The use of robots in farming has been hailed as the future of agriculture, sustainability, and the food industry. This is called ‘precision agriculture technology’, and that’s why a company called FarmBot is developing this cool robot, the FarmBot Genesis. … Continue reading
Category Archives: World News
URBAN ROOF FARMERS
During the past years, growing food in urban areas has become a world-wide trend, and it keeps on growing! It is being claimed to be the future of food. But what is it that makes urban farming seemingly superior to … Continue reading
KINETIC ARCHITECTURE – ROTATING BUILDINGS
After the previous post we are now ready to show you real rotating buildings. These buildings are just incredible! The three Heliotrope houses Designed by Rolf Disch, built in Freiburg im Breisgau (1994), Offenburg (1994) and Hilpolstein (1995), Germany. … Continue reading
KINETIC ARCHITECTURE – COOLING BUILDINGS
Climate change, lack of energy,improve living standard … How all this factors have affected to the nowadays’ architecture ? Is there any solution? Maybe Kinetic is the answer! Kinetic architecture is a concept through which buildings are designed to allow … Continue reading
GREEN CITIES
With new research supporting findings that green space is largely connected with happier, healthier, and more environmentally sound living, we are asking ourselves the question (as posed by thelowline.com) ‘how can we build more green space in our cities?’ And … Continue reading
Dan Graham mirrors the NYC skyline on the metropolitan museum’s roof
American artist Dan Graham has installed a site-specific work atop the metropolitan museum of art’s iris and b. Gerald cantor roof garden. Situated between ivy shrubs, ‘hedge two-way mirror walkabout’ comprises undulating steel curves and two-way mirrored glass. the structure sits within … Continue reading
Manchester’s New Roof Top Terrace Restaurant
DRINK OR DINE, RAIN OR SHINE ON THE TERRACE! Designed for dining all year round, The Terrace at The Restaurant Bar & Grill in Manchester continues to be the hottest spot in town for dinner or drinks. The south facing, … Continue reading
World’s Most Popular Roof Terrace Bars
16 of the World’s Best Rooftop Bars Roof terraces and roof terrace bars are increasingly popular in cities across the World. Of course they are – who wouldn’t like to have a fantastic view while sipping cocktails in a wonderful … Continue reading
Researchers install environmentally -friendly ‘green roofs’ in D.C.
Researchers install environmentally-friendly ‘green roofs’ in D.C. Exciting things happening across the world in the field of ‘green living’. Through a grant that started with the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, they were able to install these green roofs at … Continue reading
The Royal Horticultural Society Advice on Roof Gardens and Roof Terraces
If you live in a building without its own garden, establishing a roof or balcony garden is the ideal way to create your own mini horticultural haven, ensuring you don’t miss out on growing a wide range of plants. Practical … Continue reading