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The world around us is made from materials and the materials we use have a huge impact on the consumption of resources, the use of energy as well our well being.
Bicycle frames made from hemp and bamboo, flexible stone for sports goods, carbon nanotubes for conductive plastics or inflated lightweight constructions from metal: These are [...] Tuk Tuks or three wheeler auto rickshaws have for a long time been part of urban transport in developing countries. They are small, flexible and ideal for short distance transportation – whether it is people or goods. The need to reduce CO2 emissions demands innovative solutions and Tuk Tuk Factory based in the Netherlands have [...] Timber is one of the oldest building materials. It is available in most parts of the world and it is easy to handle and use. One disadvantage, however, is that most timber species react to environmental influences: they swell when they get damp and they can be attacked by insects. Over the last years tropical [...] In 1977, in opposition to the large-scale introduction to the intensive and specialised farming, Ottavio Rube joined forces with neighbouring farmers Cesare Berutti and Enrico Boveri to form the cooperative Valli Unite. This small estate in Costa Vescovato, Piedmont, was set up to keep alive the tradition of cyclical and self sustaining agriculture. The Rube [...] Two mega trends will continue to have a major impact on our lifestyles over the next years – the continued growth of information technology and the challenges and opportunities arising through the development of low carbon economies. The COMPOS chair responds very well to both of these trends. Through mobile technologies working has become more [...] In the 27 EU member states we produce 164kg of packaging ‘waste’ per capita in one year (Ireland at the top with 245kg and Bulgaria at the bottom with 41kg per person). Almost half of this packaging ‘waste’ stream mainly consists of paper and cardboard, the rest is glass, metals and plastics. Research shows that [...] Concrete is an innovation of the early 20th century and its development completely transformed the way we built. Recently, it has received bad press because it is extremely energy hungry in its production. However, new developments in concrete not only result in big reductions in the use of energy and resources, they also offer new [...] About half of all car journeys in urban areas are shorter than 5km and for such short distances a bicycle is, in most cases, the fastest means of transport. Bicycles need far less space than cars, they are quiet and – taking manufacturing into account – their CO2 emissions are very low. Copenhagen is one [...] The Monument is one of the great sites of London. It was designed by Sir Christopher Wren and completed in 1677 as a memorial to the Great Fire in 1666. The building is 202ft high, stands 202ft from the spot in Pudding Lane where it is believed the fire started and is the tallest free [...] A programme on sustainable innovation in China CITIES More that 50% of the world’s population now live in urban areas and the pressures on infrastructure and well being are immense. The growing population and the urbanisation on our planet offer huge opportunities for design, innovation and sustainable development. CLIMATE The growing population as well as our growing [...] |
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