Chic prefab home annex pops up with speed and efficiency in Mexico

When a client pressed for time approached SOA Soler Orozco Arquitectos to design his home annex, the Mexico City-based architectural firm decided that prefabrication would be the best way to abide by the tight construction timeframe. Built offsite in a factory and then transported to the client’s property for final assembly, the modular abode—named Casa Molina—proves that quick construction can translate to beautiful results. Completed in 2015, the chic and contemporary two-bedroom annex embraces...

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Prym Fashion unveils eco-friendly clothing snaps made from plants and recycled bottles

Prym Fashion takes materials seriously with a laser focus on every detail, right down to the snap on your favorite shirt.

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Palm Beach, Florida bans single-use plastic bags and polystyrene containers

Palm Beach, Florida has become the first town in Palm Beach County to officially ban single-use plastic bags and polystyrene containers (also known as Styrofoam containers).

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Restored Bristol Hotel celebrates Appalachia

Many hotels are embracing sustainability and coming up with new environmental initiatives that are more creative than using your towels for an extra day. The Bristol, a newly opened boutique hotel that straddles the Virginia/Tennessee line, has come up with a fun and relevant idea: denim recycling. The Bristol’s Discarded Denim program celebrates the town’s rich denim history. Guests can leave their unwanted denim at checkout and the hotel will donate it to the local Valley Institute Elementary...

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Airplanes' contrail clouds are more harmful than their carbon emissions

As airplanes reach higher altitudes they release not only exhaust but also water vapor that forms clouds known as contrails. While most contrails dissipate quickly, others remain for hours and warm the atmosphere.

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The pros and cons of going vegan

Should you take the plunge into veganism? Here are the pros and cons of being vegan.

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Architects envision a 3D-printed sanctuary tower for Monarch Butterfly

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