Tuesday, February 4, 2020

myfoods smart greenhouses can grow nearly 900 pounds of produce a year

Combining permaculture principles with smart technology to monitor plant health, the myfood smart greenhouses aim to change people’s relationships with food as a means of reducing the global carbon footprint.

from Inhabitat - Green Design, Innovation, Architecture, Green Building https://inhabitat.com/myfoods-smart-greenhouses-can-grow-nearly-900-pounds-of-produce-a-year
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Seaweed pavilion encourages environmental conservation at WEF

Made from kelp and rattan, the organic pavilion immerses visitors in the scents and colors of the ocean as a reminder of the importance of environmental conservation.

from Inhabitat - Green Design, Innovation, Architecture, Green Building https://inhabitat.com/seaweed-pavilion-encourages-environmental-conservation-at-wef
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Monday, February 3, 2020

This modular, shipping container home was completed in 2 months

Shipping containers helped this family build a dream vacation home on a tight budget.

from Inhabitat - Green Design, Innovation, Architecture, Green Building https://inhabitat.com/this-modular-shipping-container-home-was-completed-in-2-months
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ZHA unveils LEED Gold-targeted OPPO headquarters in Shenzhen

Defined by the firm’s signature curvilinear features, the new office complex will comprise four interconnected towers with rounded shapes evocative of giant missiles.

from Inhabitat - Green Design, Innovation, Architecture, Green Building https://inhabitat.com/zha-unveils-leed-gold-targeted-oppo-headquarters-in-shenzhen
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Portugal-based nonprofit refurbishes old buildings with natural insulation

Critical Concrete promotes green architecture and social action through summer school programs that refurbish a home for a family in need every year.

from Inhabitat - Green Design, Innovation, Architecture, Green Building https://inhabitat.com/portugal-based-nonprofit-refurbishes-old-buildings-with-natural-insulation
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Egyptian pavilion proposal for 2020 Venice Biennale targets climate change

The pavilion concept addresses climate change and biodiversity risks.

from Inhabitat - Green Design, Innovation, Architecture, Green Building https://inhabitat.com/egyptian-pavilion-proposal-for-2020-venice-biennale-targets-climate-change
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Futuristic, seashell-inspired home is clad in reclaimed wood

With its tubular volume and light-inviting cutouts, the design for the Scandinavian Seashell Home was not only inspired by nature, but also counts on several sustainable features, such as reclaimed wood cladding, to reduce its environmental impact.

from Inhabitat - Green Design, Innovation, Architecture, Green Building https://inhabitat.com/futuristic-seashell-inspired-home-is-clad-in-reclaimed-wood
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