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  • Nicole Jewell
  • 05/08/2020

With limited traffic on the roads, cruising down abandoned streets on a slick new skateboard can be a dream come true for many skateboarders. Thanks to Rustek's new collection of wooden skateboards, handcrafted out of sustainably sourced wood, we can all dream of popping sweet 180-degree ollies while soaring...

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Solar-powered “bubble shield” focuses on physical distancing in public

  • Katherine Gallagher
  • 05/08/2020

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Architecture

Portland welcomes first Living Building Challenge project

  • Lucy Wang
  • 05/08/2020

Pacific Northwest architecture firm Mahlum has made history with the certification of its new architecture studio as Portland's first Living Building Challenge (LBC) project. As an LBC-certified workspace, Mahlum's new studio meets rigorous sustainability targets including net-zero embodied carbon emissions...

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Homes

Elevated, green-roofed cabin minimizes impact on mountain in Norway

  • Nicole Jewell
  • 05/07/2020

Designed by San Francisco- and Oslo-based firm Mork-Ulnes Architects, the Skigard Hytte Cabin in Norway features various openings on each side that allow the architects, who designed the cabin for themselves, to immerse themselves in the incredible, mountainous surroundings. The 1,500-square-foot cabin is resilient...

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Recycling

WĀKE LifeProof phone cases use recycled ocean-bound waste

  • Dawn Hammon
  • 05/07/2020

In an effort to find a balance between protecting the significant investment in our cellular devices and protecting the planet, LifeProof has developed a phone case that sources materials diverted from the ocean and simultaneously supports organizations directly involved in providing safe water, protecting...

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Animals

Invasive "murder hornets" arrive in US, threaten honeybees

  • Teresa Bergen
  • 05/07/2020

If you’ve been itching to get back to the outside world, two words might make you think again: murder hornets. For the first time, these gigantic, invasive hornets have been spotted in the U.S., which could be a problem for both humans and honeybees. The Washington State Department of Agriculture verified...

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As part of Barcelona’s efforts to reclaim its car-congested streets for pedestrians, the city has tapped architects to create "superblocks” — groups of streets transformed into car-free public plazas. One such project was completed in 2019 by Leku Studio in the trendy neighborhood of Sant Antoni. Redesigned...

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10 ways to celebrate Mother’s Day virtually in 2020

  • Katherine Gallagher
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With the majority of the country continuing to observe social distancing and shelter-in-place laws, families are beginning to face a new normal of interacting for the holidays. Mother’s Day is coming up on Sunday, and while most of us won’t be able to see our moms in person this year, there are still ways...

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Hitch is a reusable water bottle and coffee cup in one

  • Dawn Hammon
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  • Teresa Bergen
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  • 05/06/2020

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  • Teresa Bergen
  • 05/06/2020

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