The large courtyard garden of the new Elisabethhof apartment complex in Unserdorp not only offers relaxation and socializing, but also plays an important role in storing water, cooling the environment and promoting biodiversity. In order to integrate nature even more closely into the urban environment, green roofs and facades are being considered. In addition, the… Continue reading AM and the municipality ofladydorp sign an agreement for the new building of the Elisabethhof in tragedorp
Category: Outdoor Practices
The government illuminates Wenchiki with 50 solar lights
In a major step to promote sustainable energy and improve security, the Government of Ghana, in collaboration with the Coastal States Stability Mechanism (CSSM), has installed 50 solar street lights in Wenchiki township in Chereponi District. This initiative is part of a broader US$40 million regional project aimed at strengthening stability in northern Ghana and… Continue reading The government illuminates Wenchiki with 50 solar lights
Groundbreaking for North America's first acute care hospital constructed entirely of solid wood
The foundation stone has been laid for what is expected to be the first acute care hospital made of solid wood in North America. The 97,000 square foot Quinte Health Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital will be constructed in Picton, Ontario, Canada. Completion is scheduled for 2027. Designed by HDR and built by M. Sullivan… Continue reading Groundbreaking for North America's first acute care hospital constructed entirely of solid wood
China is working with the Middle East for a greener future
CAIRO – In the golden expanse of the Arabian desert, where oil's dominance was unchallenged, a new energy source is taking shape – solar panels glow under the relentless sun; Wind turbines draw arcs in the sky; and electric cars whir along newly paved roads. The scene is not a fantasy but a rapidly unfolding… Continue reading China is working with the Middle East for a greener future
YIIIE transforms an abandoned bike shed into a community space in China
yiiie architects presents Community Art Creative Project (CACP) The Community Art Creative Project (CACP) by YIIIE Architects has revitalized an abandoned bike shed China into a vibrant public space that promotes recycling, social engagement and sustainable urban life. The project is designed as a collaborative intervention in informal, “leftover” urban areas and connects modular Light… Continue reading YIIIE transforms an abandoned bike shed into a community space in China
Why freezing worlds could be our best chance for alien life in the solar system
The universe is full of icy worlds that scientists suspect could serve as homes for extraterrestrial life. These celestial bodies are so cold that humans could never enter them without freezing to death. However, if they have liquid water and carbon, they could facilitate the development of organic life like the inhabitants of our own… Continue reading Why freezing worlds could be our best chance for alien life in the solar system
Florida's asphalt roofs are under scrutiny as insurers push for changes
Florida's roofing landscape could see a major shift if the state's top insurance regulator gets its way. ▶ WATCH CHANNEL 9'S EYEWITNESS NEWS At an insurance industry summit, Florida Insurance Commissioner Michael Yaworsky suggested it was time for Florida to say goodbye to asphalt shingles. In a statement elaborating on the comments, Shiloh Elliott, press… Continue reading Florida's asphalt roofs are under scrutiny as insurers push for changes
Domino's opens its solar-powered pizza shop in York County, South Carolina
The building has solar panels on the roof, and the company said all of its woodgrain panels with the Domino logo on them are also solar panels. CLOVER, SC – A solar-powered Domino's is now open in Clover, South Carolina. According to the store, it is the first Domino's location in the world to be… Continue reading Domino's opens its solar-powered pizza shop in York County, South Carolina
Sunnica: How the £600m solar farm plan got government approval
More than 100 people attended an energy company meeting in Red Lodge, Suffolk, in March 2022, with some having to stand outside for two hours because the place was full. Residents said they were concerned about the size of the site, its location and the use of farmland for the project. Say No to Sunnica… Continue reading Sunnica: How the £600m solar farm plan got government approval
Solar flares could allow many Americans to see the Northern Lights to ring in the New Year
Solar flares this week could trigger geomagnetic storms on Earth and make the aurora borealis, also known as the northern lights, visible in several US states. Ejected solar material is expected to arrive in Earth's atmosphere sometime on Tuesday, while the second batch of material is expected to arrive sometime on Wednesday, the National Oceanic… Continue reading Solar flares could allow many Americans to see the Northern Lights to ring in the New Year