TEDxToronto speaker David Miller is urging Canadians to promote a stronger eco-friendly urban design for our city streets; in keeping with this environmentally inspiring message, these Canadian eco-designs are a friendly reminder that "urban" doesn’t necessarily have to mean "non-green." Ranging from rechargeable bikes to solar powered buildings, these designs show that our city landscapes can benefit from this reusable energy to power our electronic needs. These techniques are a simple fix to the rise in global warming, battling the temperatures that are on a steady increase.
Join Miller’s mission to increase the number of environmentally conscious designs in Toronto and cities all across Canada. As Canadians, if we join forces to bring these nontraditional green power chargers to doorsteps across the country, we can be leaders in a green global revolution that will help to heal this great planet.
13 Canadian Eco Designs
TEDxToronto Speaker David Miller Preaches Potential for a Greener Canada:
Zoe Poulias — Sep 25, 2011 — Eco
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5 Recycled Bottle Christmas Trees
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Idyllic Canadian Abodes
Stone and Wood Residence Brings Modern Architecture Home
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Charge-As-You-Ride
Solar Electric Bike
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Pedaler Powered Billboard
120 Volunteers Charge Campaign
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Prodigious Sun Power Plants
The Sarnia Solar Project is the World's Largest
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Sustainable Border Stations
Warroad Land Port of Entry by Julie Snow Architects is LEED Certified
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Eco-Friendly Dorm Furniture
Our Paper Life Offers Students Sturdy and Cheap Desks and Shelves
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Massive Eco Exteriors
This Green Over Grey Wall is North America's Largest Living Wall
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Eco Jargon
Green Collar Jobs
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Grey Water Recycling
The 'Envirosink' Helps You Prevent Water Waste At Home
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Canada's Green Commitment
Earth Hour 2008
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Canadian Bike Share Systems
Montreal to Launch Public Bicycle Program in May
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Electrified Catamarans
The Infinyte I4 is an Eco-Friendly Water Toy With a 10-Hour Battery Life
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Woman-Owned Eco Totes
Digital Avenue is a Woman-Founded Spunky Tote Bag Brand Based in Toronto
Expanding Off-Grid Electric RVs
The Electric Transformer House is Sustainable and Luxurious
Angular Electric Bike Trailers
A Canadian Cyclist Creates the Cyberdrop Inspired by Tesla
Automated Vertical Car Parks
Daniel Statham Studio Designs the Future Car Park in China
WiFi-Charged Speaker Concepts
The Braun 'FaithFull' Speaker by Edoardo Gouffran is Easy to Charge
Serenely Stilted Houses
This Sustainable Tiny Home is Situated On An Elevated Platform
Urban Bottle Sustainable Initiatives
Heineken Presents Fields Green With Grass, Not Glass
Beautified Community Spaces
Sephora Canada's Beauty at The Bentway Revitalizes Outdoor Space
Ambient Energy Harvesting Planters
This Hydroponic Planter System Encourages Interaction
Sustainable Electric Bike Concepts
Przemysław Wolnicki Designed the Concept E-THUNDER Bike
Eco-Friendly Offices
Office@27 by Sanjay Puri Architects is Enhanced by Ancient Indian Principles
Neo-Urbanite Off-Grid eBikes
The Conceptual 'E-THUNDER' Electric Bike is Commute and Trail-Ready
Sustainable Airport Terminal Designs
This Lush Green Terminal is Powered By Renewable Energy
All-Electric Towed Trailers
The Lightship L1 Trailer is Battery-Powered and has a Minimal Design
Futuristic Auto Micro Factories
Most Architecture Unveils a Modern Factory for Charge Cars
Street Lamp Charging Stations
The 'EVIE' Lamppost EV Charger Maximizes Power Access
Environmental Sustainability Initiatives
Nespresso Canada Reaffirms Its Dedication to the Planet
Tourist Destination Predictions
BonusFinder Canada Used Technology to Predict the Future
Eco-Friendly Bio-Composite Roof Tiles
Studio SKLIM's Lo-Hi Tech Project with Solar Paneling
Solar Powered Wireless Speakers
Urbanista Designs the New Waterproof Malibu Speakers
Upgraded Off-Grid Tiny Homes
Minimaliste Designs the Nomad 30 Small Home with Improved Interior
Biophilic Design Electric Vehicles
The AZULIK Mobility Electric Vehicle is Nature-Inspired
Bird-Inspired Speaker Designs
Eunsu Lee's Whistle Wakes One Up with "The Sweet Serenade of Nature"
Electric Miniature Pickup Trucks
Yves Behar Designs the Telo with a Sustainable System
Tree-Lined Urban Highways
The Dubai Green Spine Will Include One-Million Trees
Immersive Textile Boutiques
100% Silk Shop in Toronto's Downtown Core is Sustainable
Solar-Powered Charging Robots
The Conceptual Solar Mars Bot Provides Power to Charge Up Solutions
Escapism Electric Vehicle Concepts
The 'Trekker' Concept Vehicle is Imagined for Urbanites in 2030
Connected Urbanite Electric Bikes
The Pave Motors BK e-Bike Has a Sleek, Minimalist Design
Multi-Sensory Art Experiences
Arcadia Earth Toronto & Benjamin Von Wong for A Sustainable Future
Cooling Bus Shelter Designs
EMT Madrid Spearheads the Quest for Comfortable Public Transportation
Solar-Powered eBike Chargers
Beam Global's 'BeamBike' is Quick to Setup and Charges 12 Bikes
Biophilic Air Purifier Collections
ecoLogicStudio Creates the Photo.Synth.Etica Collection
Pollution-Removing Murals
This Campaign Sucks by Dentsu Brings Awareness to London's Air Quality
Environment-First Tourism Festivals
Paradise City Festival in Belgium Won Sustainability Awards
Window-Accented Garden Homes
CAN Designs the Verdant House with a Luscious Garden
Everyday Material Colorful Pavilions
Foster + Partners and NEON Create Two Pavilions in London
DIY Portable Electric Campers
Designer Quiet Nerd Creates a Unique New Electric Camper
Upcycled Circular Design Products
Cyrc Designs Expansive Products with Sustainable Themes
Green China-Based Coffee Chains
Tim Hortons Debuts its First Sustainable Store Concept in Shenzhen
Sustainable Showroom Designs
Humanscale's Showroom in Fulton Market is Eco-Conscious
Retailer E-Waste Disposal Programs
Staples Canada & eCycle Solutions are Redefining Tech Recycling
Climate Crisis Awareness Exhibitions
Kinetic Singapore Unveils the School of Tomorrow Exhibition
Solar-Powered Autonomous Vehicles
The 'Ada' Autonomous Vehicle Concept is Passively Charged
Retailer Sustainability Milestones
Staples Canada is Exceeding Sustainability Goals Ahead of 2025
Eco Police Vehicle Designs
This Police Car Interior by David Dahlberg is Ultra-Modern
Zero-Waste Hi-Tech Premium Fashion
&Or Collective Prepares for Earth Month with New Initiatives
Eco-Minded Millennial Ads
Coors Seltzer's 'Call to Inaction' Campaign Aims to Save Water
Energy-Efficient Office Buildings
This Czech Office Complex is Outfitted With Eco-Friendly Designs
Regenerative Eco-Park Infrastructures
Iñaki Echeverria Has Completed Phase 1 of Lake Texcoco
Eco-Friendly Pop-Up Restaurants
The Green Vic is End-to-End Sustainable in London
Planted Balcony Home Designs
4site Architects Designs the House of Greens in Bangalore
Zero-Emission Mobile Repair Trucks
Labatt Breweries of Canada Enhances Its Delivery Fleet
Sustainable QSR Litter Adverts
McDonald's Malta Presents New Captivating Eco-Centric Campaigns
Inclusive Eco Salons
Chatters’ New Location Actively Diverts Salon-Generated Beauty Waste
Solar Powered Luxe Treehouses
Fort Treehouse Co. Designs the Baltic Treehouse in Canada
Novel Outdoor Design Capsules
Marmot & Better™ Gift Shop Collaborate on Eco-Friendly Winter Series
Subterranean Courtyard Galleries
Buzz Designs the Hermit Space Yards in Beijing Park
Bendable Battery Designs
Anthro Energy's Flexible Battery Was Showcased at the Beacon Exhibition
Eco-Minded Malaysian Markets
ECO-SHOP Opens its Doors to Sustainability-Focused Malaysian Shoppers
Off-Grid Self-Sufficient Island Homes
Vollebak and Bjarke Ingels Design the Earth House in Canada
Tranquil Cozy Canadian Cottages
Omar Gandhi Architects Designs the White Rock Cottage
Waste Tarp-Made Public Seating
The Membran Collective Joins the Urban Networks Project
Minimal Philosophy Toronto Homes
Burdifilek Designs the Sleek Forest Hill Residence
Illuminated Charger Design Concepts
Jones & Partners Presents a Look at the New Current Concept
Canadian Eco Packaging Expansions
The Body Shop Recently Expanded its Refill Program to Canada
Greenery-Packed Museum Buildings
This Science Museum is Designed Around a Central Park
Eco-Friendly Indian Fashion
Latin Quarters Debuts a Stylish Capsule Using Sustainable Practices
Sustainable Outdoor Kitchen Designs
Ecoscape Has Introduced a New Range of Outdoor Kitchens
Eco EV Charging Stations
This Retail and Electric Vehicle Charging Station Will Be in Manchester
Energy-Neutral Media Pavilions
AMDL Circle Designs the Novartis Pavilion in Basel, Switzerland
Electronic Packaging-Made Stools
Razeen Mohammed Designs the Portable EDGAR Stool
Multifunctional Circular Housing Blocks
Gensler's EVE Park Design has Integrated EV Parking Towers
Unwinding Multifunctional Charging Stations
EFFEKT Designs the Better Energy Charge Park
Microplastic Particle-Transformed Designs
The Tyre Collective Creates Products from Particles
Luxe Car-Focused Residence Designs
Erin Sander Design Creates the Greenway Parks Home
Sustainable Visitor Pavilions
NU Architectuur Atelier Designs the Green Arc in a Garden
Nature Blending Modern Homes
MODU Designed the Mini Tower One Residence in Brooklyn
Battery Recycling Solutions
Gisele Azimi Experiments with Captured Carbon Dioxide
Sustainable Battery Recycling
Call2Recycle Canada Partners with BWH Hotels for New Project
Updated Sustainable API Features
Google Adds New Features to its Ingenious Project Sunroof
Curved London Office Buildings
Foster + Partners Designs 50 Electric Boulevard in South London
E-Bike Charging Partnerships
BikeFlex Partnered with Solarcycle on Renewable Bike Charging
Clean Energy Battery Companies
Greenworks Group Has Been Featured in The Human Component
Progressive Solar-Powered Fridges
Amped Innovation Unveils the Sustainable EasyFreeze Fridge
Repurposed Electric Scooter Series
Andra Formen Designs the E-metabolism Collection
Eco-Friendly Cafe Vehicles
This Conceptual Solar-Powered Coffee Truck Operates Anywhere
Expansive Battery Technology Ranges
The Latest EcoFlow Power Solutions Include Four Options
Artful Climate-Themed Installations
Michael Pinsky & Studio Bark Unveil the Making a Stand Design
Italian Rooftop Restaurants
Public Gardens in Toronto Offers a NYC-Inspired Oasis
Reusable Cafe Packaging
SFU Reduces Waste with Tap to Reuse and Smart Return Bin Tech
Repurposed Waste Transit Tiles
Jeffrey Miller Creates Riles for the London Underground
Textile Recycling Supply Chains
Fashion Takes Action Releases an Eco-Conscious Textile Guide
Sustainable Future Contests
The Samsung Solve for Tomorrow Contest Empowers Young Minds
Artist-Envisioned Electric Bikes
Upway Unveils New Bikes with the Artist Collaboration Series
Vehicle-to-Grid Technology Partnerships
Toyota and Pepco Join Forces on a New Project
Juxtaposing Garden Home Designs
Studio North Designs the Custom Garden Garage in Calgary
Artfully Inspired Home Renovations
Reflect Architecture Designs the North Drive House in Toronto
Community Hub Timber Pavilions
The Craft Not Carbon Pavilion Raises in London's Park
Community Sports Park Centers
MJMA Architecture & Design Creates the Churchill Meadows Center
Eco-Friendly Adaptable Furniture
Blå Station Designs the ABLE Chair with a Timeless Aesthetic
Compact Calming Homes
Batay-Csorba Architects Masterfully Designed a Modern Brick Home in Toronto
Eco-Friendly Aviation Startups
Ecojet Will Offer Hydrogen-Electric Flights With a Green Ethos
Adaptable Foldable Electric Bikes
Buzzy Bike Designs a Dynamic and Expressive E-Bike
Excess Solar Energy Transitions
Tesla Launches the New Charge on Solar Electric Feature
Dedicated Electric Vehicle Stations
ChargeStop Works in the Growing EV Market in Canada
Clover-Style Conference Center Designs
MAD Designs the ZGC International Innovation Center
Cozy Canadiana Apparel
Good For Sunday's Canada EcoFleece Crewneck is Sustainably Made
Electronic Waste-Built Racing Cars
Lazerian and Envision Racing Design the Recover-E Series
Green Zinc Paneling Homes
Westerdahl Designs the Folded House Located in Cambridge
Laid-Back Australian-Inspired Bars
Electric Bill Recently Opened Its Doors on Toronto's Bloor St.
Park-Inspired Outdoor Fashion Capsules
Parks Project Sets out to Preserve National Parks
Traditional Sustainable School Designs
Heatherwick Studio Showcases Plans for Universidad Ean
Climate-Managing Greenhouse Concepts
Salazar Sequero Medina Designs the Livable Greenhouse Home
Earthy Community Arts Center
New Makers Bureau and Localworks Design the 32° East Arts Centre
Mix Cultural-Inspired London Extensions
Collective Works Designs the Mid Terrace Dream in London
Sustainable E-Bike Deliveries
Deliveroo UAE Has Integrated Electric Bikes Into its Delivery Fleet
Solar Cell Cycling Paths
These Dutch Cycling Paths Are Sheathed In Photovoltaic Cells
Climate-Awareness Soft Art Sculptures
GREEN GRADS Features Roberta Schreyer's Dreamstones
Shaded Modern Outdoor Furniture
mmcité street furniture Designs the UFO Shelter for Outdoors
Smart Bike Docking Stations
Urban Racks Improves the Cycling Experience in British Columbia
Canadian Specialist E-Bikes
The E-Griffin and E-Cartier are Urban-Focused All-Purpose Bikes
Eco-Conscious Hotel Calculators
SilverDoor Launches a New Carbon Calculator for Accomodations
Expanded E-Bike-Sharing Programs
BCycle will be Available in Capitola's new Sharing Program
Grocery EV Stations
FLO and Metro Deploy Fast Charging Stations at Over 130 Grocery Locations
Climate-Friendly Waterfront Homes
From 4 to 1 Creates Three Pavilions in Copenhagen
Sustainably Transformed Tech Headquarters
Google's New Chicago Office Will Be More Ec-Friendly
Solar Generator-Integrated Backpacks
The Handsfree 2 Backpack by BLUETTI has a Power Station
Flood-Defence Nature Parks
CF Møller Integrates an Architectural Multi-Tool with a Nature Park
Dynamic Interactive Lighting Installations
Zava Designs a New Light and Metal Installation
Inuit-Inspired Cultural Buildings
This Building Takes Design Cues From Snowdrift Patterns
Provocative Eco Screensavers
Planet-Saving Screen Savers Encourage Switching Off Devices
Nature-Connecting Design Installations
OMCC and Diez Office Unveil the Vert Installation
Multifamily Canadian Housing Developments
MODA Unveils the GROW Project with Roof Gardens
Repurposed Imperfection-Embraced Buildings
Civic Architects & VDNVP Elevate a Series of Workspaces
Compassionate Dietary Choices Ads
DairyTruth.ca Launches #DairyFreeToronto Campaign
Dynamic Canadian Museum Expansions
Diamond Schmitt Architects Expands the New Brunswick Museum
Nature-Merging Geometric Homes
Reigo & Bauer Designs the Neville Park Residence in Toronto
Belize-Based Sustainable Transportation
Belize City to Launch the Eco-Friendly eRIDE Taxi Pilot
Large Passive House Buildings
Handel Architects Builds the Harmony Commons at UofT