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Personal Urban Park – Parc Disponible (concept)

Stefan Gzyl’s Parc Disponible is an interesting concept and finalist for an international competition recently held in Paris. The project is designed to satisfy specific recreational, hygienic, social and economic requirements of the city and its population. The concept: Shrink … Continue reading

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Electric sidewalks generate enough to power street lamps

Piezoelectric devices are being embedded in everything ranging from dance floors to subway stations. The power technology uses pressure generated by people walking to produce electricity. Toulouse, France is now using the technology to generate enough electricity to run streetlights. … Continue reading

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