Tag: Argentina
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Yes, that's Pope Francis aka Jorge Mario Bergoglio on the subway
It remains to be seen how green (or not) new Pope Francis aka Jorge Mario Bergoglio will be, but this photo of him riding the subway in Buenos Aires, Argentina, certainly makes a good ad for public transportation.
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Multi Purpose, Flat Pack Aluminium Christmas Tree for the Ultimate Minimalist
Created by Argentine designer José Manuel Rebert Alarcon, the sleek alternative to a dead tree allows other uses during the year.
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Alternative Social Housing: Prefab, Add-On Homes to Densify Suburbs
How to provide housing for the masses getting out of poverty and out of slums in the developing world, without creating sprawl? Argentine architects propose attaching new homes to existing structures.
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Multi-Purpose Folding Screen Doubles as Library, Rack, Mirror and Ironing Board
In an attempt to re-think the original function of the folding screen, Argentine designer Leonardo Fortunato created the Diecut Screen multi-purpose piece.
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Unexpected Green, Repurposed Industrial and More from Buenos Aires' Top Interior Design Show
A look at this year's Casa FOA, an exhibition which combines charity and patrimony conservation showcasing the best architecture and design from the Argentine capital.
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A Landmark Ruling Against Agrochemicals in Argentina Receives Mixed Reactions
In a decade-long case by a group of plaintiffs, a court sentenced a farmer and an aviator to prison for spraying agrochemicals, linking them to environmental pollution and health hazards. Only they can skip doing any time.
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Irregular Neon Fence Lights Up Parking Lot in Buenos Aires, Changes Fencing Perception
Parking lots will never be green, period. But design can make them less of an eye sore. And who knew a fence could look cool?
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Tetris-Like Gardens Green Concrete Backyards in Buenos Aires
Concrete containers are placed in a metallic structure, forming a green wall to the eye and a walk in space to interact with the plants.
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Don’t Judge Argentina’s Care for Sustainable Living by its Inappropriate Air Conditioning Ads
Two misfortunate advertising campaigns from Argentina use polar bears and tackiness to promote air conditioning.
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Sliding Library Instantly Creates Extra Studio at Hip Buenos Aires Apartment
In this beautiful renovation of a 1927 apartment, the architects created a moving structure that holds the owners large book collection while temporary dividing the living space.
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Dream of the 1920s: Complex from 1927 in Buenos Aires is Everything a Green Home Should Be
Low rise buildings, green common spaces, culture, and community living in a housing complex which has become the it living spot for Buenos Aires’ artistic types.
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Minimalistic Collapsable, Hanging Bookshelf Made with Recovered 35 mm Film
Made from wood and recycled movie film, it's perfect for small homes or urban renters always on the move.
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The Story of a Train Crash in Buenos Aires and What it Has to Do with Climate Action
An account of the events that led to the accident that killed 51 and injured 703 in Argentina and why its symbolism matters.
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Train Accident in Buenos Aires Leaves 51 Dead and 703 Injured, Sheds Light on State of Public Transport
A train that reportedly left a workshop yesterday failed to brake when entering a major station and crashed against the end-of-the-line barrier
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Video Recreates Flying Amusement Park in Buenos Aires, Offers Refreshing View of the City
Cities can be a lot of fun seems to be the message of awesome video from Argentinean creator.
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Note to Bloggers: Not Every Building with Corrugated Metal is Made of Shipping Containers
A blog confuses corrugated metal with containers on a project that could have been interesting for its own sake.
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Mild Buenos Aires Climate of the Fertile Pampas Turning Tropical
Average temperatures in the city have rose 1.8˚C, minimal temperatures went up 2.7˚C, and rainfall has increased 20% in the past 50 years.
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Recycled Shipping Container 'Glamping' at Beach Resort in Buenos Aires
An art gallery is turned into an upscale accommodation surrounded by pine woods.
