UWW310 Technology & Sustainability

"To ensure equality, water must be considered a human right and not just a need, privilege or commodity." (Photo: Edwin Huffman / World Bank) What is called for is an international code for the public's access to a guaranteed supply of water as a basic human right.

I agree, water should be a human right and not a privilege. Erika Usi

This article addresses the use of common sustainable resources that could be used by the building industry.

This article addresses the shape of a building and how it enhances energy efficiency.

I absolutely love the idea of the electric motorcycle and truly see it as the way of the future given the ever growing amount of vehicles on the road as well as the continuous increase in fossil fuels. As much as I love my little Harley Sportster, I would trade it for an electric version in a second.

It bothers me greatly that so many people are completely unaware of the technology that was available in regards to electric cars in the late 90's. It's as if the media has short term memory loss concerning this matter as well.

This article explores how designing practices incorporating new technology in building materials and codes can improve the energy efficiency and sustainability of older buildings. Improving the energy efficiency to reduce costs and reduce harm to the environment.

This paper addresses the sustainability of sea water cooled air conditioning systems. Water cooled air conditioning systems are more efficient and ecologically friendly than air cooled systems. But with the scarcity of fresh water and initial cost compared with other systems if sea water is a viable alternative.

A fantastic article on permaculture and sustainability. Easily read with a wealth of information.

This paper explores the benefits that sustainable resources benefit remote islands. The lack of a grid connection to the mainland, and high cost of imported fossil fuels along with ideal conditions make sustainable energy technology an excellent choice. The technology allows the systems to be used as a standalone option for remote villages and locations.

This paper addresses anaerobic digesters (ADs) installations on livestock farms to use animal manure as a biomass resource for both economic value and environmental benefit. Capturing biogas created naturally from animal waste before it escapes to do harm to the environment and using the gas as a fuel to produce electric power. Either to be used to power the farm itself or integrated into the local electric grid.

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The Global Innovation Series is supported by BMW i, a new concept dedicated to providing mobility solutions for the urban environment. It delivers more than purpose-built electric vehicles - it delivers smart mobility services. Visit bmw-i.com or follow @BMWi on Twitter.

Institute for Technology Assessment - We analyse the effects of new technologies on society, the environment, politics and economics.

GTC is working to address Springfield's food desert problem, by getting community members involved in growing healthy and natural foods.

Addressing the exclusion of sustainability in the new USDA dietary guidelines.

Like Smith, Hampshire college's new Kern Center is designed to meet the necessary requirements of the "Living Building Challenge."

The ways in which Smith college was able to meet each of the "petals" on its way to classification as a "Living Building."