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Rather than plunder resources, however, the Romans set about using them wisely. One such resource was the hot springs to feed public baths and underfloor heating.  Back then, the result was a beautiful form of bathing on a chilly winter's day. Nowadays, the result is tourist drawcard in the English county of Somerset known all over the world as a place called Bath. Sitting in a lovely warm bath on a cold winter's day back then, few Roman citizens would have contemplated the idea that the same concept used to heat their baths - a concept now called geothermal energy - would be widely used around the world and would be considered a serious part of a solution to stop the whole world from getting too hot. Today, however, such is the reality. In 2005, according to a GeoHeat Quarterly Bulletin published by Origin Institute of Technology, a total of 73 countries around the world produced a total of 273 petajoules (PJ) of energy using geothermal techniques. With the renewed push to achieve carbon emissions reduction in Australia, some engineers believe geothermal technology should be used more widely here.

just this lines: power vehicles .. just when you need it ! ... it is a major idea for tomorrow: using the modules you need when you need: they can be done updated too ! ;))

those lines: share and propose power engine vehicles ... hey , yep that's part of societal architecture, that's some trick form the modular architecture with high superstructure.. done , those on the need vehicles can be updated, as in architecture, that's one of its part.

Is coexistence really a new typology? Check out the renewed urban energies of the Aarhus School of Architecture in Denmark and leave us your views…

The Torre de Palma Wine Hotel in Portugal is renovated with sustainable Kebony wood & renewable energy sources and is welcoming guests to experience the ultimate wine tasting and adventure holiday.

Sustainable architecture and classrooms of the future have finally come together in an Australian green building concept that is out of this world. The latest renderings of what is arguably one of world's most impressive sustainable educational facilities have been released and already they are causing a stir in both architectural and green building fields. Created by architectural firm LAVA, the aptly named 'classroom of the future' is a design concept that sees the creation of a prefabricated, relocatable learning environment, which incorporates innovative and clever design features.

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