Tuesday, March 3, 2020

Minimalist, charred-timber tiny cabin is only 129 square feet

Just shy of 130 square feet, Cabin Y is a lightweight, flexible structure that is easily transportable and reconfigurable.

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Canadas first net-zero carbon, mass-timber college building to rise in Toronto

The Centennial College in Toronto will soon make history by constructing Canada’s first net-zero carbon, mass timber college building.

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Monday, March 2, 2020

'I Am a Plastic Bag' is made from recycled single-use plastic bottles

Following the sold-out success of “I Am Not a Plastic Bag” in 2007, designer brand Anya Hindmarch has launched a new product, called "I Am a Plastic Bag" aimed at recycling single-use plastic and leaving behind a net-zero carbon footprint from production.

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York Universitys new green-roofed student center celebrates inclusivity

After overwhelmingly voting in favor of a second campus building devoted solely to student space, students at Toronto’s York University have welcomed a new student center with an inspiring emphasis on inclusivity and sustainability.

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The best plants for attracting pollinators to your yard

Ready to start a pollinator garden? These are the best plants to attract bees, butterflies, hummingbirds and more.

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Local earth bricks form this inspiring co-working space in Ouagadougou

The co-working space is a hub of creativity and sustainability for professionals.

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This modern art museum was once a cheese factory in Arkansas

In Bentonville, Arkansas, a giant factory that once processed cheese for Kraft Foods has been given new life as The Momentary, a modern art museum satellite to the Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art.

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