Tag: Argentina
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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.
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Straw Isolated Walls and Underground Visitor Center at Beautiful Organic Winery Near the Andes
Nearby 120-years-old vineyards, the winery built its processing facilities and visitor center underground to save energy.
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Gorgeous Hotel in Buenos Aires Features Stunning Wine-Barrels Doors and Fallen-Trees Bathtubs
Owned by a family closely related to the wine industry, the new hotel also features natural lighting everywhere, eco-friendly practices and private cellars in each room.
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Neat Recycled Paper and Cardboard Interior at South African Design Shop in Buenos Aires
This hip gallery features magazines, gifts, and clothes from South Africa.
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Cutest Stop Motion Videos Briefly Explain the Concepts Behind the Solidarity Economy
Created with everyday objects, they explore subjects like housing collectives, worker coops and community supported agriculture.
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Rail Station and Warehouse Recycled into Cultural Center and Massive Park in Argentina
An old freight train loading station and warehouse and its surrounding areas were transformed into amazing public spaces.
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Recycled Shipping Containers as Low Impact, Temporary Shelter for Rangers in the Andes (Photos)
As the summer season brings more tourists to the area, the Aconcagua Park expands with temporary, recycled structures.
