Architecture Recycle

Silberfisch Houseboat

Due to a high cost of living and the current economic downturn, living in large cities can be a bit hard already and need for a quick and practical alternative. Designers from a German design firm Confused Direction come into an affordable solution with their modern floating home calls the Silberfisch Houseboat. Obviously, this housing …

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Kahuna: The Perfect Shelter For Post-Disaster Situation

Every corner of this world is experiencing various disasters a year, thus the problem of temporary shelter to those affected families is increasing. Because of this kind of problem that occurred every year, the Kahuta is designed back in 2007: a transitional housing is designed intentionally for post-disaster situations. The Kahuta is inflatable, easy to …

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Architecture Traveling

The Greenest Luxury Hotel

Who have told you that living green means living the simple life? You must have to think twice because the luxury hotel Montage Beverly Hill will let you live the most luxurious life while living green at the same time. The hotel has received a Gold LEED certification from US Green Building Council. This certification …

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Barney New York’s LEED Certified Building

Barney New York has recently opened its seven-floor, 90,000 square-feet LEED certified building. This only means that numerous companies are no doing their part in helping to save the environment. This new space of Barney New York is a good example. Aside from it being LEED certifies, Barney’s new space is also using a plant-laden …

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Recycled Bauhaus School Turned Into A Hotel

Recycling and an old building and turning it into a new useful and functional one is truly an eco-friendly idea. There is no need to spend too much for the construction materials, and saves the environment from possible landfill as compared to if the building will be worn out. Just like the Old Bauhaus School …

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Bank of America: The Greenest Skyscraper In The U.S.

The Bank of America is now the greenest Skyscraper in the United States. Firstly, the building has earned a coveted LEED Platinum, designation. It will also use less energy, consume less water and will give its occupants a healthy and productive environment through an abundant natural light and fresh air. In addition, the Bank of …

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Architecture Recycle

Rolling Stone: A Traveling Eco-Capsule Home

The Rolling Stone, No! This is not the famous band that you know but an eco-friendly housing structure by a Slovakia-based Nice Architects. This wonderful traveling housing module is built from environmentally friendly materials, and is self-sufficient when it comes to energy, water and waste. The Rolling Stone is completely movable when towed and can …

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The Eggo House: A Self-contained House

The Eggo house is refreshing, cool, and a beautiful creation of A69. It is a self-contained home situated within a garden. If you are used to see a house with a backyard garden, the Eggo house made a difference because the garden becomes the centerpiece. Situated at the center of the structure, the garden provides …

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