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Repurposed cargotecture dwellings keep naturally cool in Costa Rica

An environmentally conscious family tapped DAO and Re Arquitectura to design a home expansion project with a low...

Geologists discover bacteria that turns small bits of gold into solid nuggets

Geologists discover bacteria that turns small bits of gold into solid nuggets

Geologists in Queensland, Australia have discovered a unique type of bacteria that forges small bits of gold into...

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Melbourne architects turn an old terrace house into a gorgeous light-filled home

Melbourne-based Ben Callery Architects converted a compact terrace house with limited square footage into a contemporary,...

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Smart Home targets affordability and eco-friendly design in Australia

Green Sheep Collective aimed to create an affordable and highly energy efficient residence with the design of the...

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Gorgeous live/work home in Melbourne is built with recycled materials

Austin Maynard Architects completed their latest project, a 12-month build that’s stunning, playful, and eco-friendly....

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INTERVIEW: James Dyson on using his famous vacuum technology to suck garbage from rivers

Every year, roughly 14 billion tons of waste are swept out to our oceans via rivers and canals - an environmental...

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Low-impact Abbotsford Eco House uses recycled materials wherever possible in Melbourne

Recycled and reclaimed materials are fitted throughout the Abbotsford Eco House, a sustainable residence that earned...

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Dreamy cabin harvests rainwater and natural light for a minimal carbon footprint

Nevada-based INCLINEDESIGN proves sustainable design can be beautiful in this dreamy timber cabin on Lopez Island,...

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Enchanting Christmas tree nursery is made from 16,000 recycled drink cartons

A glowing Christmas wonderland has popped up in Hong Kong with an inspiring environmental story. Local studio AaaM...

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Ore Streams: Studio Formafantasma creates striking furniture from salvaged e-waste

Millions of tons of e-waste clog up our landfills every year, but Studio Formafantasma is on a mission to breathe...

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Architecture students transform an old Alabama bank into a town library

A historic bank in a tiny Alabama town has been reborn into a surprisingly elegant library with looks rivaling...

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Solar-powered forever home is a modern take on the rustic farmhouse

‘Waste not want not’ seems to be a motto of Horseshoe Residence, a modern solar-powered farmhouse built with...

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Blackened timber cottage with solar replaces a decayed brick home

An old and decayed brick house north of Amsterdam has transformed into a modern solar-powered dwelling that stands...

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Recycled bedsprings transformed into an art pavilion at Dubai Design Week

Old copper bedsprings have been transformed into a surprisingly chic exhibition space at this year’s Dubai Design...

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Son builds modern dream cabin from recycled materials for his aging father

Retiring to a cozy cabin in the woods is a dream of many. Josh Wynne helped his father fulfill that goal when he...

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