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Inhabitat 
Inhabitat.com is a weblog devoted to the future of design, tracking the innovations in technology, practices and materials that are pushing architecture and home design towards a smarter and more sustainable future. www.inhabitat.com
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Groundbreaking Energy Ball Wind Turbine for Home Power |
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Thursday, 04 September 2008 |
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Swedish company Home Energy recently revealed an innovative wind turbine that spins in a spherical formation. Eschewing traditional rotors
for a sleek orb structure, this beautiful rethinking of conventional
wind turbine design utilizes the Venturi principle, which funnels wind
within the turbine’s blades. The resulting spherical wind turbine
features increased efficiency and lower noise levels - making it ideal
for small scale energy needs such as personal home use. Best of all
it’s called the Energy Ball: the fun name is an added bonus.
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Oakland’s Stunning LEED Platinum Margarido House |
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Thursday, 04 September 2008 |
Mike McDonald and his wife Dr. Jill Martenson decided to build their home on a steep lot ravaged by a fire in the Oakland hills back in 1991. The 4600 sq ft Margarido House is by no means a small home, but with the addition of a plethora of green building features it will [...]
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Slow Food Nation Comes to San Francisco! |
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Thursday, 04 September 2008 |
There are few experiences closer to foodie heaven than the stunning table set by this year’s Slow Food Nation. Hosted in collaboration with the 2008 Architecture and the City Festival, the event saw San Francisco erupt in a momentous celebration of good, local, and sustainable food. From the beautiful Civic Center Victory Garden to an [...]
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SOLAR TREE by Vivien Muller |
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Thursday, 04 September 2008 |
Photovoltaic gadgets often get trapped in the monotonous façade of plain panels, which often leave something to be desired in the aesthetics department. Not so with Vivien Muller’s sleek PhotoSynthese charger. Resembling a potted bonsai tree, the silvery solar charger rests atop an elegant tray.
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