Villa Sera is a futuristic, self-sustained structure that harnesses its power from solar panels, collects rainwater and uses graywater for plants. Designed by Design Nobis, the home features steel and glass elements to form a strong, modern and spacious building. The home’s greenhouse allows for organic farming, and the hope is that the homeowners can reduce their carbon footprints by growing their own food.

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DecoBricks are a system of modular building bricks made from recycled PET plastic. The decorative bricks repurpose plastic cups and bottles, and they can be used to create green walls, buildings, and pathways. Designed by Dr.Hakan Gürsu from Designnobis, DecoBricks have been honored with a Green Dot Award and an A’ Design Award.

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