Eco Friendly & Sustainable Living
italy, Tag
- Prosecco production is destroying soil in some Italian vineyards Tue, 29 Jan 19, 2:30amMany people enjoy a glass of prosecco with their dinner, because it pairs well with everything from seafood to spicy Asian dishes. But the demand for the Italian sparkling wine is starting to cause some problems. According...
- Solar-powered smart home puts a modern spin on rural Italian architecture Sat, 29 Dec 18, 8:30amMontebelluna-based architecture firm Reisarchitettura, has put a contemporary twist on the traditional countryside vernacular of Southern Italy with the BS House— a modern energy-efficient dwelling in the rural outskirts...
- A stone barn is transformed into a modern, energy-conscious home in Verona Thu, 20 Dec 18, 8:00amMilan-based architecture practice Studio Wok has revamped a historic stone barn into a contemporary country home using environmentally friendly materials and design choices...
- A historic hotel is sustainably revamped into a charming alpine village getaway Tue, 18 Dec 18, 4:30amBolzano and Berlin-based design practice NOA (network of architecture) recently renovated and expanded the Zallinger Refuge, a holiday guesthouse in the Dolomites that prides itself on its eco-friendly features...
- A giant tree grows inside CRAs renovated farmhouse proposal Wed, 10 Oct 18, 3:30amItalian design office Carlo Ratti Associati has unveiled designs for the Greenary, a renovated farmhouse that will be designed around a large, leafy, 50-year-old Ficus tree...
- Dramatic fountain and plaza define Foster + Partners newest Apple Store in Milan Tue, 31 Jul 18, 4:45amFoster + Partners has unveiled images of Milan’s newest Apple Store—and it's just as strikingly gorgeous as we expected. Building off of Apple’s “Town Square” retail store concept and the city’s legacy of impressive...
- Ancient rural hamlet reinterpreted as a solar-powered modern home Sat, 14 Jul 18, 6:30amRimini-based GGA Gardini Gibertini Architects has renovated a cluster of historic buildings into a modernist dwelling set in the lush Italian countryside...
- Coral forests thrive near Sicilys underwater volcanoes Wed, 11 Jul 18, 4:30amNearly one kilometer below the water surface near Sicily, a rare ecosystem of corals, sponges and wildlife is thriving. A recent study from conservation agency Oceana discovered healthy and active coral forests near underwater...
- RepAir T-shirt cleans the air while you wear it Tue, 12 Jun 18, 3:00amItalian fashion company Kloters has created a T-shirt that cleans the air through a specially designed insert capable of capturing and disintegrating pollutants and foul odors...
- The secret behind the Leaning Tower of Pisa's resilience is revealed Tue, 15 May 18, 2:51amA team of engineers has finally solved the mystery of how the seemingly unstable Leaning Tower of Pisa in Italy has managed to stay standing for more than six hundred years, even in a seismically active region...
- Architects propose a giant circular park in the sky for Asti, Italy Fri, 11 May 18, 11:50pmThis giant green-roofed ring designed for Asti, Italy pairs a car park with a beautiful public space. The project, designed by architects Angelo Salamone and Ilaria Filippi of AS-DOES, is an example of how green infrastructure...
- Dark basement transformed into a chic and light-filled bistro Wed, 9 May 18, 10:00pmA poorly lit basement space has undergone a tremendous transformation at the hands of Italian design firm Studio DiDeA. Now home to Palermo’s trendy bistro Cento61, the renovated space combines natural lighting and greenery...
- Uninspired basement reborn as a chic and light-filled bistro Wed, 9 May 18, 10:00pmA poorly lit basement space has undergone a tremendous transformation at the hands of Italian design firm Studio DiDeA. Now home to Palermo’s trendy bistro Cento61, the renovated space combines natural lighting and greenery...
- New images revealed for Zaha Hadid Architects LEED Platinum-seeking Generali Tower in Milan Thu, 26 Apr 18, 7:45pmZaha Hadid Architects just revealed new images of their soon-to-be-completed Generali Tower, a twisting glazed landmark in Milan targeting LEED Platinum certification...
- The most active volcano in Europe is 'sliding into the sea' Wed, 28 Mar 18, 1:56amMount Etna is the most active volcano in Europe - and it appears to be sliding into the sea. It's the first time scientists have directly observed anything like it, and it could have disturbing consequences in the future....