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"Elephant skin" mycelium tiles keep buildings chilled – and look cool, too
newatlas.com - 30+ days ago

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architecture
Inside the ‘Not Architecture’ of High Line Designers Diller Scofidio + Renfro
Liz Diller talks about the new book that surveys the 40 years of buildings and artworks she created with partners Ricardo Scofidio and Charles...
bloomberg.com - 30+ days ago
outdoors
The best heated clothing to keep you warm and toasty in cold weather
Some time s even the bulkiest, puffiest, most well-insulated winter parka feels weak against the howling wind and below-freezing temperatures winter can bring. If you’ve been on a blustery ski lift, dog walk, or winter hike and felt chilled to the bone, it may be time to upgrade to winter clothing...
sfgate.com - 30+ days ago
architecture
brutalist italy: roberto conte & stefano perego capture concrete monuments at berlin show
the photographers documented over 100 structures from the 1960s-80s, from cemeteries and sanctuaries to port buildings and residential complexes....
designboom.com - 28 days ago
architecture / design
The first AI-designed buildings are coming
AI architecture is making its way from concept to construction. On an unremarkable vacant lot in Atlanta’s West End, a proposed rowhouse construction project could soon become a milestone of modern design. The building itself is not particularly special; its 17 units have attractive geometrical...
fastcompany.com - 15 days ago
nature
Komodo dragons have teeth capped with a layer of iron
The Komodo dragon, one of the planet’s fiercest reptiles, reinforces its teeth with an iron cap – and researchers think some dinosaurs may have had...
newscientist.com - 30+ days ago
architecture / technology / design
Earplugs made from mycelium can protect your ears from intense noises
As someone who regularly goes to concerts and also someone who’s approaching middle age, I can see that pretty soon I may need to bring earplugs just...
yankodesign.com - 16 days ago
movie & tv
"You're trained not to be too pushy": Julia Stiles had to unlearn being a "people pleaser"
"I'm a romantic at heart," says Julia Stiles. But anyone familiar with the actress' most indelible roles, from the flinty Kat Stratford of 1999's "10 Things I Hate About You" to the vengeful Lumen Pierce on "Dexter," would know that her romantic streak has been leaning a little dark for decades...
salon.com - 30+ days ago
travel
The Shambles
Two of Manchester’s oldest buildings were moved twice. Most buildings in Manchester’s city center date after 1800, when the city was at the forefront...
atlasobscura.com - 8 days ago
architecture
3D-Printed Geopolymer Tiles Could Address UAE’s Humidity and Mould Problems
We think 3D-printed geopolymer tiles could be the sustainable solution to tackle humidity and mould. Here's why...
fm-middleeast.com - 30+ days ago
architecture
Fifteen of America's most significant art deco buildings
As part of our ongoing Art Deco Centenary series, Dezeen rounds up 15 of the most noteworthy US examples of art deco architecture, from New York...
dezeen.com - 28 days ago
entrepreneurship
East Lothian council launches bursary scheme to repair historic buildings in decline
Dunbar Conservation Area Regeneration Scheme (CARS) has launched a new bursary programme to support people who want to learn the skills needed to...
scotsman.com - 12 days ago
nutrition
Banana Bark
This sweet chocolate banana bark is the kind of treat that hits the spot all year long. Frozen in summer or chilled from the fridge any time —it’s...
xoxobella.com - 30+ days ago
architecture
Deconstruction & Salvage: When Historic Buildings Come Down, Can the Materials Find New Life? - ecoRI News
ecori.org - 30+ days ago
job & work
Farm buildings near M5 park and ride site set to be transformed
Farm buildings near one of Taunton's park and ride sites could be turned into new industrial units if plans are approved. Cambria Farm lies next to...
somersetlive.co.uk - 30+ days ago
architecture
Maryland’s Montgomery County sets energy use standards for multifamily, commercial buildings
Dive Brief:• The Montgomery County, Maryland, County Council voted to establish regulations for its building energy performance standards on Feb. 25....
smartcitiesdive.com - 30+ days ago
crafting
The Grassroots Race to Save Altadena’s Historic Batchelder Tiles—Before the Bulldozers Move In
In the Eaton Fire burn zone, fireplaces adorned with Arts and Crafts tiles are among the sole surviving relics of the town’s architectural heritage, and volunteers are on a mission to salvage them. Shortly after the Eaton Fire devastated Altadena, California, burning more than 6,000 homes and 3,000...
dwell.com - 30+ days ago
beauty
The "Butter Skin" Trend Is Basically a Cheat Code for Effortless Glowy Makeup
whowhatwear.com - 30+ days ago
architecture
Back to Minneapolis and a House With a Pedigree
Two years ago, after living for decades in Oak Park, Ill., surrounded by Frank Lloyd Wright buildings, Janet Levitt returned to the Minneapolis neighborhood where she was raised and bought her own little piece of architectural history. The 1964 house in the Prospect Park district was designed by...
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nature
BLM could throw lifeline to amphibians and reptiles
The recently finalized Bureau of Land Management Public Lands Rule could give a boost to America's most at-risk terrestrial vertebrates: amphibians...
publicnewsservice.org - 30+ days ago
interior design
I've Been Obsessing Over Bathroom Tile Murals — Here's How They Work, and How You Can Get the Look Easily
Mural tiles are my favorite way to turn a bathroom into the most exciting room in the house. While every other room in your home receives the luxury...
livingetc.com - 14 days ago
design
Plumbing Retrofit Strategies in Older Buildings
Story at a glance:• The experts at Oatey share tips to boost sustainability in projects. • These retrofit strategies help, from coordinating logistics to...
gbdmagazine.com - 30+ days ago
architecture
Boston Leads the Way: First City to Mandate Net Zero Carbon Emissions for New Buildings
Boston is taking a pioneering step towards carbon neutrality by becoming the first city in the U.S. to mandate that all new large buildings achieve...
worldarchitecture.org - 30+ days ago
technology
Google may let you resize Quick Settings tiles in Android 16
Android 16 will not only overhaul the UI of the Quick Settings panel but also make tiles resizable. Last month, we reported that Google is working on a major overhaul of Android’s Quick Settings panel for next year’s Android 16 update. From what we managed to enable, it looks like Google wants...
androidauthority.com - 30+ days ago
architecture
Hundred buildings of Italian Brutalism on show
Radical, experimental, postmodern, and expressive: in Berlin, Italian Brutalist architecture is portrayed in the photographs of Roberto Conte and...
domusweb.it - 30+ days ago
architecture
Creating smart buildings with privacy-first sensors
Butlr, founded by former Media Lab researchers, uses insights from thermal sensors to make buildings safe and efficient. Gaining a better...
mit.edu - 30+ days ago