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The week in design: monster, printed and buried houses

February 22, 10:02 AM by Lloyd Alter in Green Architecture

Plus the greening of new york, the end of main street, an underground greenhouse and more.
261 MPG Volkswagen XL1 diesel plug-in hybrid to be produced in limited quantities

February 21, 2:40 PM by Michael Graham Richard in Cars

After two prototype generations, VW has decided to make limited quantities of the third generation of its incredibly fuel-efficiency XL1, formerly known as the 1-liter car.
Ain't nobody here but us (designer) chickens

February 21, 11:57 AM by Lloyd Alter in Natural Sciences

Tamara Staple's new book opens up a whole world of chickens you never knew existed.
Equinox Passive House has wall built on a tilt (Slideshow)

February 20, 10:32 AM by Lloyd Alter in Green Architecture

That's just one of the features in this very interesting Passive House in Bulgaria.
Beautifully detailed photographs of the sun taken from a backyard in Buffalo

February 14, 1:42 PM by Jaymi Heimbuch in Natural Sciences

Photographer Alan Friedman uses a telescope to get unique (and jaw-dropping) images of the sun.
Make a mini LED flashlight with hex nuts

February 12, 10:00 AM by Megan Treacy in Gadgets

This cool instructable shows that it's possible to make a keychain-sized LED flashlight with hex nuts and a little DIY know-how.
10 Businesses Going Green in the Realm of Romance

February 11, 8:00 AM by Sami Grover in Corporate Responsibility

Valentine's Day is all about romancing your sweetheart. These companies show the planet some love too.
The Week in Design, From Shipping Containers to Shipping Pallets

February 8, 12:49 PM by Lloyd Alter in Green Architecture

What else did you expect? How about literal dumpster diving and the world's greenest building?
7 Conservation Photographers Documenting Disappearing Wildlife

February 8, 8:00 AM by Jaymi Heimbuch in Natural Sciences

These seven photographers are working on outstanding conservation projects. Check out their gorgeous photographs.
Building Giant 505-Feet Wind Turbines Offshore is No Easy Task!

February 6, 12:40 PM by Michael Graham Richard in Renewable Energy

Modern wind turbines are getting truly gigantic, and building them in difficult environments such as offshore is a big challenge. Check out these cool photos of 6-MW turbines being built.
SLIDESHOW: "Hen House" Treads Lightly on the Scottish Landscape

February 6, 11:33 AM by Lloyd Alter in Green Architecture

More detail on Rural Design Architects' holiday house on the Isle of Skye
20 Awesome Projects for Raspberry Pi Microcomputers

February 5, 8:50 AM by Megan Treacy in Gadgets

The internet is overflowing with DIY projects involving the popular tiny, cheap computer. Here are 20 of the best.
The Month in Design, From Micro-Apartments to GlennBeckistan

February 1, 4:06 PM by Lloyd Alter in Green Architecture

Also tanks in your backyard and killer stairs
Top 10 Tech Stories From January

February 1, 8:00 AM by Jaymi Heimbuch in Clean Technology

Drones scan for rhino poachers, self-repairing wires, hedgehog robots on the moon, disillusionment with gadgets, make a battery with pennies, and more!
10 More Ways To Hide The Bed (Some of Which You Can Actually Afford)

January 31, 1:39 PM by Lloyd Alter in Interior Design

Every tiny apartment does not have to have an expensive Murphy bed.
DIY Beer Can Pinhole Camera Takes 6-Month-Long Exposures (Photos)

January 30, 12:06 PM by Jaymi Heimbuch in Gadgets

This DIY pinhole camera project by photographer Matt Bigwood has succeeded in taking some enviable long exposure images.
10 Heirloom Seed Companies Pioneering a Revival

January 30, 7:00 AM by Sami Grover in Corporate Responsibility

Over the past several decades, we've lost countless varieties of fruits, vegetables, and flowers that once flourished in the U.S. A new generation of seed companies has set out to reverse the trend.
Aether Store Is a Standout in Temporary Container City

January 29, 5:12 PM by Lloyd Alter in Modular Design

Popup clothing store fits right in to a neighborhood in transition.