Green Technology

In a sun-drenched place like Albuquerque, it’s easy to see why homes and businesses would be smart to employ solar powered technology. Sandia Resort and Casino is one company that’s made the switch, and it couldn’t have done so without LED lighting. In 2010 the company initiated a retrofit of its parking garage lighting system, Learn More

We all know LED lighting is energy efficient, and that using it will most likely create a number of positive changes for any business or home. Well it turns out that that data centers are no exception, and that in fact, they are one of the facilities that can benefit most from making the switch Learn More

No matter what your new year’s resolutions may be, there’s one thing we should all make a priority in 2012: sustainable living. And thanks to its new hydrogen fuel-cell vehicle Blue2, Hyundai is making that a lot easier (if you’re in the market for a new car, that is). The Blue 2, which was unveiled Learn More

There have been huge investments made in the cleantech sector.  Solar companies have sprung up through the cracks, wind farms have been planned, and new electric cars are being constructed.  However, many solar companies have gone under,  planned wind farms never got constructed, and don’t electric cars just use more power from burning coal and Learn More

There have never been as many opportunities to design and build sustainably as there are today. And to help those working on new green architecture and building projects, BuildingGreen, Inc, publisher of GreenSpec and Environmental Building News, recently announced its picks for the top 10 green building products for 2012.  This is the 10th annual Learn More

Dean Kamen, the inventor of the Segway scooter, is at it again. This time he’s thinking wind turbines and LED lights. Kamen recently submitted an application to the US Patent and Trademark Office for an Inflatable Wind Turbine. That’s right, Kamen’s mill would harvest wind energy just like the big metal ones you see off Learn More

One of the most interesting architectural feats we’ve stumbled upon this year, Karim Rashid’s “Komb” house in Cairo is a testament to both green living and futuristic aesthetics. Rashid made sustainability a top priority when building the house, including solar-heated water, energy efficient appliances, highly efficient LED strip lighting and raised radiant flooring. He even Learn More

What goes in the recycling bin and what doesn’t?  What are those numbers in the little recycling logo on all my plastic bottles?  What do I do with old batteries, light bulbs, computers, TVs… There is a lot more to recycling than just putting something in the blue bin.  First, you have to know what Learn More

Kenneth Cobonpue is a celebrated Filipino designer known for his work with bamboo, rattan, and other natural fibers. Until recently, Cobonpue had stuck mainly to the interior design world, creating award-winning furniture, lighting and home décor pieces for his design firm. But recently, Cobonpue delved into the automotive realm, designing the world’s first biodegradable vehicle, Learn More

As LED lighting technology improves, it’s creating brighter, lighter and longer-lasting bike lights and therefore, safer nighttime biking. For instance, Niterider’s 2012 collection of bike lights boasts efficient LED bulbs with higher lumen outputs, more efficient power consumption and smaller battery packs. Here’s a look at what they’re offering. The Pro 3000 LED light emits Learn More