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When New York-based architecture firm Gluck+ was tapped to build a home in the stunning Colorado Rocky Mountains, the architects knew they would be remiss if they didn’t minimize the visual impact of their design. As a result, the firm ...
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A new device that relies on simple condensation to collect clean water from the atmosphere promises to provide up to 11 gallons of safe drinking water without an external power source, greenhouse gas emissions, or adverse environmental impacts. What’s more, ...
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You’ve probably heard about autonomous cars by now – but what about a self-driving garden? University College London’s (UCL) Interactive Architecture Lab designed and built a nomadic, self-driving, and self-cultivating garden that they’ve named Hortum machina, B (the ‘B’ is ...
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Diller scofidio + renfro has narrowly beaten foster + partners and morphosis in a competition to masterplan an eco-island in the south china sea. other big names shortlisted for the contest included south korean architecture practiceIROJE and dutch firm UNStudio. ...
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When it comes to design, mother nature has a lot to teach us. The field of Biodesign has emerged as an exciting new discipline which integrates the best ideas from nature with the cutting edge of modern technology, fostering technological ...
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Tokyo-based architect Issei Suma created a lovely forest home for two retired Japanese ladies, their caretaker, and cook. The home is shaped like five tents, and utilizes a stark minimalist and ecological style. Dubbed ‘Jikka’, the 100-square foot home is ...
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Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania is now home to one of the greenest buildings on the planet. The Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens has broken ground after achieving Living Building Challenge™certification for its Center for Sustainable Landscapes (CSL). Revered for its innovative sustainability ...
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Situated in the Vietnamese natural heritage area Trang, the Tent is a small spa designed by A21 Studio. Located inside an operating hot spring and mineral resort, the Tent is a small spa perched in the folds of halfway terrace ...
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Having to sit on uncomfortable airport seat for hours while waiting for a delayed flight can quickly turn any trip into a nightmare. But being stuck at the airport no longer has to be a miserable experience, thanks to a ...