This terrifying glass walkway in China cracks as you step on it

Would you trek across this “cracking” glass walkway? In the Taihang Mountain range, in China’s northern Hebei Province, there is a frosty glass walkway that gives visitors a memorable experience. The skywalk is approximately 266 meters long and is located 1,180 meters off the ground. Somewhere in the middle, however, there is a high-tech panel with the “special effect” of breaking glass. It’s so realistic, it has caused more than one person to nearly lose themselves in fright. https://youtu.be/Oo0NJsr5m4I The...

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Kenyas Bird Nest is a breathtaking safari suite in the African wilderness

If we ever won the lottery, this breathtaking Bird Nest in Kenya is where we’d like to spend the night. The award-winning Segera Retreat and NAY PALAD just unveiled a breathtaking luxury escape that lets lucky guests sleep beneath the stars in one of Africa’s most iconic safari locations. Designed by architect Daniel Pouzet near a river full of wildlife, this unique suite above the treetops is surrounded by pristine nature and 360-degree panoramic views of the Laikipia plains. Perched...

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Northern Europes largest aquarium unveiled for former Oslo airport site

Aquariums are always good fun for families, but the New Aquarium slated for the outskirts of Oslo is sure to bring in architecture and design lovers too. London studio Haptic Architects unveiled renderings for a curvaceous aquarium modeled on local “svaberg” rock formations that hugs the waterfront and offers new public spaces, including an accessible roof. Planned for the former site of the Oslo airport in Bærum, the aquarium backed by developer Selvaag will house 7 million liters of water...

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Switzerland's NeighborHub wins first place in the Solar Decathalon 2017

This past month, eleven university-led teams designed, built and presented futuristic houses at the U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathalon 2017. The competition took place in Denver, near the 61st and Peña Station. Though the challenge was simple it was by no means easy: create a building that integrates solar and energy efficiency technologies seamlessly in the design. Today, the winners of the highly-anticipated event have been announced. For the first time in history, the...

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Beijing's five-star, LEED-certified Hotel clat is a green as it is swanky

. In March 2017, the building also earned Asia Pacific’s first LEED Dynamic Plaque, which, according to George Wong, executor of Hong Kong Parkview Group, is “Parkview Green’s architectural Bible. It focuses our construction around function and the surrounding environment, creating a firm sense of corporate commitment.” The building currently uses 44% less energy than industry standards. Related: Stunning Sunrise Kempinski Hotel Will Rise Like the Morning Sun in Beijing + Hotel Éclat +...

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Worlds first negative emissions power plant opens in Iceland

Go, Iceland! On Wednesday, the nation flipped the switch on the world’s first power plant that eliminates more CO2 than it produces. The pilot program, which is operated by Climeworks, can remove an estimated 50 metric tons of CO2 from the air each year. The gases aren’t just contained; rather, they are turned into limestone where they will remain for at least one million years.

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5 Mouthwatering plant-based fall recipes

Fall is in the air and seasonal fruits and veggies like pumpkins and apples are available once again in grocery stores and farmer's markets. If the season makes you think of warming spices like cinnamon or curry, you'll enjoy whipping up these 6 delicious plant-based recipes that make use of Fall's bounty.

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