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- What the tiniest creatures can teach us about adapting to life's challenges Tue, 24 Oct 17, 11:20pmJohn Steinbeck wrote that “all things are one thing and that one thing is all things—plankton, a shimmering phosphorescence on the sea and the spinning planets and an expanding universe, all bound together by the elastic...
- Fractal Structures Could Yield Ultralight 3D-Printable Beams That Are 10,000 Times Stronger Than Steel Sat, 1 Dec 12, 7:30amIf you were to strip away the walls, floors, and insulation, you’d see that most buildings are constructed on a frame of beams. Most beams are made from steel, and while strong, they’re fairly one-size-fits-all....
- Herzog and de Meuron Unveil Plans for Brilliant Naturally Ventilated Mãe Luiza Gymnasium Mon, 6 Feb 12, 5:00pmRead the rest of Herzog and de Meuron Unveil Plans for Brilliant Naturally Ventilated Mãe Luiza Gymnasium Permalink | Add to del.icio.us | digg Post tags: applied science, Brazil, Climate Change, CO2, community,...
- Cocoon_FS: Pohl Architects Unveils Prefab Plankton-Inspired Pod Building in Germany Tue, 31 Jan 12, 5:00pmRead the rest of Cocoon_FS: Pohl Architects Unveils Prefab Plankton-Inspired Pod Building in Germany Permalink | Add to del.icio.us | digg Post tags: algae, applied science, Climate Change, CO2, Cocoon_FS, eco design,...
- INHABITAT INTERVIEW: Green Architect & Cradle to Cradle Founder William McDonough Wed, 13 Apr 11, 9:45pmRead the rest of INHABITAT INTERVIEW: Green Architect & Cradle to Cradle Founder William McDonoughhttp://www.inhabitat.com/wp-admin/ohttp://www.inhabitat.com/wp-admin/options-general.php?page=better_feedptions-general.php?page=better_feed...