British company modcell is attempting to create more “green,” housing with the use of straw cladding panels in construction and has created a new project – The BaleHaus – A domestic “carbon bank.” It seems a practical approach to us, but whether this idea takes off and is as environmentally friendly as it appears remains to be seen, and according to their website:
The last private island in New York City, an untamed speck of land with spectacular views of the Manhattan skyline, was preserved on Tuesday for its current residents — snowy egrets and black-crowned night herons. South Brother Island — a 7-acre (2.8-hectare) vacant island in the East River between The Bronx and Queens — was handed over to the city on Tuesday to be protected as a bird nesting ground, officials said.
Brad pitt and Angelina Jolie have reportedly invested in Dubai’s The World offshore development. According to sources in Dubai, the Pitts have bought an artificial island of their own to “encourage people to live a greener lifestyle,” *chokes on his coffee*. Why they can’t just coma out and say, “we want to make money investing in international property ,” is beyong us.
According to Treehugger, this innovative green skyscraper is “to be constructed” in Dubai. Come on guys, ckeck your facts. This is a design proototype that is unlikely to get off the ground. Here is the official press release:
Plans for a “green” building project in Dubai are in motion. One can only hope the builders treat their workforce with a little more respect than tradition dictates in the UAE? Sadly, I find that highly unlikely. Despite protests from around the world, money talks.
Much has been said and written about the Palm Islands development in Dubai, but there are very few photos around of the actual development rather than the famous satellite shot, so here is a selection of the islands themselves.
