If we go by natural facts then it’s absolutely accurate that we would on no account be competent to neutralize carbon effects of wood burning in our lives but we may possibly accept this and make the most of it in newly designed wood boilers. The concept revealed here articulates that these pioneering boilers breed out only that much of carbon dioxide by burning wood which a customary and natural decay process of woods in forests would do. Putting this in another way we can say that without augmenting in the already established environmental carbon intensity levels, this new range of wood boilers bequeath us with much healthier green boiling option.

Unlike the conventional fossil fuels employing boilers, these home energy wood boilers are fully automated and appealing as well. Within the power range of 12 KW to 62 KW, these eco friendly boilers are apposite to congregate our home’s each and every energy requisite in effect.

Via HomeEnergy

Architects of this era are focusing their creative energies to churn out futuristic model/designs that are green (as in less taxing on the environment), sustainable, stylish and comfortable. The green architecture, I am going to talk about today is an entire complex- a collection of five buildings that blend effortlessly with the nearby lush greens (read forests/jungles). This ITER complex has won accolades at the international competition (for new buildings) of the CEA Cadarache Research Center.
Designed by Juan Herreros Architects, this ultra-green complex respects the forest space by employing a site-tailored approach to construction. The philosophy behind the design of this complex is the construction of a symbiotic architecture which stresses upon minimum alteration of natural conditions so as to preserve the forest density and its microclimate.

The design as conceived by the eco-savvy architects at Juan Herreros comprises five lean buildings in a beautiful forest location-one brimming with a lot of biological activity. The construction of these tall buildings would involve removing only those trees that are growing along the sides of these slender corridors. A tightly-knit connection between the complex and its green surroundings will be established.

The height of the buildings will not exceed the height of the trees found in that forest so that a perfect blend between human and natural creations can be maintained. Because of such considerations, the jury at CEA Cadarache Research Center found this ITER complex to be a brilliant example of minimum-impact green architecture.

It is not yet decided where such a complex will be erected. In general, the CEA is dedicated to wide-ranged research work in climate and environmental science. It also is focusing on alternative energies including hydrogen and solar power so that structures, buildings and complexes of future leave a tiny carbon footprint and still retain their efficiency.

Via: Archdaily

Nestled in the Aravali Hills, Sariska National Park (Rajasthan, India) today, welcomed a male tiger flown in from Ranthambore National Park. This is the first time a big cat has been relocated from one forest to another. Sariska has been an abode for tigers in India and was one of the seats of Project Tiger in India. But in 2004, the tiger population was wiped out completely from this national park by Sansarchand and other poachers.

After this episode of national shame, the Wildlife Institute of India in Dehradun and National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) had been thinking about relocating tigers in this area. The proposal to relocate tigers from another national park with relatively large number of tigers (Ranthambore) was cleared by the PM himself sensing the seriousness of the matter. So, the king of the jungle was given a royal treatment and was flown into the park’s Nayapani area in a tranquilized state.

The Indian Air Force was only too happy to join in and provided a MI-17 helicopter to carry the beast. This 3.5yr old male weighing 220 kg is the first among others to be relocated. The WII and NTCA have plans to relocate a tigress in coming week. Other tigers will be brought in Sariska in a period of few months to effectively initiate tiger breeding programs at the national park.

To prevent the sad events of 2004, this time all the relocated tigers will be tightly monitored using GPS collars. These collars help in keeping a close eye over the movements of animals using satellite-based tracking systems. Besides WII officials alongwith Sariska officials will strictly monitor the new king in the region which awaits a name as yet. Also, watchtowers have been set up near Nayapani to observe the settling-down process of the park’s latest inmate.

The event is indeed promising. Here’s wishing good luck to the big cat!

Via TOI