Sustainable aquaculture in Spain

A very inspiring example of sustainable fish production in Spain by biologist Miguel Medialdea told by a American cook: Dan Barber in the TED talk how I fell in love with a fish. Start at 05.00

A portable multi-purpose dwelling

The Yeta Log cabin designed by Lab Zero is a portable multi-purpose dwelling that can be set in any location where a shelter is needed.

Solar machine mimics plants

Plants use sunlight to create food for themselves. Researchers now find a way to copy this process: the solar machine

Eatable green walls

After green roofs also green walls are becoming more popular. The advantages they claim are not all proofed yet, but this eathouse with eatable green walls and a structure that can be dismantled, might be a good and attractive alternative for the usual greenhouses.

Clean solar panels

Self-cleaning technology for solar panels based on technology designed for Mars and lunar missions: developed by professor Malay Mazumder

The Designer's Atlas for Sustainability

The Designer's Atlas for Sustainability: a book by Ann Thorpe for designers on sustainable design: both background information and information on how to teach sustainable design.
In addition, an online discussion group SUSDESIGNTEACH has been started on how to teach sustainable design. Subscription is needed.

The Designer Accord

The Designers Accord is a global coalition of designers, educators and bussiness leaders, working together to create positive environmental and social impact.