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Sprawling Villa H in Prague adapts to a steep plot with a creative 3-level...

Terraced gardens and arched layout of Villa H help the building adapt to its steep sloping site in Prague, Czech Republic. Architecture firm Atelier 6 designed Villa H to hug the plot in order to...

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Brilliant zero-energy air conditioner in India is beautiful and functional

New Delhi-based Ant Studio made a zero-electricity air conditioner to combat the brutally hot summers in India’s capital. Built for a DEKI Electronics factory, this low-tech, energy efficient, and...

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Australias first carbon-positive and zero-waste home is built of non-toxic...

Australia’s first carbon positive and zero waste home to achieve a “10 Star” energy rating has popped up in Cape Paterson, Victoria. Designed in collaboration with Clare Cousin Architects, this...

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Germany unveils plans for the world's largest EV charging station

As more people purchase electric vehicles (EVs) - and countries move to ban sales of gas-guzzling cars - the world will need more charging stations. German company Sortimo is building what's been...

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SOLARKIOSK E-HUBBs put goods, services, and power back into Africa's hands

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Scientists discover five new species of the beautiful Peacock spider

  Even those who despise arachnids can’t help but find admiration for the gorgeous peacock spider, which is why we’re celebrating the discovery of four species and one sub-species of its kind. In...

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3 ways to capture water for your backyard garden (that wont break the bank)

One major issue that a lot of backyard farmers have to contend with is water. All plants need water in order to thrive, and that generally means that people have to water their gardens a couple of...

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Houston Bike Share offers free bicycles to people who lost cars to Harvey

Through its program Keep Houston Rolling, local non-profit organization Houston Bike Share is distributing free bicycles to those who lost their vehicles in Hurricane Harvey. When the powerful storm...

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Elon Musk sets tentative date for Tesla Semi truck unveiling

We're getting closer to the debut of the Tesla Semi truck. Elon Musk tweeted a date and place for a reveal of the much-anticipated vehicle, and also said, "Worth seeing this beast in person. It's...

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Freitag's "Zippelin" is an inflatable suitcase that rolls up for storage

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Man hits 162 mph on homemade rocket trike propelled by rainwater

Did you ever have the chance to make a bottle rocket in grade school? Daredevil athlete François Gissy applied those principles to a homemade water rocket trike, which he then zipped around the Circuit...

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C.F. Mller's stunning Low Energy Center in London showcases an innovative use...

Europe's largest new build residential heat network in Europe- the Greenwich Peninsula Low Energy Center in London– saves over 20,000 tons of carbon every year. C.F. Møller Architects collaborated with...

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Coal barge in London converted into a sophisticated floating home

A 1924 barge in London has been transformed into an amazing floating home. The historic Humber Keel cargo boat now functions as a comfortable two-bedroom home with two baths, open living space and...

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These giant animals with intense stares remind us of Earths disappearing...

Earth’s disappearing wildlife is no joke — the WWF says that almost half of the wild animals have disappeared due to serious habitat destruction in the past 42 years. Mexico City-based Studio Maizz...

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Antony Gibbons modern Trine treehouse is a tranquil nature retreat

Designer Antony Gibbon merges natural materials with modern design in his latest tree house design—the Trine house. Completed as part of his Roost treehouse series, this freestanding cluster of bulbous...

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University of Queensland scientists uncover an 'explosion' of new life forms

The Tree of Life just got a lot bigger. University of Queensland scientists found thousands of organisms that don't actually fit into any phylum. They acquired 7,280 bacterial genomes and 623 archaeal...

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Jean Nouvel-designed Louvre Abu Dhabi set to open in November

The new Jean Nouvel-designed Louvre Abu Dhabi museum–the first universal museum in the Arab world– will open its doors to the public on 11 November. Nestled underneath a huge porous dome, the museum...

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World's first electric dump truck stores as much energy as 8 Tesla Model S cars

Even the construction industry can “go green.” A collection of Swiss companies is proving this to be true by developing the world’s largest electric vehicle and in record time. The E-Dumper weighs in...

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Beautiful cow barn in Basel is made of tree branches topped with a grassy roof

Related: Architects transform an old hay barn into a stunning minimalist home + Forschungs + Architekturbüro AG Via Archdaily Photography by Christian Baur and Serge Hasenböhler Forschungs +...

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Audi unveils two new swanky self-driving concepts in Frankfurt

Audi, like several other automakers continue to work hard on future autonomous driving technology, which will forever change your daily commute. This week, Audi has unveiled two new concept cars that...

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