A massive pollution-fighting green wall engulfs this Dutch city hall

When the Dutch city of Venlo decided to become the world’s first region to fully adopt Cradle to Cradle (C2C) principles, it seemed only fitting that their city hall be a beacon for C2C sustainability. Designed by Kraaijvanger Architects, Venlo’s City Hall puts those eco-friendly design principles on display with a striking transparent facade partly engulfed by a massive green wall. Made with over 100 different plants, the 21,500-square-foot living wall is among the largest in the world and absorbs...

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Your shampoo and deodorant cause as much pollution as your daily commute

Your shampoo, deodorant, or lotion could be contributing to urban air pollution. A new study discovered emissions from siloxane, a common ingredient in those personal care products, are similar to those from vehicles in rush-hour traffic. Related:

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The super-durable Sky Pod tree tent can support up to 550 pounds

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Australia is investing over $377 million to protect and restore the Great Barrier Reef

The Great Barrier Reef provides $6.4 billion AUD to the economies of Australia and Australian state Queensland — and now the Australian government aims to protect that asset with what they said was the largest ever single investment in the reef. They'll pour over $500 million AUD, or around $377 million, into "the planet's greatest living wonder" — which is at risk. "protect thousands of jobs, improve water quality, tackle coral-eating crown-of-thorns starfish and implement scientific...

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7 transforming mobile homes for adventuring in the great outdoors

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Finnish timber villa melds into a lakeside landscape

When design firms RESORTUM and OSUMA Architects were tapped to design a house by a Finnish lake, it was clear from the get-go that there was no point in trying to compete with the pristine landscape. Thus, the team turned to nature for inspiration in their design of Villa Kaislaranta, a summer retreat that blends into the surroundings. Timber cladding echoes the forest background while large windows blur the boundary between indoors and out. https://youtu.be/4hn5F_GYSxg Located on a lakeside...

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Pinwheel-shaped timber cabin grows more beautiful over time

Like fine wine, the timber facade of this charming Norwegian cabin will improve over time. Designed by Mork-Ulnes Architects, the contemporary dwelling sits just outside of Oslo in the pine forest where it serves as a retreat for an American geologist and his family. Named after the nearby lake, Mylla Cabin is designed to blend in with its surroundings over time as its untreated pine exterior acquires a silvery patina to match the snowy landscape. Designed with a pinwheel shape, the...

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