Tag Archives: solar energy
Posted by Design WOO on 2009/09/29
Brando has released a small bluetooth headset. In addition to standard charging methods such as A/C power and USB charging via a free USB port on either a MAC or PC, the Brando headset also offers solar charging.
If you happen to live on your mobile handset, you’ve now got a viable green optio [Read More…]
Posted by Design WOO on 2009/09/28
The brainchild of Brazilian designer Maurício Sampaio, the “Sampdesign Neo” is an electric vehicle for urban use that offers a safe and sustainable ride on cramped city roads. Powered by three engines embedded in each wheel, the three-wheeler features an exterior surround by LED lighting, [Read More…]
Posted by Design WOO on 2009/09/28
Upgrading a redundant cellphone means adding to the pile of toxic trash that accumulates all around the world. The Label With Green is a concept phone aims at weaning you off the upgrade mania. To power the phone you need to use ECO-Green Electronic Labels, which are solar paper labels that juice up [Read More…]
Posted by Design WOO on 2009/09/26
Upgrading a redundant cellphone means adding to the pile of toxic trash that accumulates all around the world. The Label With Green is a concept phone aims at weaning you off the upgrade mania. To power the phone you need to use ECO-Green Electronic Labels, which are solar paper labels that juice up [Read More…]
Posted by Design WOO on 2009/09/20
From the guys who brought us the Metro prefab cabin, here is the MetroShip – A 48 x 12 ft modern houseboat or a luxury condo that floats.
Made from super strong Aluminum hull with Honda outboard motors, this contemporary houseboat comes with an open loft style layout featuring a wide selection [Read More…]
Posted by Design WOO on 2009/09/20
We have witnessed the personal watercraft evolving from huge and bulky to compact and lightweight design. Presenting a new take on the watercraft, Spanish designer Miguel Angel has devised an innovative PWC that seems to be a hybrid of the body board and Jet Ski. Designed to perk up the speed and [Read More…]
Posted by Design WOO on 2009/09/20
He-Man or not, pedaling up a steep slope can knock the wind out the healthiest of us all. That’s why we need hybrid bikes like the Wind-Solar Energy Bike. Bikes like this harness wind energy, solar energy, shock energy and muscle power, only to be used at those tough climbs or when you turn lazy! Th [Read More…]
Posted by Design WOO on 2009/09/18
With mobile or portable gadgets becoming an integral part of modern life, we need frequent charging to keep our mobile phones or MP3 players juiced up on the go. Developed by Mexican designer Edgar Guillen, the “Sunneat” is a personal charger that lets you charge your portable gadgets anytime, an [Read More…]
Posted by Design WOO on 2009/09/18
From its stylish furniture to this totally awesome concept vehicle, we all have to agree that IKEA is an inspirational brand! An identity that stands for sustainable, quality and stylized pieces at affordable prices and cannot be better reflected. This electric battery driven vehicle is very spaciou [Read More…]
Posted by Design WOO on 2009/09/16
Eco Factor: Solar panels capable of harvesting artificial light developed by New Energy Technologies.
Installing rooftop solar panels to make a single home go off-grid is easy. However, using the same technique in skyscrapers isn’t feasible because the roof area available for PV panels isn’t m [Read More…]
Posted by Design WOO on 2009/09/12
I have a confession; I’m a total lost cause when it comes to recharging my phone, iPod and camera. Three gadgets I can’t leave my home without and somehow, I always leave it till the last moment for recharging! Needless to say, I manage just some amount of power on them and carry their wires with me [Read More…]