XishuangbanNa Residence is a Sustainable Modern Bamboo High-Rise in China

Tokamarch Architects have designed a vertical bamboo high-rise that resembles a traditional Dai village in China. Lamenting the fact that most of the rapid urbanization taking place in cities across the country ignores both aboriginal culture and climatic conditions, this firm relied heavily on both vernacular architecture and local materials to conceive the XishuangbanNa Residence – a modern urban residential complex that exists in harmony with the natural environment.

Guía alternativa al turismo de masas (2)

Siguiendo desde la primera entrega, continuamos con otra entrega de la guía preparada por nuestros amigos de Twenergy para disfrutar de nuestras vacaciones de una forma alternativa y sostenible.

Alojamiento verde

Decíamos que el alojamiento era el segundo aspecto en importancia dentro del sector turístico si tenemos en cuenta sus emisiones, y por lo tanto hay que elegir cuidadosamente el sitio donde nos vamos a hospedar.

Lockheed Martin, Staples, McDonald’s win accolades from EPA

In most cities, the single-largest source of greenhouse gas emissions is electricity usage. Businesses and communities can play a huge role in reducing emissions, improving public health and boosting local job markets by using sustainable energy.

On Sept. 24, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) honored such businesses and communities with its 12th annual Green Power