JetBrains’ Green New Office May 01, 2021 Czech software development company JetBrains had a clear concept for their new offices, revolving around being connective, comfortable, and versatile. The green campus overlooks the Gulf of Finland, and the building’s shape is designed to offer beautiful views from many vantage points. One such vantage point is the generous interior atrium, which sports live greenery […] Read More
Solar Panels at High Altitude on Hawaii’s Big Island February 01, 2021 In an effort to reduce their carbon footprint and in line with their desire to be “good stewards of the planet,” the W. M. Keck Observatory on Hawaii’s Big Island now has 332 solar panels. The panels will provide 259.1 MWh of power annually, or about 10-15% of the observatory’s energy requirements. Duke Energy’s REC […] Read More
Sustainable Bricks Are Made of Recycled Materials September 01, 2020 Indian firm Rhino Machines has partnered with R+D Studio architects to create the “silica plastic block.” Composed of 80% recycled sand waste/foundry dust and 20% mixed plastic waste, the goal is to help eliminate India’s plastic waste while creating a sustainable, inexpensive building material. The bricks are claimed to be 2.5 times stronger than clay […] Read More
