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Clever Shipping Container Home Shows Modernist Potential
Shipping container retrofits are nothing new, designers and architects have been repurposing them for years. But we are still impressed by the concept, and especially like this project in Hocking Hills, Ohio.
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Cycling Through the Treetops in Belgium
An elegant circular bike path was built this summer an hour outside of Brussels, and lets cyclists ride up a gently sloping ramp to a height of 30+ feet, giving them a view of the tree canopy.
A Biodegradable T-shirt Made of Plants and Algae
Vollebak is a company known for pushing the limits of materials and technology to absurd levels, to create items that haven't existed before.
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Half Dome Timber Structures for Tasmania’s Wukalina Walk
The Wukalina Walk Camp is a four-day walking tour that pays homage to aboriginal landscapes in Tasmania, and has elegant architectural buildouts.
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Apeel Is A Plant-Based Additive That Keeps Produce Fresh Twice as Long
Apeel is hoping to help solve the food waste problem, with a non-toxic, plant-based solution that's applied directly to the fruit or vegetable, keeping them fresh for at least twice as long as they normally would.
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Meet Canoo, The World’s First Electric Subscription-Only Car
If you're encouraged by the transition to a cleaner future, you're not alone. Dozens of electric car startups have been working hard toward to goal of electric mobility. Canoo is one of those startups, and they officially announced their first vehicle this …
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Casa Volta, A Jungle Retreat Off of Mexico’s Oaxaca Coast
If you're craving a Mexican adventure that's removed from the developed cities, but close to a pristine beach, Casa Volta might be just the place.
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Fleeting Beach and Nature Artworks by Andres Amador
Artist Andres Amador is all about the temporary. Despite dedicating himself to large-scale, time-intensive sand sculptures and artwork, he's perfectly okay with the work being washed away moments later. He considers himself an Earthscape artist.
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Rethinking Airplane Cabin Service Waste
Design studio PriestmanGoode has a clever and good-looking collection of in-cabin service trays, containers and cups that eliminate wasteful plastic.
MAD Architects Envision a Solar Powered Hyperloop
The ambitious minds of at MAD have shown us a possible future for the vaunted Hyperloop, which in theory will whisk people through vacuum tubes at speeds of up to 700mph.
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Rivian’s Upcoming Electric Truck Has a Clever Pull-Out Kitchen
The all-electric Rivian R1T pickup hits the road next year, and has a number of innovative designs to make off-the-grid camping a great experience.
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South African Spice Garden is Rich for the Senses
This warm and inviting Spice Garden Dining Hall in South Africa specializes in plants that are aromatic and pay tribute to the spice trade.
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Wild Coast Tented Lodge
Wild Coast Tented Lodge is a scenic retreat in Sri Lanka on the Indian Ocean. Consisting of 36 domed 'tents', the resort is a five-star beauty, complete with teak floors, copper tubs, and poolside bar.