Agriculture & Energy
System allows vertical solar farming from UV sequestration
The design uses upcycled crop waste to absorb stray UV light from sunlight and converts it to clean renewable electricity.
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Property & Construction
Weather-dependent roof tiles can heat or cool a building
The design helps homes better regulate interior temperatures and reduces the need for air conditioning.
Agriculture & Energy
Cattle wearable captures burp methane and cleans the air
The smart halter helps reduce global warming and provides producers with real-time herd health data.
Agriculture & Energy
Tree-shaped urban farming solution provides affordable, local produce
The project combines the flexibility of modularity with the efficiency of aeroponic growth systems, and offers self-regulating and vertical farming structures.
Architecture & Design
University transforms empty rooftop into organic farm
The space is open to the public and uses solar panels and a water management system to generate renewable energy.
Sustainability
Subscription-based, sustainable waste-management for businesses
Services consist of initial waste audit, waste segregation and awareness training, and a waste-management analytics platform.
Agriculture & Energy
Disused office space becomes smart vertical farm
An AI growing platform makes use of empty office spaces through commercially scaled vertical farming.
Sustainability
Green energy as a company perk for remote workers
A startup is helping businesses offer sustainable energy as a perk for those working remotely.
Architecture & Design
Translucent barn improves animal welfare
A design firm has created a barn with translucent walls that provides both cows and humans with lots of natural light.
Property & Construction
Smart bricks power home electronics in proof of concept study
The polymer coated bricks work underwater and charge up to three volts in 10 seconds.
Property & Construction
Water-filled windows improve acoustics and reduce energy usage
The new window design and heating and cooling system contribute to a significant improvement in sustainable construction.
Food & Drink
Invasive weed turned into wine and cheese
Researchers used fresh leaves from the Bidens pilosa in the production process, saving time and money.
