Tuesday, March 31, 2020

Pop-up prefab hospitals proposed as healthcare centers during pandemics

Moved by the stories of COVID-19 patients and medical professionals, Studio Protoype designed a pop-up hospital made for quick assembly.

from Inhabitat - Green Design, Innovation, Architecture, Green Building https://inhabitat.com/pop-up-prefab-hospitals-proposed-as-healthcare-centers-during-pandemics
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Whimsical timber home in England is inspired by oast houses

The architects found inspiration in traditional oast houses used for drying hops.

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Nearly 20 living trees support this lush garden arbor in Japan

The architects created the new White Flower Arbor, a stunning open-air pavilion, supported by 17 living oak and cedar trees, that blurs the boundaries between nature and architecture.

from Inhabitat - Green Design, Innovation, Architecture, Green Building https://inhabitat.com/nearly-20-living-trees-support-this-lush-garden-arbor-in-japan
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Project Blu turns plastic bottles into sustainable pet products

Project Blu is transforming waste into comfy pet beds, stylish collars and fun toys for Fido and Fluffy.

from Inhabitat - Green Design, Innovation, Architecture, Green Building https://inhabitat.com/project-blu-turns-plastic-bottles-into-sustainable-pet-products
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Olli Ella releases capsule wardrobe made with organic cotton

Olli Ella is creating long-lasting, organic cotton clothing designed for capsule wardrobes.

from Inhabitat - Green Design, Innovation, Architecture, Green Building https://inhabitat.com/olli-ella-releases-capsule-wardrobe-made-with-organic-cotton
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Monday, March 30, 2020

EPA suspends environmental law enforcement

Businesses will not face any repercussions for polluting American air, land or water, as long as they can claim their practices are related to COVID-19.

from Inhabitat - Green Design, Innovation, Architecture, Green Building https://inhabitat.com/epa-suspends-environmental-law-enforcement
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Weathered-steel home near Palm Springs is the epitome of desert chic

Los Angeles-based EYRC Architects has tucked an undeniably chic home into a remote corner of the Californian desert.

from Inhabitat - Green Design, Innovation, Architecture, Green Building https://inhabitat.com/weathered-steel-home-near-palm-springs-is-the-epitome-of-desert-chic
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