NYC community gardens may wither under Trump's proposed budget cuts

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Manatees taken off the endangered species list - but that may not be good

  Manatees are found in Florida yet beloved around the world for their plodding, languid behaviors and their gentle, slightly dopey appearance. Since the 1970s, clubs and groups have raised awareness and funds to protect these so-ugly-they-are-cute "sea cows" who prefer residing in shallow, slow-moving bodies of water. Citing a consistently growing population, the US Fish and Wildlife Service officially removed West Indian manatees from the endangered species list last week. Image...

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Timber Chimney House gives farmhouse vernacular a modern twist

Related: + Dekleva Gregoric Architects Via Dekleva Gregoric Architects, Chimney House, architecture, slovenian architecture

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The Farallon is a tiny farmhouse-style home you can take wherever you go

We’ve written before about Tumbleweed Tiny House Company, which handcrafts tiny dwellings for anyone interested in exploring low-impact living. One of our favorite designs is the new Farallon RV, a tiny home with a classic farmhouse aesthetic. Not only is this tiny home a beauty to behold, but it’s able to connect to standard RV water and electric hookups, making it a breeze to set up. The Farallon comes in several different styles with multiple floorplans, ranging from 218 to...

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New Dutch bicycle bridge doubles as a green roof for a school

Related: + Dafne Schippers Bridge

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Historic Missouri church rises from the ashes with an eco-friendly twist

When the 2011 catastrophic fire ravaged the historic Westport Presbyterian Church in Kansas City, much of the church’s structure and finishes were completely destroyed. Fortunately, however, the original limestone facade survived in good condition. Rather than knock down the building and start anew, Kansas City-based design firm BNIM reconstructed the iconic church, from the painstaking restoration of sacred components to the creation of a new addition that features modern and eco-friendly elements....

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This stunning hotel in the Dolomites brings nature inside

Design studio noa* transformed an early 20th century hotel into a beautiful mountain-inspired building that brings nature indoors. Surrounded by the snow-capped Dolomites, the Tofana Hotel 'Explorer's Home' enjoys a quiet location near the woods and a ski lift. The building’s asymmetrical shape draws inspiration from the Dolomite landscape, featuring zigzagging balconies with densely planted coniferous trees that give the building depth and a mountain-like appearance. Located in Italy’s...

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