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Weather

7 California counties could be exposed to tsunami risk

The California Geological Survey released a new tsunami hazard area map. The updated map identifies tsunami risk areas in seven counties: Ventura, Napa, Santa Cruz, San Diego, Marin, Sonoma and Solano. The map identifies the risk areas and the degree of risk in order to help the residents prepare for potential...
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Homes

This stunning home is made completely out of bamboo

Built by Realrich Architecture Workshop, the Piyandeling Artisan Residence and Workshop is every artist's dream for a live-in studio. Located in Mekarwangi Village in North Bandung, the generously sized residence is comprised of a three-story house with a primary suite, two bedrooms and shared bathrooms. What...
Interior of Vergence Pavilion. Parts of the interior are in shade while the sun casts interlacing grid pattern on the deck below from the jute rope canopy
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Architecture

Student-designed shelters respond to the desert landscape

At The School of Architecture, Masters of Architecture students can opt to participate in The Shelter Program instead of a traditional thesis. This program is a hands-on learning opportunity where students design and construct shelters that can be used by the local community or as housing for future TSOA students....
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Vegan

Best cities for vegans and vegetarians in 2022

Every year, the personal finance site WalletHub releases its study of best cities for vegetarians and vegans. The 2022 report is out, and my city of Portland, Oregon tops the list once again. Yes, we are very proud. Now, we’ll unpack this annual U.S. vegetarian/vegan report. How do they rate these cities? “Best...
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Homes

Lake house rooftop garden helps ease the interior heat

A concrete 4,900-square-feet modern home in Connecticut is turning heads with its cantilevered roofline. Horizontal roof planes step down the steep grade to make this house a part of its surroundings, with large glass lookouts to take in the view. A rooftop garden and an interior courtyard complete the look of...
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News

First and only cobalt mine in the US opens in Idaho

The first and only cobalt mine in the U.S. for decades has been opened in Idaho. Its reopening comes while the world is in transition to green energy, sparking demand for the unique metal. Cobalt is used in the manufacture of electric vehicle batteries and battery storage. The reopening of the site run...
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Personal Care

Make your own shampoo with WONDR refillable products

Make your own shampoo or body wash in seconds with awe and WONDR. Based in Belgium, WONDR unveiled its brand-new hair and body care line to reduce plastic and product waste. Founded in 2020 by Tibbe Vershaffel, WONDR has since been developing quality products to release into the world. Whether you’re...

Make your own shampoo or body wash in seconds with awe and WONDR. Based in Belgium, WONDR unveiled its brand-new hair and body care line to reduce...
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Travel

The páramo ecosystem in Colombia's Chingaza National Park

High up in the Andes is a beautiful and unusual shrubby grassland called the páramo. “In the páramo, you can let go of your negativity and invite in positivity,” said one of our tour guides as our group stood on a trail in Colombia’s Chingaza National Natural Park. “It’s a sacred spiritual place.” I...

High up in the Andes is a beautiful and unusual shrubby grassland called the páramo. “In the páramo, you can let go of your negativity and...
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Food

Nature's Fynd offers new fungi-based complete protein food

It’s rare that a new food source comes along. It's even rarer to find one that holds the potential to provide a reliable food supply for billions of people without stressing the planet’s limited usable land and water resources. Yet, Nature’s Fynd seems to do just that. The company has developed a...

It’s rare that a new food source comes along. It's even rarer to find one that holds the potential to provide a reliable food supply for billions...
Bath and spa rugs in brown and gray Bath and spa rugs in brown and gray
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Interior Design

Warli kitchen and bath collection is made from recycled PET

Warli, an Italian contemporary rug company, recently released the newest addition to its lineup. The K&B (kitchen and bath) rugs offer a range of colors, sizes and functions -- all produced using recycled materials. In addition to a focus on contemporary designs, Warli prides itself on producing...

Warli, an Italian contemporary rug company, recently released the newest addition to its lineup. The K&B (kitchen and bath) rugs offer a...
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Lighting

An intricate lamp that is made out of banana paper

Inspired by designs using Japanese paper and made with paper handmade in Bali, Indonesia, these luminous sculptures designed by Alexis Dornier definitely evoke a feeling of nature. It is what makes these lamps so special. The luminous sculptures belong to the Tamashī Jiwa collection. The paper of...

Inspired by designs using Japanese paper and made with paper handmade in Bali, Indonesia, these luminous sculptures designed by Alexis Dornier...
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Lifestyle

Vegan boxer Kollins Ezekh is a role model for athletes

If you’ve ever seen Kollins Ezekh or followed one of his workouts on Instagram, you surely noticed his chiseled muscles and six-pack abs. But this incredibly fit boxer is also a vegan – one of a growing number who is reaching high visibility in their sports. Ezekh talked to Inhabitat about why he adopted a...

If you’ve ever seen Kollins Ezekh or followed one of his workouts on Instagram, you surely noticed his chiseled muscles and six-pack abs. But...