Tag: Architects - Page 6
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Clever, Cool Rainforest Office Is a Natural Wind Tunnel
A proposed office uses "climatic architecture" to cool the building by making it into a natural wind tunnel.
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Architects Renovate a Tiny House and Keep It Tiny, Modern and Classic
Usually when someone starts with 600 square feet they make it bigger; Atelier Drome shows how you use what you have and make it better.
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The Week in Pictures: Newt Gingrich's Colony on the Moon, a Folding Microcar, and More
Newt Gingrich wants a colony on the moon -- here's what it could look like. A folding car is headed for production, Porto Alegre may have the world's most beautiful street and more.
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3D-Printed Stilettos, Lemon Squeezers, and Chairs on View in London
Exhibition"Send to Print/Print to Send" highlights the amazing range of 3D-printing.
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Clever Design Hides a Chest of Drawers Under the Stairs
The space under a staircase is used as an unconventional chest of drawers in this Rhode Island house.
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Modular, Off-Grid 'House Arc' Comes As Flat Pack -- It's Also Disaster-Resistant (Video)
Compact but strong, this little trailer can be assembled easily on-site as an off-the-grid housing module in disaster-affected areas or in your backyard.
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Eleven Architects Design Quick and Quirky Tables
Take eleven architects and see what they can come up with on the cheap and quick.
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Could Cities Benefit from Small-Scale, Local "Urban Acupuncture" Projects Like This? (Photos)
Woven from bamboo, this inviting structure transforms an empty lot in busy Taipei into a haven where neighborhood residents can relax and gather over a fire.
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The Week in Pictures: Fairytale Eco-Huts, Castle Made of Junk, and More
Conical huts made from natural materials make up a new eco-hotel in Ukraine. We also have a castle made from trash, amazing recycled plywood sculptures, a cape made of spider silk, and more.
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The Week in Pictures: Tree House Kindergarten, Transparent TVs, and More
An amazing circular kindergarten in Tokyo is built around a tree. We also have transparent TVs, the gnarliest waves ever surfed, a wild proposed pier for Florida, and more.
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A Looping Pier Would Connect Floridians to the Waterfront
The Wave is a finalist in a design competition to build a new pier for St Petersburg, Florida.
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Coolest Kindergarten Ever Is a Circular Tree House
The "Ring Around a Tree" in Japan is a furniture-free, circular, seven level kindergarten built around an enormous tree.
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Wind-Powered Land Mine Clearing Device is Nominee for London Design Museum's "Designs of the Year" Awards
Nominees also include Kate Middleton's wedding dress, The Guardian's iPad edition, the T27 Electric Car, and more.
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Disused Steel Mill Yard In Luxembourg Undergoes Smart Redesign Without Forgetting Its Past (Photos)
Similar to New York City's Highline, this disused and grim industrial area in the south of Luxembourg has been revived into a pleasant public space without deleting its past. LUX Stahlhof Belval-Ouest is an urban oasis.
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Built on Stilts: Tom Kundig's Sol Duc Cabin
Kundig cabin seals up tight, stands up tall above the flood line.
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Nice Shades: More on the New York's Learning Spring School
I just love the detail and interest that the solar control system adds to this urban school.
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Alternating Tread Stair Saves Space, Looks Gorgeous
These stairs are surprisingly easy to use, but they sure don't look it
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Mind-Blowing Stairs Mix Digital Fabrication with Artisanal Approach
Flowing with organic curves, this gorgeous set of stairs combines digital tools with a handcrafted aesthetic.
