Friday, November 29, 2019

Timber Woody office in France embraces Paris' largest park

Nicknamed “Woody” after its timber build, the office is located on the eastern edge of Paris right next to the Bois de Vincennes.

from Inhabitat - Green Design, Innovation, Architecture, Green Building https://inhabitat.com/timber-woody-office-in-france-embraces-paris-largest-park
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Prefab homes on stilts include solar panels, water collection systems and organic gardens

Bali-based architect Alexis Dornier has unveiled a beautiful, eco-friendly concept for a series of prefabricated homes that are elevated off the landscape on stilts.

from Inhabitat - Green Design, Innovation, Architecture, Green Building https://inhabitat.com/prefab-homes-on-stilts-include-solar-panels-water-collection-systems-and-organic-gardens
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Thursday, November 28, 2019

6 helpful ways to give back to nature this Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving is just around the corner, and it is the best time to reflect on our planet and give thanks for nature and all of its glories.

from Inhabitat - Green Design, Innovation, Architecture, Green Building https://inhabitat.com/6-helpful-ways-to-give-back-to-nature-this-thanksgiving
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This tiny farmhouse features a quaint reading nook

New York-based tiny home builder Willowbee Tiny Homes has managed to combine a comfy farmhouse aesthetic with a sophisticated and space-efficient tiny home.

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Wednesday, November 27, 2019

9 tips for eco-friendly Black Friday, Cyber Monday shopping

Follow these tips to take advantage of the seasonal deals without damaging the planet.

from Inhabitat - Green Design, Innovation, Architecture, Green Building https://inhabitat.com/9-tips-for-eco-friendly-black-friday-cyber-monday-shopping
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Preventing Animal Cruelty and Torture (PACT) Act is signed into law

In a bipartisan win, the Preventing Animal Cruelty and Torture (PACT) Act has been signed into law, making serious harm to “living non-human mammals, birds, reptiles or amphibians” a federal crime.

from Inhabitat - Green Design, Innovation, Architecture, Green Building https://inhabitat.com/preventing-animal-cruelty-and-torture-pact-act-is-signed-into-law
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Beachfront hotel in Costa Rica pays tribute to the land and its inhabitants

A new hotel, Hotel Nantipa, located in the Puntarenas area of Costa Rica, has been built with several sustainable features while also paying homage to the indigenous Chorotegan people who first inhabited the area. Designed by local firm Garnier Arquitectos, the hotel is integrated with water-saving systems, solar-powered water heaters, reclaimed building materials and more.

from Inhabitat - Green Design, Innovation, Architecture, Green Building https://inhabitat.com/beachfront-hotel-in-costa-rica-pays-tribute-to-the-land-and-its-inhabitants
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