The world’s first electric tilt-rotor aircraft revealed

AgustaWestland unveils “Project Zero” Tilt Rotor Technology Demonstrator – The world’s first electric tilt-rotor aircraft It is conceived to hover like a helicopter and to perform forward flight like an airplane. It is called Project Zero and it represents the world’s first electric tilt-rotor aircraft. “Project Zero” tilt rotor technology demonstrator, the brainchild of the Anglo-Italian … Read more

Marine turtles populations on the route to extinction

Saving sea turtles from extinction Turtles have existed for millions of years and were here long before humans.But there is a great chance for them to become extinct as a result of our actions and our lack of care, warn the international marine scientists. Turtle populations in the West Indian Ocean, Northeast Indian Ocean, North … Read more

Green building products to see substantial gains through 2017

US Demand for Green Building Materials to Reach $86.6 Billion in 2017 A rebound in construction activity will propel growth in green building materials demand 11 percent annually, according to Green Building Materials, a new study from The Freedonia Group., a Cleveland-based industry market research firm. In addition to the lift supplied by general construction … Read more

83rd Geneva Motor Show: 10 % of the cars on display are “green” powered

10 % of the 900 vehicles at 83rd Geneva Motor Show “green” powered Geneva International Motor Show ranks among the “Top 5” international automobile exhibitions in the world. The 83rd edition of the Swiss Show will be officially opened on March 7, 2013 by the President of the Swiss Confederation, Mr. Ueli Maurer. Some 700,000 … Read more

Sustainable tourism, adventure tours, Indonesia and Silk Road: new trends at ITB Berlin

Indonesia and the Silk Road to take center stage at travel show For five days in March, the biggest players in the travel industry are coming to ITB Berlin, the world’s leading travel trade show. With Indonesia as the official partner of the travel show, ITB Berlin will be opened by Chancellor Angela Merkel for … Read more

Interior design industry giants. 2013 edition.

“2013 Top 100 Giants” Each year, Interior Design Magazine publishes its list of Interior Design industry Giants. Interior Design Giants comprises the 100 largest firms ranked by interior design fees for the 12-month period ending December 31, 2012. For Interior Design’s Top 100 Giants, the industry is looking good and continues to gain momentum. The … Read more