The Centre for Sustainable Energy Technologies is slated to be the first zero-emissions building in China. The slabs of the building are variously cooled and heated by geothermal means, photovalics generate power for the structure, gray water is recycled and local materials are being used in its construction.
Unlike solar and wind power generators, an earth energy biomass or geothermal power system is often completely invisible in the finished design of a building.
There's something primitive about the sophisticated homes designed by Whole Trees Architecture: they use whole, young-growth trees in amazing, beautiful ways.
A specific type of soil bacteria could be used in conjunction with 3D printers to create inexpensive, low-waste materials with which to build electric towers.
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