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August 2011, 20
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# 1
bloon balloon for near-space travel
published 08.16.11
an ecologically friendly alternative for near-space travel, 'bloon' is expected to bring passengers 22 miles (36km) above the planet by 2015, powered exclusively by a helium balloon.
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zaha hadid: london aquatic center now complete
published 08.15.11
zaha hadid architects has sent us images of their completed facility for the london 2012 summer olympics. capable of holding 17,500 individuals at one moment, it will be the location for swimming, diving, synchronized swimming and water polo events.
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BIAD_UFo: phoenix international media center
published 08.16.11
the curvaceous exterior shell is conceptually derived from the mobius strip presenting a continuously wrapping glass facade.
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william o'brien jr: twins - houses in five parts
published 08.16.11
a pair of structures for the families of two brothers share similar formal geometric qualities linked by a functional agricultural field encouraging frequent interaction with each other.
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suppose design office: COCAGE
published 08.14.11
integrating the elements of light, wind, shadow, and water into the atmosphere of the interior, the triangular design features a porous facade that utilizes louvers to achieve a level of privacy.
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charlotte dieckmann + nils ferber: parasite farm
published 08.15.11
the indoor compost system includes plant boxes which fit into shelving units and a larger compost container which can simply be hung from your kitchen table - all easily integrated into your current living environment.
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foster + partners: new apple campus design revealed
published 08.16.11
situated on a plot measuring 708,200 m2, the environmentally-conscious design will include an on-site generating plant that will serve as the primary source of electricity for the headquarters.
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zaha hadid: riverside museum of transport - new images
published 08.18.11
zaha hadid has revealed new images of the recently opened museum dedicated to transport, engineering and shipbuilding practices in glasgow, scotland.
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atelier A5: kg house
published 08.15.11
aiming to maximize privacy while securing an ample amount of daylight, the design elevates the house 700mm above the ground to create a horizontally running strip of window around the layout.
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XTEN architecture: nakahouse
published 08.17.11
this contemporary update to an existing dwelling sited on the steep slopes below the hollywood sign creates a terraced perimeter with panoramic views of the natural landscape.
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