Tag: Paris
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Cool facade features movable modular skin of recycled pallets
Recycled pallets are the main material in this undulating modular facade of hinged shutters.
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A public bench that everyone would want for their street
This bench is so quirky and welcoming that we would love to have one on our block.
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Art prints illustrate Europe's great cities
Russian artist, Xenia Bystrova has created a charming series of posters of some of Europe's great cities.
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Gas-burning patio heaters continue to glow in Paris
It's the City of Faint Red Lights as Paris cafés get to keep their patio heaters and overturn a proposed ban.
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A Smart Guide to Utopia: 111 Inspiring Ideas for a Better City (Book Review)
This unique travel guide is the perfect book for the eco-conscious non-tourist. It features 111 projects you can visit around Europe, that make our cities better.
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New Paris Car Sharing, Autolib', Expands and is a Success
Paris' Autolib started up last year and it's a big success now.
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Audi Introduces the Crosslane Coupe Plug-in Hybrid at the 2012 Paris Motor Show
Here's the latest concept by Audi, a 2-door plug-in hybrid that claims to burn only 1.1 liters per 100 km (214 mpg US) with CO2 emissions of 26 grams per km (41.8 grams per mile).
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Mitsubishi Unveils the Outlander Plug-in Hybrid at the 2012 Paris Motor Show
The first plug-in hybrid CUV to go in production.
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Porsche Unveils Plug-in Hybrid Panamera Sport Turismo at Paris Motor Show
It can be driven in 100% electric mode for 30 km (19 miles) at speeds of up to 130 KPH (81 MPH).
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VW Unveils New 2013 Golf BlueMotion at Paris Motor Show
On sale in the summer of 2013.
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2012 Paris Motor Show Preview: 6 Models that Will be Unveiled Next Week
Le Mondial de l'Automobile, also known as the Paris Motor Show, doesn't officially begin until next weekend, but as is usually the case, a few automakers have been previewing models that they will launch at the show.
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Flashmob Creates Instant Human Crosswalks (Video)
A Parisian 'swarm' that looks mystifying at first but is a protest against car culture that leaves pedestrians completely out of luck. Oh yeah, and it's an instant crosswalk!
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Paris Gives Out Free Kits to Measure and Reduce Consumption of Water and Electricity
Parisians can now keep track of how much water and electricity they consume, to help them use less.
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Urbanana: The Latest Vertical Farm From SOA Goes Bananas On Les Champs-Élysées
Yes, they have no bananas in Paris, but this could change if this glowing glass Banana Embassy is built
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My French Love Affair with the Tram, and the Ensuing Heartache
More and more cities in France are installing tramways to replace bus lines. Here's why.
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Stunning Storage Stair In Paris Loft Is Hung From Cables
Smoothcore Architects combine stair with bookshelf that just floats in air
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Paris Tests Out Snazzy New 'Bus Stop of the Future'
Multi-purpose public space outside Gare de Lyon offers bike rentals, a book lending library, and places to buy coffee and recharge your cell phone.
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Paris Graffitied with Hundreds of Rainbow Origami for Peace
Mademoiselle Maurice is a 28-year-old French artist who has taken her experience of living in Japan during the Fukushima nuclear disaster to the streets of Paris. She has installed paper rainbows throughout the city using hundreds and hundreds of origami.
