Harnessing Light At Russia’s Pulkovo Airport

Artist's conception of high-tech undulating roof with skylights at Russia's Pulkovo Airport. Image via Grimshaw Architects.

An expansion of St. Petersburg's Pulkovo Airport will not only provide vast interior vistas from all levels, but also save energy costs via natural lighting and passive solar features. Read more →

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Moscow Technopark Focuses On Dorm Lifestyle

Artist's conception via Atrium Studios.

Outside Moscow, a high-tech city called Skolkovo is being planned to rival Silicon Valley, using green building principles to encourage technology innovation. Read more →

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Populous Soccer Stadiums Nearly As Green As The Pitch

Image via BBVA/Houston Dynamo

Two new soccer stadiums in Houston and Russia are transforming the resource-hogging reputation of stadiums with sustainable design and energy-saving features. Read more →

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In Russia, A Summer Home That’s Open To The Elements

Origama Dacha

Peter Kostelov designed a summer home for a sporty family that has no windows and no doors, offering maximum outdoor exposure during Russia's fleeting summer. Read more →

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Frankfurt Motor Show 2011: Yo Auto Ë-Concept

Yo Auto, Ë-Concept, Russia, Concepts, Frankfurt Motor Show 2011

Russian car manufacturer Yo Auto has released some new details of its Ë-Concept vehicle, but most center around design instead of performance. Read more →

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US and Russia Buddy Up On Smart Grid

smart grid

USAID and DOE have signed an agreement that will continue a partnership between U.S. and Russian states and municipalities implementing smart grid tech. Read more →

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U.S. Electric Unicycles Bound For Russia

image via Focus Designs

BayRu has announced that they will be the exclusive, online seller of Focus Design's SBU 2.0 electric unicycle to Russian consumers. Read more →

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Russian Smart Meter Project Announced

image via Echelon

The Echelon Corporation recently announced that they have been selected to participate in a smart meter pilot program with the Russian government. Read more →

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Russia Joins High Speed Rail Elite

Allegro Russia

VR Group and Russian Railways have announced that the Allegro high-speed rail between Finland and Russia has begun service, shaving 2 hours off commutes. Read more →

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Hybrid Cars Come To Mother Russia

Yo Mobile

Russian billionaire Mikhail Prokhorov is getting into the green car game, unveiling in Moscow prototypes of a new line of hybrids that will go on sale in 2012. Read more →

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