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Finnish photographer Ilkka Halso’s photographic series ‘The Museum of Nature’ intelligently challenges how we can imagine the natural environment of the future. *thestrongrope

Finnish photographer Ilkka Halso’s photographic series ‘The Museum of Nature’ intelligently challenges how we can imagine the natural environment of the future.

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The project, entitled The Flowing Gardens, was inspired by the convergence of the different types of expertise that will be brought together by this event; principally horticulture and technology, and landscape and architecture. *thestrongrope

The project, entitled The Flowing Gardens, was inspired by the convergence of the different types of expertise that will be brought together by this event; principally horticulture and technology, and landscape and architecture.

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Alien spacecraft or a renewably powered Alpine capsule concept? Hmmmm. *thestrongrope

Alien spacecraft or a renewably powered Alpine capsule concept? Hmmmm.

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The River Gym concept is a human-powered floating gym that will provide the user with the one experience that no other gym can provide: floating your workout around Manhattan. *thestrongrope

The River Gym concept is a human-powered floating gym that will provide the user with the one experience that no other gym can provide: floating your workout around Manhattan.

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The International Convention Center (CICCM) features a unique cylindrical building facade lined with solar panels and concave curves that suffuse its interiors with daylight... and will house an extensive rainwater catchment system. *thestrongrope

The International Convention Center (CICCM) features a unique cylindrical building facade lined with solar panels and concave curves that suffuse its interiors with daylight... and will house an extensive rainwater catchment system.

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More than just a striking façade, this building’s hexagonal curtain is based upon climate modeling and serves to regulate the structure’s temperature and daylight by varying the size of each cell’s window. *thestrongrope

More than just a striking façade, this building’s hexagonal curtain is based upon climate modeling and serves to regulate the structure’s temperature and daylight by varying the size of each cell’s window.

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A golden sand dune-inspired structure begins to take shape as Foster + Partners recently broke ground upon their UAE pavilion for the 2010 Shanghai Expo. *thestrongrope

A golden sand dune-inspired structure begins to take shape as Foster + Partners recently broke ground upon their UAE pavilion for the 2010 Shanghai Expo.

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Ming Tang’s beautiful origami-inspired Folded Bamboo Houses are intended to be used as temporary shelters in the aftermath of an earthquake. *thestrongrope

Ming Tang’s beautiful origami-inspired Folded Bamboo Houses are intended to be used as temporary shelters in the aftermath of an earthquake.

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The Earthrace, Skippered by Pete Bethune and powered by 100% bio-fuel looks like it may be more at home cruising amongst the stars than amongst the waves. *thestrongrope

The Earthrace, Skippered by Pete Bethune and powered by 100% bio-fuel looks like it may be more at home cruising amongst the stars than amongst the waves.

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Founded in 2003 by product designer/carpenter René Mueller and forester Nina Griesshammer, Woodloops strives to “covey our original views to common behaviors, weaving known circumstances into new and curious concepts”. *thestrongrope

Founded in 2003 by product designer/carpenter René Mueller and forester Nina Griesshammer, Woodloops strives to “covey our original views to common behaviors, weaving known circumstances into new and curious concepts”.

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Really cool DIY retro-fitted electric motorcycle. *thestrongrope

Really cool DIY retro-fitted electric motorcycle.

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Situated on the edge of the Manuel Antonio National Park, the Costa Verde Resort features an incredible hotel suite set inside a 1965 Boeing 727 airplane. *thestrongrope

Situated on the edge of the Manuel Antonio National Park, the Costa Verde Resort features an incredible hotel suite set inside a 1965 Boeing 727 airplane.

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Gunwook Nam’s Human Pump is a clever solution to the world’s water crisis that captures kinetic energy generated from human foot traffic and uses it to power a system of pumps that bring fresh drinking water to the surface... *thestrongrope

Gunwook Nam’s Human Pump is a clever solution to the world’s water crisis that captures kinetic energy generated from human foot traffic and uses it to power a system of pumps that bring fresh drinking water to the surface...

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This stunning home in Kirkland, Wash. is one in a series of prefabricated homes called PLACE Houses designed by architect Heather Johnston. *thestrongrope

This stunning home in Kirkland, Wash. is one in a series of prefabricated homes called PLACE Houses designed by architect Heather Johnston.

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Echoing the structures of Buckminster Fuller’s Geodesic Domes, Danish Architect Kári Thomsen and Engineer Ole Vanggaard have created Easy Domes, a series of quick assembly, low-energy homes!
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Echoing the structures of Buckminster Fuller’s Geodesic Domes, Danish Architect Kári Thomsen and Engineer Ole Vanggaard have created Easy Domes, a series of quick assembly, low-energy homes!

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Monterey Bay Shores is a stunning new development set to break ground this month that will convert a desolate disused sand mine into a thriving environmental preserve and eco-resort. *thestrongrope

Monterey Bay Shores is a stunning new development set to break ground this month that will convert a desolate disused sand mine into a thriving environmental preserve and eco-resort.

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The Dry Leaf skateboard by Lets Evo, is composed of multiple layers, using innovative renewable materials and socially responsible practices  at every stage. *thestrongrope

The Dry Leaf skateboard by Lets Evo, is composed of multiple layers, using innovative renewable materials and socially responsible practices at every stage.

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$6 Solar Powered Cooker, The Kyoto Box, Wins $75K Climate Change Prize *thestrongrope

$6 Solar Powered Cooker, The Kyoto Box, Wins $75K Climate Change Prize

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Check out exclusive video tour of Mark Baez's M Cube *thestrongrope

Check out exclusive video tour of Mark Baez's M Cube

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The BrightBuilt Barn, located in Rockwood, Maine, is one of the super energy-efficient prefab designs of the year. A highly covetable structure, this barn/studio is not only a net-zero house... it is also seeking LEED Platinum certification *thestrongrope

The BrightBuilt Barn, located in Rockwood, Maine, is one of the super energy-efficient prefab designs of the year. A highly covetable structure, this barn/studio is not only a net-zero house... it is also seeking LEED Platinum certification

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The Mayans and Egyptians constructed incredible feats of architecture able to weather the test of time, but they had no idea their pyramids would inspire the shape of the latest carbon-neutral super-structure to hit Dubai. *thestrongrope

The Mayans and Egyptians constructed incredible feats of architecture able to weather the test of time, but they had no idea their pyramids would inspire the shape of the latest carbon-neutral super-structure to hit Dubai.

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Eco-entrepreneur Dale Vince of Ecotricity and engineer Richard Jenkins are setting up on the salt flats at Lake LeFroy in Western Australia, hoping to catch the right breeze and make history in their sleek wind-powered vehicle, the Greenbird. *thestrongrope

Eco-entrepreneur Dale Vince of Ecotricity and engineer Richard Jenkins are setting up on the salt flats at Lake LeFroy in Western Australia, hoping to catch the right breeze and make history in their sleek wind-powered vehicle, the Greenbird.

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Containing 55 shipping containers stacked up like blocks, The Lotto Turm would function as a mixed-use development with a sphere at the top, which would be used to announce Stuttgart Germany's lotto numbers. *thestrongrope

Containing 55 shipping containers stacked up like blocks, The Lotto Turm would function as a mixed-use development with a sphere at the top, which would be used to announce Stuttgart Germany's lotto numbers.

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KitHAUS modular homes have a breezy backyard feel to them– perfect as a guest house or studio in a lush area of your yard. *thestrongrope

KitHAUS modular homes have a breezy backyard feel to them– perfect as a guest house or studio in a lush area of your yard.

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The solar-powered off-grid cabin is owned and designed by Maartje Lammers and Boris Zeisser of 24H Architecture as a family summer vacation retreat in southern Sweden’s Glaskogen nature reserve. Dubbed Dragspelhuset or Accordion House by locals. *thestrongrope

The solar-powered off-grid cabin is owned and designed by Maartje Lammers and Boris Zeisser of 24H Architecture as a family summer vacation retreat in southern Sweden’s Glaskogen nature reserve. Dubbed Dragspelhuset or Accordion House by locals.

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Students at Stuttgart University recently perfected a vehicle propelled by nothing more than three wheels and a 6kw turbine. *thestrongrope

Students at Stuttgart University recently perfected a vehicle propelled by nothing more than three wheels and a 6kw turbine.

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The Greentainer is a shipping container, gutted to provide flexible public space, perfect for re-using existing resources. With a good sense of design combines to create this versatile,adaptable structure. *thestrongrope

The Greentainer is a shipping container, gutted to provide flexible public space, perfect for re-using existing resources. With a good sense of design combines to create this versatile,adaptable structure.

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The Aquaduct is IDEO's “pedal-powered concept vehicle that transports, filters, and stores water.” Pedal to the well, fill up the tank and by the time you’re home you have 8 liters of purified water.

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The Aquaduct is IDEO's “pedal-powered concept vehicle that transports, filters, and stores water.” Pedal to the well, fill up the tank and by the time you’re home you have 8 liters of purified water.

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Shelby Supercars has announced that it plans to trump the Tesla Roadster and all other competitors by building the world’s fastest electric car, the Ultimate Aero EV. *thestrongrope

Shelby Supercars has announced that it plans to trump the Tesla Roadster and all other competitors by building the world’s fastest electric car, the Ultimate Aero EV.

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 Instead of an internal combustion engine, this  concept car is driven by an electric engine that generates a magnetic field capable of propelling the vehicle down the road! In theory of course :) *thestrongrope

Instead of an internal combustion engine, this concept car is driven by an electric engine that generates a magnetic field capable of propelling the vehicle down the road! In theory of course :)

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Amid veritable fields of wind turbine options the Broadstar AeroCam stands out with an innovative design that packs a powerful turbine into a compact form factor. *thestrongrope

Amid veritable fields of wind turbine options the Broadstar AeroCam stands out with an innovative design that packs a powerful turbine into a compact form factor.

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Prefab cottages for the woods! *thestrongrope

Prefab cottages for the woods!

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The sleek solar-powered Xof1 car recently rolled into Victoria, Canada to break the world’s record for the longest distance traveled in a solar vehicle! *thestrongrope

The sleek solar-powered Xof1 car recently rolled into Victoria, Canada to break the world’s record for the longest distance traveled in a solar vehicle!

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This is a cool push mower/bicycle hybrid. *thestrongrope

This is a cool push mower/bicycle hybrid.

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After clearing out the basement of the old Blatz Brewery, cases of unused beer bottles were found and instead of sending them to be recycled, they were upcycled and made apart of the re-design of the Blatz building. *thestrongrope

After clearing out the basement of the old Blatz Brewery, cases of unused beer bottles were found and instead of sending them to be recycled, they were upcycled and made apart of the re-design of the Blatz building.

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In a design move that is reminiscent of the ever popular spork, the Italian design firm Zo-loft has created a sleek recycled little fork/bottle opener called 4kans. *thestrongrope

In a design move that is reminiscent of the ever popular spork, the Italian design firm Zo-loft has created a sleek recycled little fork/bottle opener called 4kans.

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