A few nice solar powered water features images I found:
Science Barge NYC
Image by AIDG
The Science Barge is a sustainable urban farm designed by NY Sun Works, an environmental non-profit. The purpose: to show that sustainability can be achieved in an urban environment. The barge features solar and wind power for energy production, rain water catchment and reverse osmosis filtration for irrigation, a fab hydroponic greenhouse fitted with an evaporative cooling system.
Ocotober 17th, 2009: Moosicorn Dried In
Image by Moosicorn
Moosicorn Ranch is an experiment at sustainable living. Our first project is our home: The Barn.
Here the barn is dried in and has final grading around it. The lower level is a workshop while the upstairs is a two bedroom loft-style apartment. Roll your mouse over the image to read more about the products we used on the exterior.
Solar panels are planned for 2010 after we install septic. Wind power is planned for 2011.
The interior will feature a variety of beautiful and environmentally freindly products inlcuding Forbo Marmolium, Ceasarstone, Zero VOC stains and paint, energy efficient windows and doors, ductless AC, efficient and comfortable radiant heat flooring. We’ve chosen to run everything with electricity because we will be powered by solar and wind energy.
More info on our environmentally friendly choices here: www.moosicorn.com/2010/02/blue-on-the-outside-green-at-he…
Our floorplans and Elevations: www.flickr.com/photos/moosicorn/sets/72157623039928062/
Follow our journey as we build our own sustainable farm, cottages, gardens, businesses and dreams. We’re going to publish everything we can on our website: how-to’s, lessons learned, costs, challenges and victories. Please comment and share with us.
Thanks,
Scott and Alex
www.moosicorn.com
Green house
Image by Terry Wha
The Green Building at Macintosh Village sets new standards in ecological home design and is one of the most environmentally advanced residential buildings in the country.
Designed by internationally renowned architects Terry Farrell & Partners, features include:
A roof-mounted wind turbine that will generate electrical power for communal areas
Solar energy for hot water generation will be harnessed using roof-mounted panels
The building is designed to achieve a 60% reduction in CO2 emissions compared to that of an average apartment building
Highly efficient communal gas boilers serve the underfloor heating system
Facilities throughout the building will separate waste to maximise recycling
Energy bills will be significantly reduced by a SAP rating of at least 100 and with the majority of appliances being A-rated
There are considerable savings in water consumption, around 40% compared with the average home
On the ground floor of the building there will be a doctors surgery and a nursery school
Contained within a cylindrical drum, the central atrium allows plenty of natural light and ventilation into the apartments and a state of the art computerised system will optimise the control of active elements such as the atrium windows.
In summary, The Green Building is a whole new concept in city living, uniquely eco-friendly and breathing new life into the heart of Manchester.