An electric car equipped with foldable solar panels covering the hood, roof, and windshield area. Photo Source: GoSun

Design·Energy·Sustainability

GoSun’s Solar Charger Delivers 30 Extra Miles of Power Daily—Why 44% of EV Owners Need This Solution

As EV technology gains significant popularity worldwide, the limited availability of charging stations tends to be the major reason why people refrain from buying it. Studies revealed up to 44% of EV

Smeeti Bhanu

August 4, 2024

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Design

Graphyte’s Carbon Blocks Can Remove Billions of Tons of C02 from Atmosphere

Harnessing Pedestrian Power: Pavegen’s Kinetic Tiles Spark Urban Environmental Change!

GAF’s Cool Community Project: Beating Urban Heat Islands with Innovative Surface Coatings

Stil: Harnessing The Sun’s Energy To Provide Clean Water To Remote Communities

Microsoft’s Timber Data Centers Cut Emissions by Up to 65%, Pioneering Low-Carbon Alternatives to Steel and Concrete

Google Builds First Mass Timber Office in Sunnyvale: 96% Lower Carbon and LEED Platinum Target

How Phoenix EV Boosts Recyclability 4x, Setting a 75% Reuse Standard for EU’s Circular Economy

Iceland’s Lava-Fueled Vision for 2150: Forging Sustainable Skyscrapers at Venice Biennale with Potential to Reshape Architecture and Slash Carbon by Megatons

Forest Crayons: How Playfool Uses Japan’s Recycled Trees to Craft Artful Colors

Bizarre by Nudaforma: The Modular Seating System Making Sustainable Waves with 100% Recycled Mattress Foam

Argentine Students Create Biodegradable Plastic Bags from Citrus Peels—They Degrade in Just 15 Days!

Dubai’s Tiger Sky Tower to Break 4 World Records: Discover the Skyscraper with a 447m High Tropical Rainforest

ESA’s LEGO-Inspired Space Bricks Could Cut Lunar Construction Costs by Tapping Moon’s Own Resources with 3D-Printing

GoSun’s Solar Charger Delivers 30 Extra Miles of Power Daily—Why 44% of EV Owners Need This Solution

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