Eco Tech Tag

Top 100 Architecture Trends of 2012

From dirt wall abodes to pixelated panel interiors, the best architecture trends of 2012 showed a wide range of innovative designs. 2012 was also a year for homes inspired by pop culture. The Hobbit in particular was a popular theme leading up to the movie's release...

From Shipping Containers to Abodes

This collection of eco homes come in a variety of sizes, shapes and materials. There are many small choices people can make to be more environmentally friendly such as using reusable water bottles, taking public transit and turning down the AC, however, these trends show...

Eco Houses around the world

US. This housing unit in San Francisco's Bay Area includes photovoltaics, a solar domestic hot water system and zoned radiant heating. "There is a huge section of the Bay Area population who make it a priority to live in a thoughtful and sustainable house," says...

Green Roofs Organization

Green roof system is an extension of the existing roof which involves a high quality water proofing and root repellant system, a drainage system, filter cloth, a lightweight growing medium and plants. Green roof systems may be modular, with drainage layers, filter cloth, growing media and...

Green Roofs: the Urban Jungle’s Upper Canopy

High atop some of the urban jungle's tallest, widest buildings, city residents are laying down soil and planting native vegetation. Modern green roofs, which are typically flat (unlike traditional Scandinavian sod roofs), help to lower heating and cooling costs while reducing air and water pollution....

Green Roof

Advantages of green roofs Research from around the world indicates that green roofs reduce annual run-off from roofs by at least 50%, and more usually by 60-70% – contributing to urban drainage and flood alleviation schemes. Moreover, the rate of release following heavy rainfall is slowed,...