Eco/Politics

Newest City in China is a Tiny, Remote Island The newest city in China is a small and remote island outpost located in a zone of highly disputed territory in the South China Sea. Only just large enough to accommodate a runway for aircrafts, the island known as Sansha already has...

Both tropical and temperate islands may come with some unexpected challenges, and how to control naturally-occurring pests such as mosquitoes and flies is often a top concern. Not only do bites from these insects pose a possible risk for diseases, but endless scratching from bug bites is no way to spend...

Italy is famous for it's beautiful beaches, and every summer Italians flee the hot and crowded cities for the cool breezes of the coast. According to the Independent, Italians are taking their beach obsession to a whole new level with more of the countries super rich investing...

On many private islands around the world the sun is plentiful but power is at a premium. This is why many island owners are turning to alternative energy sources to power their appliances and products. One of the most efficient and economical of thse products is the solar...

 

This could all be possible if the Solar Powered Catamaran pictured here is built. The boat which seats four is adorned with a sheet of solar cells that provide enough power to propel the boat through the water....

As the Chinese economy continues to grow in leaps and bounds more and more Chinese are exploring the Private Island Market. More and more English Chinese news outlets are running stories about the privilege of private island ownership and travel. Here is what one article recently had to say. “Owning...

After the Hurricane Katrina tragedy, designers and engineers began working together to developa plan to keep the residents of the Big Easy safe during times of flooding. One idea being proposed is a giant floating building called NOAH, which stands for New Orleans Arcology Habitat. The habitat boasts 20,000...

After the tragic earthquake in Haiti last year many engineers and designers are looking for ways to prevent this disaster from happening again.  One amazing alternative housing concept that has been proposed comes from world famous architect Vincent Callebaut.  His coral reef design is a floating housing concept designed...