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Kostas Zouvelos, Kassiani Theodorakakou, historical renovation, original stonewalls, Greece, renovated guesthouse, fortified tower
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19th-Century fort with tower turned into charming guesthouse in Greece

[gallery_extend] The Tainaron Blue Retreat rises from a crag overlooking the Greek coastline of Cape Tainaron. Originally a 19th-century fortified tower, it was restored and converted into a luxury 3-suites accommodation. Although the architects had to deal with conservation regulations and a detailed...
Bolton Residence, mnimalist cabin, cabin, Quebec, Naturehumaine, locally sourced material, timber frame, passive ventilation, slow-combustion fireplace, Eastern Townships, natural plateau, gabled, cantilevered, Bolton Residence by Naturehumaine
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Minimalist steel cabin floats above a rugged slope in Quebec

[gallery_extend] Located in the Eastern Townships, the Bolton Residence is built on a natural plateau just below the highest point on the site. Its minimalist gabled form is a contemporary twist on the local vernacular architecture that mostly includes steel and wooden barns with gabled roofs. To minimize...
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“The Rumbles” 3D-printed lamps by Studio Meraldi Rubini

3D printing has taken the world by storm, and Milan Design Week has been no exception! A great project has conquered visitors' hearts, not only due to its cutting-edge technology, but also because of its practical, aesthetic and manufacturing qualities.“The Rumbles” 3D-printed lights, designed by Studio...
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DIY: Make garden faerie houses, pixie towers, and toad homes from reclaimed materials

[gallery_extend] What You'll Need: Sketch pad or blank paper Pencil Base structure (empty plastic drink bottles work well, as do aluminum cans) Cutting implements (scissors for plastic, metal shears for cans) Natural materials (pebbles, bark, twigs, leaves, pine cones, acorns, etc.) Adhesive (hot glue,...
TreeHouse Memorial City, LEED Platinum, Texas, Houston, green office building, green building, solar panels, rainwater harvesting, energy-efficient building, green roof, roof garden
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TreeHouse Memorial City becomes the highest rated LEED Platinum Core and Shell Building in Texas

[gallery_extend] The 14,700-square-feet building was design in collaboration with Acumen Design. The building exterior is clad with wood siding, limestone, natural vegetation and fitted glass which resemble the lower branches of a tree canopy. It features a geothermal cooling and heating system, daylight...
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Arizona non-profit rescues 35 million pounds of produce ditched at U.S. border each year

Food waste is a huge problem. Approximately 40 percent of all food is thrown away, and according to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), food waste alone is the third largest source of all greenhouse gas emissions. One significant source of waste is the produce that is sent to landfill...
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The Prism: Check out the health-centric new residential tower redefining the Manhattan skyline

[gallery_extend] The Prism complex is a 40-story luxury condo-rental hybrid that includes a garden courtyard, an indoor lap pool, a yoga and spin room, a residential lounge, and personal bike and storage spaces. In addition, all residents will enjoy smoke-free living. The building has two main sections...

[gallery_extend] The Prism complex is a 40-story luxury condo-rental hybrid that includes a garden courtyard, an indoor lap pool,...
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Handmade, wireless clay speakers amplify the "sound of the earth"

[gallery_extend] The unique name of these clay speakers, Mapuguaquén, comes from the Mapudungun language meaning "sound of the earth." At first glance, you might think these clay vases are meant for planting or decoration, but their true purpose is revealed once you see they've been capped with speaker...

[gallery_extend] The unique name of these clay speakers, Mapuguaquén, comes from the Mapudungun language meaning "sound of the earth."...
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Electricity-free Groundfridge lets you store perishables without traditional refrigeration

It's easy to forget how much energy it takes to keep our food fresh. So imagine taking advantage of the earth's natural underground insulation to store and keep your vegetables. Weltevree, a Dutch design company created by Floris Schoonderbeek, specializes in products made to encourage people to take advantage...

It's easy to forget how much energy it takes to keep our food fresh. So imagine taking advantage of the earth's natural underground insulation to...
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This family produces 6,000 pounds of food per year on 4,000 square feet of land

[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NCmTJkZy0rM#t=385] Six thousand pounds of food from one tenth of an acre of land just 15 minutes from downtown Los Angeles; if you try to do the math, it just doesn’t seem to compute. But somehow the numbers work out because the Dervaes family is able to produce about...

[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NCmTJkZy0rM#t=385] Six thousand pounds of food from one tenth of an acre of land just 15 minutes from...
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New Nanoleaf Gem LED light shines brightly for Earth Day

Nanoleaf, who previously released the fabulous Bloom LED light, has created a shiny new piece in time for Earth Day 2015: the Nanoleaf Gem! This LED décor bulb, which has a light quality equal to any incandescent bulb, has an elegant frosted white glass finish that makes it as beautiful to look at as it is energy...

Nanoleaf, who previously released the fabulous Bloom LED light, has created a shiny new piece in time for Earth Day 2015: the Nanoleaf Gem! This...
Earthship Cologne, Earthship Biotecture, Michael Reynolds, German Green Building, Sustainability in Education, Self sufficient homes, green energy germany Earthship Cologne, Earthship Biotecture, Michael Reynolds, German Green Building, Sustainability in Education, Self sufficient homes, green energy germany
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Earthship Cologne: Why Germany needs this self-sufficient house made from rubbish

We can take our hats off to Germany, a country which has been leading the way with investment in renewable energy, and pioneering Passivhaus standard homes and public buildings. However Germany's Earthship builders point out that most buildings have a long way to go before they’re truly sustainable. A new Earthship...

We can take our hats off to Germany, a country which has been leading the way with investment in renewable energy, and pioneering Passivhaus...