arthur huang holds a master's degree in architecture from harvard, where he specialized in sustainableopment and renewable energy. in 2005, he co-founded miniwhiz, a company that develops and sells materials that are 100% recycled from waste. the exterior is made from pet bottles; the fenestration is made from recycled pcs, from waste; and all the bones of the structure are made from what we call recycled steel formwork, from highway construction. i mean, you can call it a literal piece of trash, but i also think of misplaced resources, that's all. built as an exhibition hall during the 2010 taipei international flora expo, the ecoark is one impressive work. made from 1.5 million recycled plastic bottles, this massive pavilion is even strong enough to withstand the forces of nature including fire, earthquakes, and typhoons. the use of recycled plastic bottles isn't the only eco-friendly feature of the ecoark: the pavilion was built with low-carbon building techniques to maintain a zero-carbon footprint during operation. and with its natural ventilation, the building stays cool without