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What a weird year in design. Green building is under attack in Congress, nobody is building much, and conspicuous consumption is so out of fashion that tote bags are the new Louis Vuitton. But our best designers are still on the boards or at their computers.
From new towers that look like the Twin Towers...on fire...to tiny printers, the world's largest home, and more, here are the strangest and silliest designs of 2011.
Get up close and personal with the natural world with these amazing photos.
Use this list to clean without spreading toxic chemicals around your home.
Don't miss the beer-can shingles on this DIY beauty that was built in a day
Sustainable options abound if you want to add some spice to your knickers.
The Silo House is made from empty oil silos and is super-green to boot.
African penguins struggle in the wild but a budding love is offering hope.
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