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World's first FLOATING CITY! Flood-proof Oceanix
World's first FLOATING CITY! Flood-proof Oceanix - backed by the UN - will be built in South Korea by 2025 Construction of the floating city will commence thanks to a 'historic agreement' signed by the project leaders The community off the coast of Busan in Korea will consist of several islands that are anchored to the sea floor It will generate electricity from solar panels on the roof of buildings and produce its own food and fresh water The new city will act as a prototype to deem the suitability of floating cities for crowded coastal communities The world's first floating...
'Living walls' of plants can cut your home's energy bill by reducing heat loss by 30%, study claims
'Living walls' of plants can cut your home's energy bill by reducing heat loss by 30% study claims
'Living walls' of plants can cut your home's energy bill by reducing heat loss by 30%, study claims Ivy climbing up the walls of homes is an attractive sight, but has also been blamed for causing damage to properties and knocking thousands off their sale price. Although this is often more to do with the state of the walls – new brickwork won't be affected but an aggressive species can weaken those that are already damaged or crumbling – homeowners are always wary of the danger. But a new study suggests there may be another benefit to letting ivy and wisteria...
LIGHT POLLUTION IS ARTIFICIAL LIGHT THAT IS EXCESSIVE, OBTRUSIVE AND WASTEFUL
LIGHT POLLUTION IS ARTIFICIAL LIGHT THAT IS EXCESSIVE, OBTRUSIVE AND WASTEFUL Light pollution, also known as photopollution, is the presence of anthropogenic light in the night environment. Artificial light that’s excessive, obtrusive and ultimately wasteful is called light pollution, and it directly influences how bright our night skies appear. With more than nine million streetlamps and 27 million offices, factories, warehouses and homes in the UK, the quantity of light we cast into the sky is vast. While some light escapes into space, the rest is scattered by molecules in the atmosphere making it difficult to see the stars against...
Camfil's clean air solutions ensure better indoor air quality at the Swedish Pavilion at EXPO 2020
Swedish Pavilion: The Forest - Photo: Alessandro Ripellino Arkitekter/Studio Adrien Gardère/Luigi Pardo Architetti Camfil's clean air solutions ensure better indoor air quality at the Swedish Pavilion at EXPO 2020 Stockholm, Sweden, 15th November 2021 - EXPO 2020 in Dubai has started on October 1st, 2021 and will conclude on March 31st, 2022. Camfil is an official sponsor of the Swedish pavilion by providing advanced clean air solutions that ensure better indoor air quality for visitors. The Swedish pavilion building is constructed with alternative materials instead of concrete and steel with an aim to save 1,000 tons of carbon dioxide. In...
These movable glass igloo pods are ideal accommodation option for seeing the northern lights
These movable glass igloo pods are ideal accommodation option for seeing the northern lights Many people have heard and read about different kind of accommodation options with large scenic windows, which were planned for experiencing the northern lights close to the arctic circle. Fully movable glass igloo pods take things to a whole new level though. Full movability offers unlimited options Glass igloos have become an integral part of winter tourism in Finnish Lapland over the past decade. Seeing the northern lights close to the arctic circle has also found it’s place on top of many travelers’ “To Do” lists...