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The Editt Eco-Tower in Singapore

The Editt Eco-Tower in Singapore

T. R. Hamzah & Yeang International architectural firm’s Editt Tower design is a truly amazing design that is packed with sustainable amenities and mindful of it’s environmental impact on every level right down to site selection. 

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Pre-fab 101: Green Field Trip to the MOMA

Pre-fab 101: Green Field Trip to the MOMA

If you happen to be any where near New York City in the next few weeks, be sure to check out Home Delivery: Fabricating the Modern Dwelling at the MOMA before it closes on October 20th. Prefabricated building is a great option for those interested in a more sustainable home. Prefab integrates green concepts, architectural [...]

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Sleep In a Shipping Container… You Wouldn’t Even Know

Sleep In a Shipping Container… You Wouldn’t Even Know

Remember our post about paying to sleep in an old drain pipe?  Well now next time you go to London, you can sleep in an old shipping container.  Travelodge is getting their recycle on with this hotel made completely of old shipping containers.  It may sound like a gimmick but besides the fact that they [...]

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Amazing House Designs That Get You Close To Nature

Amazing House Designs That Get You Close To Nature

Some think that modern society’s biggest problem is our separation from nature and the only way to really be happy is to reconnect and become in tune with our surroundings. I know I definitely feel better when I’m out on a hike or a bike ride than when I’m sitting here behind the comp. [...]

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Recycled Pallet House - Disaster Relief Housing

Recycled Pallet House - Disaster Relief Housing

Over 400,000 people were left homeless by the flooding in Sri Lanka. Massive amounts of people are being displaced by natural disasters or regional conflicts every year so the demand for temporary shelters is huge. The challenge is to come up with something that is more sturdy and inviting than a tent but [...]

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GreenPix Solar Powered Media Wall

GreenPix Solar Powered Media Wall

Info GreenPix is the largest color LED display in the world, but more importantly it is powered by a photovoltaic (solar) system that allows this massive media display to operate without using any power from the grid.  This massive curtain wall (20,000 sq ft) is mounted to the front of the Xicui entertainment complex [...]

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