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- Curvaceous algae-covered towers proposed for Hangzhou Fri, 11 May 18, 10:30pmParis-based studio XTU Architects recently unveiled designs for a futuristic high-rise in Hangzhou that blends sustainable technologies into an organic, sculptural design...
- Green-roofed Czech Forestry Headquarters seeks symbiosis with the forest Fri, 9 Mar 18, 8:33pmImagine if your office was set in the middle of a forest—that’s the image Chybik + Kristof aims for in their competition-winning designs for the new Czech Forestry Headquarters...
- How fungi made Earth's atmosphere livable - new study Wed, 20 Dec 17, 2:15amIt turns out mushrooms aren't just great to eat, but played an essential role in creating an atmosphere suitable for animal life, according to a new study...
- 6 impressive structures built around living trees Wed, 1 Mar 17, 12:19amTreehouses hold a special magic. They hint at escape, and an opportunity to transcend the busyness of life; connect with nature. An example of man-made structures that harmonize with the environment, treehouses have inspired...
- This carnivorous pitcher plant uses sonar to lure bats to come poop in it Wed, 15 Jul 15, 8:00pmIt is well documented that human beings struggle to communicate with each other. Given our inability to communicate within the species, it’s not surprising that we are only now learning of the amazing conversations that...
- The carnivorous pitcher plant uses sonar to lure bats to come poop in it Wed, 15 Jul 15, 8:00pmIt is well documented that human beings struggle to communicate with each other. Given our inability to communicate within the species, it’s not surprising that we are only now learning of the amazing conversations that...
- The Biomimicry Manual: What can the Nutcracker Teach Us About Farming and Regeneration? Wed, 2 Oct 13, 10:00pmThis morning I awoke to a blanket of soft white icing on the mountains around my Montana cabin, sweetly pink in the first light of day. Winter has breathed its first chill sigh here, and the lodge is shutting down for the...
- The Biomimicry Manual: What Can Sloths Teach Us About Energy Efficiency? Sat, 14 Sep 13, 12:30amIt's a scientific fact that there's nothing cuter than a baby sloth in a bucket. But even if Facebook 'likes' turn out not to correlate with biological fitness, sloths are a runaway success by any measure. Well, maybe not...
- INTERVIEW: Eric Maundu on Turning Aquaponic Gardens into an Internet Connected Resource Sat, 24 Aug 13, 3:30amInhabitat: So tell me about your work here at American Steel Studios. ERIC: I build gardens like these. This is the smallest one I’ve ever done with an aquarium on the bottom and a garden on top. Pretty much you can use...
- Kijani Grows Will Bring Small, Internet Connected Aquaponics Gardens to Schools Wed, 21 Aug 13, 1:30amAquaponics systems have grown in popularity over the years and they're currently one of the most common urban farming techniques. But while closed loop gardens—including the one you see above —are becoming dime a dozen,...
- Portable Algae-Powered ‘Chlorella’ Pods Could Provide Fresh Air in Polluted Cities Tue, 19 Jun 12, 6:56amBy now you’ve probably already heard about (or even visited) “oxygen bars” – a phenomenon that first saw the light of day in 1996 in Toronto, Canada...
- “Domestic Ponds” are Tabletop Ecosystems for Your Home Wed, 10 Nov 10, 4:39amDuende Studio has unveiled a series of “Domestic Ponds” that explore the potential for incorporating living ecosystems within our homes. The limited-edition ponds re-envision everyday aquariums as delicately-balanced...