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June 2011, 22
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werner aisslinger: hemp house at DMY berlin 2011
published 06.22.11
an exploration of sustainable materials, this structure is made of more than 70% natural fibers, compressed with a water-based binder to form an lightweight yet durable composite.
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james corner field operations: race street pier philadelphia
published 06.22.11
located along philadelphia's delaware river, the intervention seeks to connect the city with the river, reactivating the water's edge and establishing the area as an intimate public park.
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kulla design studio: 50% sawdust table lamps
published 06.22.11
created with a composite of sawdust and plastic bags, the shades of these lamps render colorful patterns that reframe the possibilities of reusing waste material.
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samsung nc215s solar netbook
published 06.22.11
generating an hour's worth of power for every two hours of exposure to sunlight, the 10.1-inch solar netbook is designed for outdoor use, featuring a bright screen and anti-reflective coating.
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moshe safdie: kauffman center for the performing arts complete
published 06.22.11
construction is now complete for kansas city's state-of-the-art home for local, regional and national cultural and social events.
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chain stool by early flower for the fifty fifty projects
published 06.22.11
'collection in chains' turns unexpected material into furniture, formed from the casting of a stool wrapped in chain links.
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salvatore franzese: procreation + conceived at DMY berlin 2011
published 06.21.11
exploring the genesis of life and artistic creation, salvatore franzese uses the layered process of thread-wrapping to construct textured works.
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carvalho araùjo: museu da geira romans
published 06.21.11
respecting the pre-esixting elements of the site, the museum inserts itself into the landscape and features a ramped road that divides the floor plan into two functional areas.
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jon salerno: habitat microhome concept
published 06.21.11
a 100-square-foot home and an electric vehicle can function independently or as a single living space, sharing alternative energy and offering a sustainable option for living and commuting.
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gl / sasaki yusuke + sekiguchi satomi: room n3w
published 06.21.11
originally divided into multiple spaces, this now spacious room features an unifying open plan that accommodates a diverse range of activities.
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