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NYC's first prefab micro-unit apartment building starts to rise in Manhattan (PHOTOS)

[gallery_extend] Located between 1st Avenue and Mt. Carmel Place adjacent to a small park, the 11-story building will be made up of 65 units, of which 55 will be studio apartments, when complete. With apartment sizes ranging from just 260 to 360 square feet, nARCHITECTS focused on maximizing flexibility in...
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Does the bare-bones Maison D house take utilitarian architecture too far?

[gallery_extend] Located in the suburbs of Couëron in Western France, the two-story Maison D sticks out like a sore thumb among its more traditional neighbors. The architects built the bioclimatic home with a polycarbonate wood framework that spans an area of 148 square meters. The use of untreated...
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The Slice by Saunders Architecture is a tiny cabin that's built around three existing plum trees

[gallery_extend] The interior of the Slice comprises simply a bed, a kitchen and a small bathroom. The tiny space is mirrored by the sheltered deck area, which doubles the floor plan of the construction. The deck is pierced by two of the plum trees—conveniently spaced just far enough apart to support a...
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MAD Architects transform a home into a flexible kindergarten by wrapping it in a luminous skin

[gallery_extend] The owner of the local kindergarten decided to convert part of his home for his students, when the school’s original land area became too small to accommodate local children. With the idea of home as a theme, the new Clover House will foster little minds by building family-like relationships...
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Lifestyle

7 cozy tipis and yurts that make you feel right at home

[gallery_extend] Dan and Emma Kigar started out with their own tipi way up at 11,000 feet in the Rocky Mountains. Their experience in these harsh conditions primed them for their life as yurt and tipi makers, and scores of people have benefited from their combined knowledge. Their yurts come in 5 different...
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Artist creates incredibly detailed life-size Ford Mustang entirely out of paper!

[gallery_extend] We can't help but wonder if Brand used recycled paper to create this masterpiece -- we hope he did -- and we're concerned about the toxic nature of the inkjet ink that colors the piece but we're still in awe of his creation. Brand created 3D drawings, which he then cut out to make jigsaw...
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Alterra beach resort uses shipping containers for private glamping cabins

[gallery_extend] Pinamar is a beach resort located about 350 kilometers south-east of Buenos Aires and the landscape is predominantly filled with dense pine woods. Originally, the resort was an art gallery and the funky and colorful main house was built by local architect Clorindo Testa. To transform...

[gallery_extend] Pinamar is a beach resort located about 350 kilometers south-east of Buenos Aires and the landscape is predominantly...
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The Cube-Shaped Flotane is a Solar-Powered Rest Stop For Hikers in Norway

[gallery_extend] The parking area has long served as a departure point for hiking trips and as a rest stop for motorists along the Aurlandsfjellet Route. In 2010, the parking area was updated with service facilities, picnic tables and a more spacious parking surface. The bathroom was designed for low...

[gallery_extend] The parking area has long served as a departure point for hiking trips and as a rest stop for motorists along the...
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This innovative foot-powered clothes washer is available for purchase

A people-powered washing machine is a dream come true for some who live in remote areas, off-the-grid or in places where a washer and dryer are a hike to get to. The Drumi is reminiscent of the GiraDora, a foot-pedal washing machine prototype that never came to market in the U.S, except that it's available to...

A people-powered washing machine is a dream come true for some who live in remote areas, off-the-grid or in places where a washer and dryer are...
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Rent a herd of goats on Amazon to mow your lawn

Amazon never ceases to amaze us with their product and service offerings. Sure, they started out as a speedy way to get cheap books, but those days are a faint memory as their lineup has expanded to include groceries, streaming movies, and a host of other necessities and not-so-necessary things. Now, you can turn...

Amazon never ceases to amaze us with their product and service offerings. Sure, they started out as a speedy way to get cheap books, but those...
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This water-filled lamp makes it rain in your home

If you thought water and lighting are two things that should never meet, you'll be pleasantly surprised by this mesmerizing new "Rain Lamp" by designer Richard Clarkson. The nature-inspired Rain Lamp uses a pump system to circulate water through a glass globe, allowing for a slow, steady drip of droplets that...

If you thought water and lighting are two things that should never meet, you'll be pleasantly surprised by this mesmerizing new "Rain Lamp" by...
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Sunshine in a Bottle: Consol's Solar Jar Captures the Sun's Rays and Lights Up at Night

There are all kinds of awesome sustainable lighting projects illuminating the planet these days but we have developed a new soft spot for the Consol Solar Jar from South Africa. A clever solar panel fitted onto the jar's lid absorbs solar energy during the day and when the sun goes down, the little LED light inside...

There are all kinds of awesome sustainable lighting projects illuminating the planet these days but we have developed a new soft spot for the...