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Hurricane-resistant home uses resilient boat-building techniques to weather the storm

In the wake of Hurricane Sandy, American firm Specht Architects designed the Beach Haven House, a contemporary...

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This breathtaking Tulum art gallery was created by Peggy Guggenheim’s great-grandson

Much like the Guggenheim Museums around the world, a new art gallery founded by the great-grandson of Peggy Guggenheim...

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Sleek fiberglass visitor center is a beacon for wind energy in Denmark

The wind turbines in Thisted, Denmark don’t just generate renewable energy — they're among the world’s largest...

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This tiny timber cabin was built from construction waste for under $30K

Transportable, versatile, and low-cost, this tiny timber cabin shows how the crafty use of local and recycled materials...

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Ghost Barn built of locally felled timber glows like a lantern at night

With a name like Ghost Barn and a glowing, lantern-like appearance at night, this fiberglass-clad structure could...

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Adorable VW bus-inspired children’s bed looks like a dream come true

You don’t have to go on a road trip to bring the magic of the iconic VW camper van into your life. Portuguese...

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BIG unveils dreamlike ‘unzipped’ Serpentine Gallery Pavilion in London

Located in front of the Serpentine Galleries in Kensington Gardens, BIG's "unzipped wall" pavilion is made of fiberglass...

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Temperature-regulating Thermo Tents offer the most comfortable camping experience ever

Summer is coming and we can't wait to go camping! However, those freezing nights and hot mornings can suck the...

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GM and Teijin Team Up to Develop Mass Production Techniques for Carbon Fiber Car Parts

General Motors just announced a partnership with Japanese company Teijin that they hope will lead to lighter weight...

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