by She Mei Tan Is it possible to build a house using entirely natural and recycled material? Can a rainwater harvesting system supply sufficient water for an entire household? Can a solar panel truly, significantly reduce our dependency on fossil fuel for electricity? Can we survive the heat in Malaysia…

Reflective panels that capture the sun’s light, a roof that gets watered, and a central tower shaded by swathes of creeping ivy characterize a recent extension to the JST Malaysia factory in Johor.  The project aims to use the power of rainwater, sunlight, wind, geothermal heat and vegetation to minimize…