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Louisiana Pavilion designed by 3XN utilizes cork and bio-resin

Posted by DeshRaj on 12/11/2009

Danish architectural firm 3XN will design a pavilion for the Green Architecture for the Future exhibition to explore how cork, bio-resin and flexible solar strips can be utilized in creating eco-responsible structures. The resultant Moebius strip...

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Graft Lab makes it right in proposing duplex design for Brad Pitt's foundation

Posted by DeshRaj on 12/11/2009

Dedicating it to Brad Pitts Make It Right foundation, the Graft Lab proposes a string of single-family houses at the Lower Ninth Ward, New Orleans, LA, USA. Dubbed as Shotgun, the duplexes will include solar panels, water collectors, a geothermal..

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Architects propose a solar-powered digital cloud above London skyline

Posted by DeshRaj on 12/11/2009

A massive structure composed of filigree central columns will keep Londoners informed on weather, Olympic race results and spectator numbers at the Olympic Park. The Cloud, devised by by an international team of architects, artists and engineers,...

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US/ASEAN: Obama Should Press Asian Leaders on Rights

Posted by Human Rights Watch on 12/11/2009

(New York) - US President Barack Obama should urge Asian leaders at the first ASEAN-US summit to unite in addressing the region's most pressing human rights concerns, Human Rights Watch said today. read more

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Nations Argue Over CO2 Emissions Cuts, Audits

Posted by Environmental Leader on 10/11/2009

The measurement, reporting and auditing of greenhouse gas emissions by each country is a key focus of U.N. climate negotiations leading up to climate talks in Copenhagen in December, reports Reuters.Rich nations are under pressure to cut their emissions 25-40 percent below 1990 levels by 2020 and ...

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