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Student invents computer program to help Bedouin villages build better homes

Architecture student Nof Nathansohn is on a mission to provide decent living solutions for the marginalized Bedouin...

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How to recycle old wine corks into cute mini planters

Have you amassed an extensive collection of wine corks ? Instead of throwing them out, why not upcycle them into...

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Stickbulb's new Boom LED lamp is made of reclaimed wood from NYC water tanks

Almost five years have passed since New York-based design firm Rux Design unveiled their revolutionary StickBulb...

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Architect Jim Olson spent 55 years renovating this breathtaking Puget Sound cabin

It would be safe to say that architect Jim Olson from Olson Kundig Architects is an incredibly patient man. In...

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INHABITAT INTERVIEW: Water Architect Koen Olthuis on How to Embrace Rising Sea Levels

Sea levels are rising, floods are prevalent, and cities are at greater risk than ever due to climate change. Now...

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Hanging spherical lodge is a treetop retreat in Laos

Spherical eco-lodges that hang from the trees could allow visitors to observe and immerse themselves in the flora...

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Off-grid shipping container cabin has a warm wooden interior

Shipping container residences can be elaborate and complex, but sometimes bringing it back to basics is the key...

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It's raining tequila from a cloud in Berlin

Berlin winters see a lot of rain, but this is the first time it's rained tequila. The Mexico Tourist Board wanted...

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6 groundbreaking examples of tech innovations inspired by biomimicry

Da Vinci was definitely on to something when he observed birds and copied their forms to create his own wings for...

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Architect rebuilds his grandparents' mountain cabin by repurposing its original materials

Architecture passed down from one generation to the next never goes out of style. Architect Jon Danielsen Aarhus...

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INTERVIEW: With Bridgette Meinhold, Author of 'Urgent Architecture'

When artist, engineer and former Inhabitat Architecture Editor,  Bridgette Meinhold, heard about the earthquake...

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7 indoor plants that purify the air around you naturally

[gallery_extend] Dendrobium and Phaeleonopsis Orchids Orchids have a bad reputation as being finicky...

Extraordinary Onion House in Hawaii lets you vacation in a work of art

Extraordinary Onion House in Hawaii lets you vacation in a work of art

If you've ever wanted to stay in a work of art, now is your chance. The Onion House in Kona, Hawaii is a prime...

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9 booze inspired designs to ring in St. Patrick’s Day

St. Paddy's Day is definitely an homage to Ireland, but there's no denying that it also pays tribute to something...

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Hokusai's 'The Great Wave' inspires beautiful home design in California

California-based architect Mario Romano's motto "live in art" is clearly visible in his design of the stunning...

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