Echos of Eco in Mexico City’s Vertical Park

January 9, 2010

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They paved paradise then put up a…vertical park.

Mexican architect Jorge Hernandez de la Garcia has designed a modular, highly structural and flexible vertical park intended to help reduce pollution and deal with overpopulation issues. The tower utilizes vertically stacked … Read More...

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Off the Grid: Philips Sustainable Habitat 2020

September 6, 2009

With future sustainable housing for large cities in mind, Off the Grid explores the integration of electronics and biochemistry in the design of building facades.

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Today, our habitat is very dependent on the international energy & water grid. Energy crisis, … Read More...

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