How One Developer is Turning Farm Storage into Soaring Yet Affordable Apartments
A Detroit apartment complex made inside a Quonset Hut, the storage space invented for World War II, is trendy and 30% cheaper then comparables
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Adopt a Gargoyle and Help Fund the Rebuilding of Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris
To help fix up the Notre Dame cathedral in Paris, you can adopt a gargoyle through the Friends of Notre-Dame de Paris.
Inspired by Marvel's Mythical 'Wakanda', Ugandan Village is Built on Shea Butter and Solar Power
Inspired by the Black Panther's Wakanda, shea butter and brilliant minds have transformed a destroyed village into a thriving community.
These Floating Islands Will Form a 'Parkipelago' in Copenhagen's Harbor
In the harbor of Copenhagen, floating green islands built by designer Studio Fokstrot become one of the first "parkipelagos" on Earth.
This Brilliant Low-Income Housing in Colombia is Made From Coffee Waste
In Colombia, where rural isolation causes housing shortages, Bogota-based Woodpecker makes pre-fab houses out of coffee husks for just $4,500.
The Empire State Building is Now 100% Powered By Wind, Along With 13 Other Related Buildings
New York City's landmark Empire State Building is now run entirely by wind energy, thanks to a 3-year contract with Green Mountain Energy.
Formerly Vacant Lot in Milan Wins 'Reinventing Cities' Contest With Vineyard Atop Building With Public Sidewalk
The VITAE project featuring a wrap around vineyard and outdoor walkway on via Serio, Milan won the Reinventing Cities Contest.
The New Green Building Revolution Uses Timber to Build 'Plyscrapers' That Save Tons of CO2
Advances in plywood technology have led to an explosion in the construction of timber skyscrapers, in the US, Austria, Norway, and Japan.
How an Indian Architect is Sucking Carbon Emissions Out of the Air and Turning it into Stylish Tiles
Architect and Indian eco-warrior Tejas Sidnal launched the startup Carbon Craft Design to suck CO2 out of the air and turn it into sustainable tile.
Architecture Built 1,000 Years Ago to Catch Rain is Being Revived to Save India's Parched Villages
Many ancient sites are restored for cultural and tourism purposes, but the ancient stepwells of India can also help fight drought.
Towering Over the City, This 'Farmscraper' Will Produce 270 tons of Food from Hydroponics on 51-Stories
A new 51-story 'farmscraper' in China, designed by an Italian architecture firm Carlo Ratti, will have food growing for Schenzen city.
Nigerian Homes Built From Thousands of Plastic Bottles -12x Stronger Than Brick And Earthquake Strong
Called brick bottle technology, mud houses in Nigeria are being built with plastic bottles for a third of the price, but 18 times stronger.
Wes Anderson Designed a Luxury Train Car - and It Looks Like Something Out of His Movies
Wes Anderson, director of train-heavy Darjeeling Limited, has designed a luxury train carriage for the British Pullman.
The 'World's Longest' 3D-Printed Concrete Bridge Erected in The Netherlands
Nijmegen, The Netherlands, is home to the world's largest 3D-printed concrete bridge, giving Europe's "Green City" another green signature.
Kuwait is Transforming its Massive 'Tire Graveyard' into a New Green City
A mountain of tires 42 million strong will be replaced with a smart, green city in the deserts of Kuwait as they try to plan for post-oil.
World's Largest Floating Office Opens in Rotterdam and it is Designed for Climate Change Resilience
In the harbor at Rijnshaven, Rotterdam, the world's largest set of floating offices opens to an NGO committed to adapting society for CC.
Historian Believes the Holy Grail and Lost Ark of the Covenant May be Hidden Under This House in English Countryside
Historian David Adkins believes he found the secret location of the Holy Grail and Ark of the Covenant—under the Staffordshire Sinai House.
Tiny Home Village in Albuquerque Helps Homeless Transition With Social Services and Opportunities
Looking to cultivate strength, community, and responsibility, the Tiny Home Village in Albuquerque is a safe recovery home for the unhoused.
After Debuting World's Largest 3D-Printed Building, Startup is Set to Bring Affordable Housing to US
The 2-story building was printed on-site in Dubai with the help of just three workers-and the engineers now hope to build similar structures in the US.
Stunning Train Station Being Built in Mexico Uses Mayan Design to Bring Sea Air in and Keep Rain Out
Honoring and utilizing Mayan style and method the Tulum station on the Tren Maya railway line is stunning and sustainable.
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