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- Cozy charred timber box adds a new social heart to Dublin home Fri, 18 Aug 17, 6:30pmA tiny new addition has made a big impact on a terraced home in North Dublin. Stephen Kavanagh Architects designed Copeland Grove, a sun-soaked home refurbishment and extension that connects to an existing garden. Formerly...
- How the upcoming solar eclipse will affect 7 million homes and businesses Mon, 14 Aug 17, 10:06pmA total solar eclipse will block sunlight from reaching parts of the Earth for an estimated three hours on August 21. As a result, at least 7 million U.S. homes and businesses that rely on solar power will be directly affected....
- LAVA breaks ground on sustainable energy tower in Heidelberg Fri, 4 Aug 17, 8:09pmA dynamic new icon of sustainable energy is rising in Heidelberg, Germany. Laboratory for Visionary Architecture (LAVA) just broke ground on a new energy storage tower for Stadtwerke Heidelberg (SWH) that will be the Heidelberg’s...
- Flower-clad home that spreads contagious happiness hits the market in L.A. Tue, 25 Jul 17, 7:30pmA unique new home said to spread “contagious happiness” has hit the Los Angeles market—and it checks all the boxes for walkability, amenities, and even sustainability...
- Thousands of plastic bottles transformed into an inspiring tower of hope in South Africa Tue, 25 Jul 17, 6:30pmA million plastic bottles are purchased worldwide every minute, with annual consumption set to top half a trillion by 2021. In a bid to bring awareness to the problem of plastic bottle use and pollution, artist r1 led a project...
- This flower-clad home that spreads contagious happiness goes on sale in L.A. Tue, 25 Jul 17, 7:30pmA unique new home said to spread “contagious happiness” has hit the Los Angeles market—and it’s checking all the major boxes for walkability, amenities, and even sustainability...
- Biomimetic Eye_Beacon mimics deep-sea creatures with a hypnotic light show Mon, 17 Jul 17, 6:30pmUNStudio and MDT-tex have tapped into the ocean’s murky depths for their design of the Eye_Beacon, a sculptural pavilion for the Amsterdam Light Festival...
- Biomimetic Eye_Beacon mimics deep-sea creatures in a hypnotic light show Mon, 17 Jul 17, 6:30pmUNStudio and MDT-tex have tapped into the ocean’s murky depths for their design of the Eye_Beacon, a sculptural pavilion for the Amsterdam Light Festival...
- Amazing building made from 1.5 million plastic bottles withstands fires and earthquakes Tue, 16 May 17, 1:40amPlastic bottle architecture is fantastic at turning a problem into an eco-friendly opportunity. The amazing EcoARK in Taipei, Taiwan is one such example. Built from 1.5 million recycled plastic bottles, this massive pavilion...
- Amazing plastic bottle architecture withstands earthquakes in Taipei Mon, 15 May 17, 8:00pmPlastic bottle architecture is fantastic at turning a problem into an eco-friendly opportunity. The amazing EcoARK in Taipei, Taiwan is one such example. Built from 1.5 million recycled plastic bottles, this massive pavilion...
- How to nail the rustic modern aesthetic with barn lights Mon, 6 Mar 17, 10:01pmWe love the promises of modern design here at Inhabitat. The elegance and efficiency of modernism provides ease and comfort, clearing clutter and solving life's little problems. However, overly minimalist interiors are often...
- Ultra futuristic office in China captures the awesome spirit of the Internet Wed, 6 Jul 16, 11:00pmLocated inside an existing 20,000-square-meter industrial building, the recently completed Cloud DCS office and product gallery is the first part of a larger master plan with similarly futuristic buildings...
- Futuristic office in China captures the awesome spirit of the Internet Wed, 6 Jul 16, 11:00pmLocated inside an existing 20,000-square-meter industrial building, the recently completed Cloud DCS office and product gallery is the first part of a larger master plan with similarly futuristic buildings...
- LED Pod Lamp marries nature with modern design for eye-catching ambient lighting Thu, 23 Jun 16, 9:20amMother Nature’s designs are the ultimate inspiration. The “Pod Lamp,” which resembles the flower casing of a Queen Palm tree, is a beautifully textured floor and table lamp with an ambient LED lighting effect. Cook...
- Is this art? Photos capture moments when humans and light interact Sat, 11 Jun 16, 1:00amAll of the exhibition’s 20 installations are nature-themed and the most striking of them are those which respond to the presence of visitors, underscoring the delicate balance that exists between humans and nature...