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3 weeks ago
Business

Key Solar Panel Ingredient Is Made in the U.S.A. Again

Revival of a solar panel ingredient factory in Moses Lake, WA, aims to reduce reliance on China. [ more ]
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BBC Sport
2 months ago
Soccer (FIFA)

Man City submit plan for nearly 11,000 solar panels

Manchester City plans to install nearly 11,000 solar panels at their training complex and stadium, aiming to offset all day-to-day operations' power consumption.
The club aims to become one of the largest renewable energy producers in football, following sustainability initiatives and seeking 'net zero' status by 2030. [ more ]
www.pressenterprise.com
11 months ago
East Bay (California)

Photos: Palm Springs home built by actress Lindsey Gort, developer husband asks $5.1 million

The dining area.(Photo by Lance Gerber Studio) The kitchen.(Photo by Lance Gerber Studio) The double-sided glass breezeway.(Photo by Lance Gerber Studio) The primary bedroom.(Photo by Lance Gerber Studio) The primary bathroom.(Photo by Lance Gerber Studio) The San Jacinto mountain range provides a backdrop to the pool and outdoor kitchen.
Dezeen
11 months ago
Design

The Line "does not touch the poetry of the desert" says Massimiliano Fuksas

The founders of Italian practice Studio Fuksas have spoken to the Italian press about their designs for The Line mega city in Saudi Arabia, which are on display during the Venice Architecture Biennale.Speaking to Italian newspaper La Repubblica in a rare interview by an architect working on the project, Massimiliano and Doriana Fuksas said that the project aligned with the aims of the Venice Architecture Biennale they curated in 2000.
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London
BBC News
3 months ago
London

London mayor's group solar panel scheme 'quietly shelved' - Tories

Londoners are experiencing delays and faulty solar panels through a City Hall scheme that allows for group buying of discounted solar panels.
The Solar Together program, introduced in 2017 and backed by London mayor Sadiq Khan, has faced complaints and issues with the supplier going into liquidation. [ more ]
www.standard.co.uk
3 months ago
London

Mayor and Government urged to boost funding for London's green energy projects

Local planning rules are causing significant delays to community energy schemes in London, which can take a year to gain approval from councils.
A funding boost is needed to support community energy projects and unlock the potential of green energy for the benefit of communities in London. [ more ]
www.standard.co.uk
11 months ago
London

Fire rips through six-storey building in Marylebone

A fire has engulfed the roof of a six-storey office building in Marylebone that was under refurbishment.A dozen fire engines and around 80 firefighters are tackling the blaze on George Street after first being called to the scene just after 6pm.Road closures are in place at the junction of George Street and Baker Street.
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www.fastcompany.com
3 months ago
OMG science

This startup plans to beam solar power from space

Space-based solar power is being explored as a way to overcome the limitations of solar energy on Earth.
Startups are working on sending solar panels to space and transmitting the power back to Earth using radio frequency beams. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
4 months ago
OMG science

Japan Becomes the Latest Country to Land on the Moon

Japan successfully landed a robotic spacecraft on the moon, but its solar panels were not generating power.
The mission was intended to demonstrate precision landing and could be useful for future manned missions to the moon. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
4 months ago
OMG science

Japan's Slim spacecraft lands on moon but struggles to generate power

Japan's Smart Lander for Investigating Moon (Slim) encountered difficulty generating electricity after landing on the moon.
The lander's solar panels may not have been angled correctly towards the sun, resulting in battery power being used instead. [ more ]
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Dezeen
11 months ago
Design

Mjolk Architekti creates "wonderful and fun place" for Montessori kindergarten

Mjölk Architekti aimed to embed Montessori ideals of learning through play and self-determined activity in this nursery extension in Jablonec nad Nisou, Czech Republic.Built in the small town of Jablonec nad Nisou, the project was designed by Prague-based Mjölk Architekti in collaboration with Projektový atelier David.
Dezeen
11 months ago
Design

HW Studio creates austere white home in Mexico to evoke "sense of security"

Local firm HW Studio Arquitectos has completed an all-white stucco home in Morelia, Mexico, whose hermetic design serves as a haven for the residents.Morelia-based HW Studio completed the 375-square metre (4,036-square foot) house in 2023, taking up an entire corner plot in the city in the state of Michoacán.
Dezeen
1 year ago
Design

Lina Ghotmeh wraps Hermes leather workshop in "galloping arches"

Lebanese architect Lina Ghotmeh has created a brick workshop in Louviers, France, for luxury brand Hermès that is the first industrial building to achieve France's highest environmental labelling.The wood-framed Maroquinerie de Louviers workshop, located in Hermès' hub in Normandy, was built from over 500,000 bricks produced by local brick-makers located 70 kilometres from the site.
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SFGATE
11 months ago
SF real estate

Actor Penn Badgley Looking To Flip Recently Purchased Catskills Home for $1.7M

Mike Pont/Getty Images for A+E / Realtor.comPenn Badgley, star of Netflix's "You," already wants to unload the 10.5-acre, West Shokan, NY, home he bought for $1.6 million just last year.He had planned to use the place as a retreat for family and friends.Instead, he's selling it for $1.7 million.
SFGATE
1 year ago
SF real estate

5 Marvelous Midcentury Modern Homes-All Priced Below $600K

Realtor.com Anyone can convert a home to the ever-popular modern farmhouse style.But a chic house with a midcentury modern vibe is more than a decor switch-up.Maybe that's why the architecture is so enduring.While midcentury modern homes might have certain features in common, like the original open floor plans, clean lines, and floor-to-ceiling windows and sliders, each dwelling is different.
www.standard.co.uk
1 year ago
London

City Hall officials grilled over scandal-hit solar scheme

O fficials at City Hall faced a grilling this week over a scandal-hit solar panel scheme, which was dubbed a customer service car crash.In a question and answer session, the London Assembly's environment committee quizzed two of City Hall's top officers about the organisation's Solar Together group buying programme.
www.standard.co.uk
1 year ago
London

Half of London homes do not meet minimum energy rating in proposed bill

M ore than half of London properties do not meet the minimum energy efficient requirement proposed in a new members bill.Almost two million London homes, or 54 percent of those rented or sold since 2008, sit below the Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of Band C - something the Liberal Democrats' bill would outlaw by 2033.
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Yanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
1 year ago
Design

The ultimate towable survival bunker, ELE, comes ready to protect you from bear and zombie attack - Yanko Design

In a world plagued by disasters, if you imagine towing a trailer right through the heart of a catastrophe without an iota of doubt, Mammoth Overland dares to offer a solution in the ELE Trailer.Combining mobility with utmost safety and self-reliance, ELE is designed to be the ultimate towable survival bunker.
Dezeen
1 year ago
Design

Top 10 tallest mass-timber buildings around the world

As part of our Timber Revolution series, we have rounded up the world's 10 tallest buildings with mass-timber structures, including an engineered-wood shopping-centre extension and a carbon-negative cultural centre.Compiled using data from the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat, the roundup also features apartment towers, hotels and a school, demonstrating the potential of mass timber in building tall structures.
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www.thelocal.fr
1 year ago
France politics

Macron says France to train Ukrainian fighter pilots

Emmanuel Macron on Monday announced 13 billion of new foreign investment in France through the Choose France project - an initiative that aims to make France a more attractive place for foreign businesses.Here are the sectors where big new investments have been announced.Published: 15 May 2023 15:18 CEST Macron on Monday attended the 6th annual Choose France conference at Versailles one of his pet projects which is central to his vision of making France a more business-friendly country.
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1 year ago
France politics

E-batteries, solar panels and medicines: France announces 13 billion of new foreign investment

Macron on Monday attended the 6th annual Choose France conference at Versailles one of his pet projects which is central to his vision of making France a more business-friendly country.The Elysee's figures released on Monday show 13 billion of investment via Choose France only one part of the foreign direct investment in France.
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1 year ago
NYC real estate

$1.9 Million Homes in California

Charmaine David for Sotheby's International Realty Charmaine David for Sotheby's International Realty Charmaine David for Sotheby's International Realty Charmaine David for Sotheby's International Realty Charmaine David for Sotheby's International Realty Charmaine David for Sotheby's International Realty Charmaine David for Sotheby's International Realty Charmaine David for Sotheby's International Realty Charmaine David for Sotheby's International Realty This home is a mix of old and new: The living room and kitchen on the lower level were added in 2005; the rest of the house dates to the early 20th century and was moved to this site from Pasadena.
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1 year ago
New York City

An Aggressive Passive Push for a Brooklyn Brownstone

This article is part of our Design special section about making the environment a creative partner in the design of beautiful homes.When Hope Reeves and Martin Walker bought an 1899 brownstone in Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn, five years ago, they knew it was going to require a lot of work to meet their ambitions for a smartly functional and stylish home to share with their three sons.
HousingWire
1 year ago
Real estate

CFPB proposes rule to bolster PACE loan borrower protections

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) announced on Monday a proposed rule that seeks to bolster consumer protections for borrowers seeking Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) financing for home renovations.These loans, which are often used to finance environmentally-minded renovations, like the addition of solar panels, have led to financial instability for some borrowers.
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www.nytimes.com
1 year ago
Design

Turning Ashes and Sand' Into Art

This article is part of our Design special section about making the environment a creative partner in the design of beautiful homes.The fairy tale castle that Alice Stori Liechtenstein and her family inhabit in the hilly countryside of southern Austria is far from the hotbeds of contemporary design distant both geographically (it's a six-hour drive from Milan, for example) and stylistically (built in medieval times, with later Baroque and Rococo additions).
www.nytimes.com
1 year ago
Europe news

An Irish Abbey Where the Grass Is Always Warmer

This article is part of our Design special section about making the environment a creative partner in the design of beautiful homes.Between Holy Week and the demands of farm life, it wasn't easy to get Sister Lily Scullion on the phone in April.(Sorry for the delay, have been very busy with lambing, she wrote in an email.)
english.elpais.com
1 year ago
Environment

U.S. renewable electricity surpassed coal in 2022

Employees of NY State Solar, a residential and commercial photovoltaic systems company, install solar panels on a roof, in August 2022, in Massapequa, New York.John Minchillo (AP) Electricity generated from renewables surpassed coal in the United States for the first time in 2022, the U.S. Energy Information Administration announced Monday.
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Futurism
1 year ago
OMG science

NASA Extracts Oxygen From Simulated Moon Dust

Oxygen Squad
Researchers at NASA's Johnson Space Center have successfully extracted oxygen from simulated lunar soil.According to the agency, it's the first time such an extraction was completed inside a vacuum environment like the actual Moon.It's an exciting proof of concept scientifically, but also economically.
english.elpais.com
1 year ago
OMG science

China's Mars rover finds signs of recent water in sand dunes

This Aug. 26, 2003, image made available by NASA shows Mars as it lines up with the Sun and the Earth.AP Water may be more widespread and recent on Mars than previously thought, based on observations of Martian sand dunes by China's rover.The finding highlights new, potentially fertile areas in the warmer regions of Mars where conditions might be suitable for life to exist, though more study is needed.
Ars Technica
1 year ago
OMG science

All the ways the most common bit of climate misinformation is wrong

It starts as a reasonable question: If the Earth's climate changed before humans existed, how can we be so sure the current change is due to us and not something natural?To answer that question, we need to understand what caused the natural changes of the past.Fortunately, science has a good handle on the causes of Earth's natural climate changes going back hundreds of millions of years.
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www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
France news

Do Adani's woes matter for India's clean energy transition?

When the bidders for India's multibillion-dollar incentive to make solar components were announced in early March, the absence of corporate behemoth Adani Group was conspicuous.The group which set up a gigantic factory to make solar equipment in 2016, more than tripled its capacity to make solar panels since 2017 and have begun making silicon materials needed to convert the sun rays to electricity was expected to bid in a large way, said Chiranjeev Saluja, the managing director of Premier Energies, an Indian solar components manufacturer.
Austin Monitor
1 year ago
Austin

Doggett celebrates federal funding to benefit Foundation Communities - Austin Monitor

Wednesday, March 15, 2023 by Nina Hernandez
At a Tuesday press conference, U.S. Rep. Lloyd Doggett and Foundation Communities celebrated $3.5 million in federal funds that will go toward three of the local housing nonprofit's programs serving low- and middle-income families in Austin."Before affordability was a top concern for folks across our community, Foundation Communities was doing something about it," Doggett said.
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1 year ago
Real estate

How Many Solar Panels Does It Take to Power a House?

Renewable energy is a growing industry and is key to transitioning away from fossil fuels.Solar energy is the most popular and abundant renewable energy source .In fact, residential solar power installations from 2020 to 2021.However, solar is still far behind the nonrenewable energy sources in production; only of all utility-scale electricity comes from solar, a far smaller share than natural gas (38%) or coal (22%).
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Ars Technica
1 year ago
OMG science

The fight to expose corporations' real impact on the climate

Say you are a maker of computer graphics cards, under pressure from investors questioning your green credentials.You know what to do.You email your various departments, asking them to tally up their carbon emissions and the energy they consume.Simple enough.You write a report pledging a more sustainable future, in which your trucks are electrified and solar panels adorn your offices.
www.theguardian.com
1 year ago
London

Rebuild or retrofit? Row breaks out over plans for Camden estate

A conflict between saving carbon and building better homes has broken out on a groundbreaking 1960s council estate in London.The London borough of Camden is planning to raze and replace the West Kentish Town estate, which was built almost 60 years ago.It says the homes are too small, the concrete panel buildings are dilapidated and most residents want new homes.
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1 year ago
Brooklyn

ConEd customers installed a record 9,600 solar energy projects in 2022, utility says | amNewYork

In 2022, Consolidated Edison (ConEd) customers installed a record number of solar arrays on the rooftops of their businesses and homes, according to the energy giant.Over 9,600 solar projects were completed throughout Westchester County and the five boroughs of New York City, ConEd announced this week.
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SFGATE
1 year ago
SF real estate

Tranquil Desert Oasis Mesmerizes the Market Near Palm Springs for $1.55M

Realtor.com It's not a mirage.This really is a desert oasis, and it's had quite the transformation.The original house was built in 1976 as a midcentury geomorphic home.The redone residence is now a turnkey dream, with two bedrooms and 2.5 baths.It is listed for $1.55 million."It's a very zen vibe as you walk through the property," explains listing agent Simon Mills, of Mills Realty.
SFGATE
1 year ago
SF real estate

5 Absolutely Adorable Tiny Homes That Will Tempt You To Downsize ASAP

Realtor.com There's no doubt about it-we're infinitely intrigued by tiny homes.Perhaps it's because they allow us to live in wildly varied locations without spending an arm and a leg.Or perhaps it's because these petite properties are low maintenance, and have a way smaller footprint.Whatever the reason that draws you to diminutive dwellings, you'll love these five we've picked out.
SFGATE
1 year ago
SF real estate

5 Glorious Glass Houses to Take Full Advantage of Daylight Saving Time

Realtor.comThose of us who like our sunlight hours to extend into the evening will appreciate the upcoming transition to daylight saving time-as well as houses that take full advantage of it.We've found five gorgeous glass houses that look out on some of the most glorious landscapes in the country: the mountains around Sundance, scenic Lake Placid, and the Mojave Desert's Joshua Tree, just to name a few highlights.
SFGATE
1 year ago
SF real estate

Rare Midcentury Modern Beauty in Santa Monica Seeks Buyer With $10.5M

Realtor.com Designed by Thornton M. Abell, a midcentury modern architect in Southern California, the house is tucked into one of Santa Monica Canyon's highly desirable neighborhoods, says agent Frank Langen, of Deasy Penner & Partners.The property is listed for $10,500,000.Built for the Haines family, the beautiful abode was included in photographer Julius Shulman's 2013 book, " Modern Rediscovered."
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Inverse
1 year ago
Science

Astronomers May Have a New Technique to Spot Distant Alien Cities

A momentary gleam of starlight could reveal alien construction to the next generation of telescopes, a recent paper suggests.We've all experienced it: the glint of sunlight bouncing off a car passenger's cell phone screen, nearly blinding us as we try to keep our eyes on the road.That phenomenon, in which a shiny object reflects light in one direction, is called specular reflection.
Dezeen
1 year ago
Design

Mjolk Architekti creates gabled wooden headquarters for Czech timber company

Czech studio Mjölk Architekti has created a mass-timber building with a gabled solar-panelled roof for the headquarters of timber and forest management company Kloboucká lesní in the Czech Republic.With its oversized timber gable, the four-storey structure in Brumov-Bylnice nods to traditional architectural forms.
Dezeen
1 year ago
Design

Ignacio Rojas Hirigoyen designs prototype tackling global housing crisis

Ignacio Rojas Hirigoyen Architects and The Andes House have designed a modular prototype that can be configured to construct low-cost housing.The Industrialized Building System Prototype was designed by Ignacio Rojas Hirigoyen Architects and The Andes House and fabricated by Cromolux in Santiago, before being assembled in the nearby town of Casablanca, Chile.
Dezeen
1 year ago
Design

Henning Larsen uses natural materials for Danish school extension

Straw, eelgrass and wood feature in this bio-based extension that Danish architecture studio Henning Larsen has added to Feldballe School in Denmark.The angular timber-clad extension, which contains science classrooms, is intended to demonstrate the potential of natural materials in architecture.It was designed by Henning Larsen with the aim of having the carbon sequestered in the construction materials help to offset the building's lifetime emissions.
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www.theguardian.com
1 month ago
London politics

Tory candidate for London mayor has Trumpian attitude to climate, says Khan

Sadiq Khan accuses his Conservative rival of being Trumpian over climate crisis and announces plans for solar panels on schools. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
1 month ago
Europe news

Germany's Solar Panel Industry, Once a Leader, Is Getting Squeezed

Germany was once the leader in solar panel production before China took over due to price undercutting.
Some German solar panel manufacturers are advocating for government incentives to protect the industry due to environmental and reliability advantages. [ more ]
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www.nytimes.com
3 months ago
US politics

Why the Cost of Biden's Climate Law Keeps Going Up

The estimated price tag for President Biden's clean-energy and climate agenda has effectively doubled since the Inflation Reduction Act was signed into law.
The rise in price tag is due to forecasters' belief that the law will be more popular than originally expected. [ more ]
www.cnn.com
1 year ago
US politics

US Navy releases photos of Chinese spy balloon recovery effort

(CNN)The US Navy released photos Tuesday of its recovery effort of a suspected Chinese spy balloon, which US fighter jets shot down over the Atlantic Ocean on Saturday.The photos from Sunday show sailors from a Navy explosive disposal team pulling debris from the deflated balloon onto a boat.The debris recovered is being taken to an FBI laboratory in Quantico, Virginia, for analysis as the US looks to understand the capabilities of the balloon.
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www.nytimes.com
3 months ago
Cars

What China's E.V. City Says About the State of the Economy

Government-directed growth in industries like electric vehicles and solar panels has made China a global export superpower.
Hefei's industrial policies have led to a surge in electric vehicle manufacturing, but this has also resulted in overcapacity and financial losses for the industry. [ more ]
Yanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
11 months ago
Design

Top 10 perfect products for your pets - Yanko Design

As much as I love spending time with my own cats, I'm honestly running out of ways to keep them entertained and prevent them from knocking down an item or two in my home, out of sheer boredom.If you're pretty much in the same precarious situation as me and are always looking for new ways to keep your pet entertained, productive, and happy, then this collection of pet products promises to come to your rescue!
Yanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
11 months ago
Design

Floating Bamboo House can become alternative housing for the Mekong Delta area - Yanko Design

There are several countries in Southeast Asia where one of the tourist attractions is floating markets.You'll see some in Thailand, Vietnam, and Cambodia, and if you've never seen one before, it's an interesting thing to experience.But for a lot of these countries, flooding and the harsh effects of climate change are also part of their reality.
Dezeen
11 months ago
Design

Matthew Royce includes underground pools in industrial Venice Beach house

Architect Matthew Royce drew upon both global and local influences while designing a home for himself in southern California that features industrial materials and subterranean reflecting pools.The house is located on a rounded, triangular site on Oxford Avenue in Venice Beach.It sits along the path of a former electric streetcar line, which operated in the first half of the 1900s.
Yanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
11 months ago
Design

This timber net-zero home is giving low energy homes a new and deeper meaning - Yanko Design

For the past 10 years, PAD Studio has been conducting a study on the true environmental impact of low-energy homes.The studio has been studying the New Forest House for the past decade.The home is located within an 18.5-acre plot, which is situated adjacent to ancient woodland and heath, in the New Forest National Park.
Dezeen
11 months ago
Design

Tomas Saraceno transforms Serpentine gallery to welcome all species

Argentinian artist Tomás Saraceno has changed the HVAC and electrical system of the Serpentine gallery in London, in an effort to make an exhibition for all the nearby species.Titled Web(s) of Life, the exhibition presents some of the artist's most recent and well-known environmentally focused works, while also encompassing interventions into the building itself.
Dezeen
11 months ago
Design

Lina Ghotmeh's Serpentine Pavilion is a space for "people to get together"

Architect Lina Ghotmeh discusses her design for this year's Serpentine Pavilion in London, in this exclusive video produced by Dezeen for the gallery.Set to take the form of a timber shelter housing a concentric table for visitors to congregate around, Ghotmeh's pavilion in London's Kensington Gardens will open to the public next Friday - 9 June 2023.
Boston.com
11 months ago
Boston real estate

Home of the Week: Acton Colonial is real energy-saver

Home of the Week Home of the Week: 24 Jackson Drive, Acton$1,499,000Current owner says his electric bill for the entire year is now about $300, while previously it was that much every month.Style Colonial
Year built 2005
Square feet 4,242
Bedrooms 4
Baths 3 full, 1 half
Sewer/water Private/public
Taxes $24,077
Sesh Kamireddi, a mechanical and computer science engineer, carefully calculated the cost and benefit of using $28,000 in cash and tax credits to install solar panels on the roof of his south-facing Acton home in 2014, a concept he explored for environmental and economic reasons.
Boston.com
11 months ago
Boston real estate

Bedford home gives off an Earth-honoring Vermont vibe

Real Estate The mansion also offers two studios and a secret room.Can you find the hidden swing?No lawn?No problem.This single-family home at 10 Irene Road in Bedford means you won't be pushing a mower this summer.The five-bedroom, 4.5-bath home for sale, which is listed at $2,750,000, combines the comforts of a friendly neighborhood with the privacy of a secluded estate.
Boston.com
1 year ago
Boston real estate

See inside a lakeside home for sale in Westford with beachfront and a dock

Home Buying The four-bedroom property also comes with a guest house, a pool, a bonus room with a wet bar, and a gym.This lakeside home seems to be all about warmth.The 1912 Colonial at 14 Pleasant St. in Westford has a two-sided fireplace in the mudroom, a bonus room with a wood stove, a custom fire pit, a guest house with a gas stove, and a heated in-ground pool.
Brownstoner
11 months ago
Brooklyn real estate

Sunset Park Finnish Co-op With One Bedroom, Moldings, White Kitchen Asks $385K

This attractive Sunset Park one-bedroom, while compact, has appealing original features, a nicely updated minimalist kitchen, and appears to be in move-in condition.It's on the third floor of 531 41st Street, a 40-unit, four-story co-op across from Sunset Park and just outside the neighborhood's historic districts.
www.mercurynews.com
11 months ago
East Bay (California)

Alamo's Bryan Ranch masterpiece surrounded by open space

What's there not to love?Virtually every inch and every surface of this Bryan Ranch home, from the interior to the front and backyards, has been beautifully updated with exceptional and timeless features and meticulous attention to detail.Located on almost an acre at the top of Carol Court bordering open space and Mount Diablo State Park, this single-level beauty at 206 Carol Court showcases dynamic architectural design and masterfully crafted millwork, from baseboards and decorative wainscot to crown molding and vaulted, coffered, and box-beam ceilings.
Dezeen
11 months ago
Design

MVRDV designs demountable office building in Amsterdam

Dutch architecture studio MVRDV has created Matrix One, a laboratory and office building in Amsterdam designed to be dismantled into reusable parts.The six-storey building has a steel frame structure and prefabricated hollow-core concrete floor slabs, which were assembled without fixed connections so that parts can be detached and reused after the building's life span.
Yanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
11 months ago
Design

Top 10 ultimate products for pets and pet lovers - Yanko Design

As much as I love spending time with my own cats, I'm honestly running out of ways to keep them entertained and prevent them from knocking down an item or two in my home, out of sheer boredom.If you're pretty much in the same precarious situation as me and are always looking for new ways to keep your pet entertained, productive, and happy, then this collection of pet products promises to come to your rescue!
www.cbc.ca
1 year ago
Toronto

'Forever chemicals' found in Canadians' blood samples: report | CBC News

Toxic "forever chemicals" are being found in the blood of Canadians and even higher levels are being found in northern Indigenous communities says a new report from the government of Canada.Health Canada and Environment Canada have released a draft assessment of the science on per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).
www.thelocal.fr
1 year ago
France politics

Countdown: A brief history of French leaders with court convictions

In 1960 almost one third of French wealth came from industry making stuff, from steel to shoes to cars.In 2023, only one tenth of French GDP comes from manufacturing.All big western economies have seen their industrial production plunge in recent decades, as we turned instead to cheaper imports from the Far East.
www.thelocal.fr
1 year ago
France politics

OPINION: Macron has made a start, but France's reindustrialisation' must move faster

In 1960 almost one third of French wealth came from industry making stuff, from steel to shoes to cars.In 2023, only one tenth of French GDP comes from manufacturing.All big western economies have seen their industrial production plunge in recent decades, as we turned instead to cheaper imports from the Far East.
Yanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
1 year ago
Design

Wooden hut on wheels is the ultimate dog house to help doggos live a nomadic life on the go - Yanko Design

As much as I love spending time with my own cats, I'm honestly running out of ways to keep them entertained and prevent them from knocking down an item or two in my home, out of sheer boredom.If you're pretty much in the same precarious situation as me and are always looking for new ways to keep your pet entertained, productive, and happy - then say hello to the Bowowhaus!
Dezeen
1 year ago
Design

Ten beautifully biophilic buildings from Dezeen's Pinterest

In 2023 biophilic architecture has bloomed on Pinterest.We round up 10 projects from our plant-covered buildings board which feature an abundance of nature.The current climate crisis has prompted an increase in buildings that incorporate natural elements such as non-artificial light, water and plants in hopes to increase our human connection to nature and reach net-zero targets.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

Imported gas to cost UK households 6,000 each as prices continue to soar

British homes will send an average of 5,700 abroad to foreign gas producers to heat their homes and water and cook food by the middle of the next decade, a new analysis suggests.The average home could be buying foreign gas worth around 500 a year by 2035 unless efforts are made to reduce the country's dependency on gas.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

Households could spend nearly 6,000 on imported gas over next 12 years

British homes will send an average of 5,700 abroad to foreign gas producers to heat their homes and water and cook food by the middle of the next decade, new analysis suggests.The average home could be buying foreign gas worth around 500 a year by 2035, unless efforts are made to reduce the country's dependency on gas.
Yanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
1 year ago
Design

Top 10 essential camping gear for glamping enthusiasts - Yanko Design

After a tiring week at work, with the weekend joyfully looming ahead of me, I often find myself fantasizing about a short sweet getaway!Just a few days away from my hectic life, and this hectic world, in a bubble of my own, where all my worries are nowhere to be seen.And with the summer season setting in, I'm definitely in the mood to soak up some sun; and, camping could be a great outdoor activity.
Dezeen
1 year ago
Design

"Architects are so sheltered in terms of their sharing of knowledge" says Wendy Perring

Hampshire-based Pad Studio recently completed a post-occupancy study on an eco-house it completed 13 years ago.In this interview, director Wendy Perring discusses the findings.Architecture practice Pad Studio completed New Forest House in 2010.Over the past year, it has been actively measuring the home's energy usage.
Yanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
1 year ago
Design

Tiny wooden cabin in Cape Town was assembled on-site in three weeks - Yanko Design

Nestled at the bottom of a rocky hillside is a tiny wooden cabin surrounded by cypress trees and buchus.The little home overlooks Muizenberg, one of Cape Town's best-known surfing spots, and occupies 390-square-foot of space.The stunning view can be enjoyed owing to the windows seat that has been added to the space.
Yanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
1 year ago
Design

This compact, flat-packed table lamp can fit inside a single envelope - Yanko Design

The Flora Mushroom Yard Light is slim enough to fit entirely into an envelope that can slide underneath your door - barring the lightbulb, of course.Designed using flat pieces of plastic that fit into one another to attain a 3-dimensional form, the Flora Mushroom Yard Light was designed to add a bit of pop to your front or backyard.
www.housingwire.com
1 year ago
Real estate

HUD invests $837M in energy, climate renovations for multifamily housing

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) on Thursday announced that it will be investing more than $837 million in funds from the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act and its own commitment authority to address energy costs and housing quality in underserved communities.The funding will be distributed through HUD's Green and Resilient Retrofit Program (GRRP), which is designed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, address climate resilience, as well as energy and water efficiency of HUD-assisted multifamily properties located in low-income communities.
Eater
1 year ago
Food & drink

Eat Across the French Countryside on Three Heavenly Day Trips From Paris

Paris could satisfy any diner's hunger and curiosity pretty much forever, but it's a mistake to limit yourself to eating in the capital exclusively.You'd miss out on some truly compelling food experiences only a short drive or train ride away.So if you're planning to launch from Paris to check out the cultural highlights, monuments, and natural landscapes that lay beyond city limits, make sure to include stops - for a day, an overnight stay, or a full weekend - at some of France's most stunning restaurants and guesthouses.
www.portlandmercury.com
1 year ago
Portland

Good Morning, News: Portland School Board Candidate Drops Out of Race, a Chick-fil-A Could Replace a Strip Club, and McDonald's Violates Child Labor Laws

The Mercury provides news and fun every single daybut your help is essential.If you believe Portland benefits from smart, local journalism and arts coverage, please consider making a small monthly contribution, because without you, there is no us.Thanks for your support!Good morning, Portland!If last week's weather had you breaking out the jorts, you might want to opt for rain boots instead.
www.nytimes.com
1 year ago
NYC real estate

When the Circus Came to a Ghost Town

Since the days of the gold rush, dreamers hoping to strike it rich have been staking their claim to a dusty 80-acre town in the Mojave Desert called Nipton.For nearly all of them, those dreams have been fool's gold.A buyer who envisioned turning the California ghost town into a testing ground for solar power died before getting his green energy idea off the ground.
Dezeen
1 year ago
Design

LAND Arquitectos creates Chilean home with series of screened pavilions

LAND Arquitectos has completed a seaside house consisting of pavilions with wooden screens laid out according to vegetation groupings on the coastal site in Chile.Named the House of Circumferences, the home was completed in 2020 by Santiago-based studio LAND Arquitectos about 300 kilometres north of the capital city.
GSMArena.com
1 year ago
Mobile UX

Flashback: the phones that weren't, part 1 - is 18,000mAh big enough?

Unlimited power!For a brief moment in 2019 there was a smartphone with a massive 18,000mAh battery - yes, that's 3-4 times bigger than a typical phone battery today.However, it failed to find an audience and it launch was canceled.We're talking about the Energizer Power Max P18K Pop, a highly descriptive name for a unique phone.
Yanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
1 year ago
Design

Top 10 tiny homes for environmentalists who cant stop obsessing over micro-living setups - Yanko Design

Tiny homes gained popularity a couple of years ago, and since then they've cemented their place in the world of architecture.What started off as a cute little trend is now turning into a serious option for home spaces.You could say that 2022 was the year of tiny homes!And I do believe this will continue well in the future.
Dezeen
1 year ago
Design

Estudio MMX and Luis Campos weave gardens into Betterware campus in Mexico

Ample daylight, worker ammenities and low-maintenance gardens feature in a large campus for a housewares company that was designed by Mexican architecture studios Estudio MMX and Luis Campos.The project - referred to as Campus Betterware Guadalajara, or CBG - occupies a 7.5-hectare site in El Arenal, a town north of Guadalajara in the western state of Jalisco.
Dezeen
1 year ago
Design

Five key projects by architect and Dezeen Awards judge Sanjay Puri

Indian architect Sanjay Puri has joined Dezeen Awards 2023 as a judge.Here, he selects five projects that best reflect his studio's work.Puri, the principal architect and founder of Mumbai-based architecture firm Sanjay Puri Architects, describes his practice as "exploratory, constantly evolving to create spaces".
KQED
1 year ago
Science

Of Ancient Rivers and Rusting Robots: The Unceasing Search for Life on Mars | KQED

Curiosity's younger "sibling," Perseverance, along with its experimental helicopter companion, Ingenuity, has just entered its third year exploring the ancient lake bed and river delta complex in Jezero crater.Since landing in February 2021, the nuclear-powered rover has driven over 9 miles, analyzing rock, soil and atmospheric gasses, and leaving behind a cache of sealed sample tubes for the proposed Mars Sample Return mission to collect and bring back to Earth.
Design Milk
1 year ago
Design

A Swiss Lake Residence Inspired by Old, Minimalist Boathouses

On the shores of Lac de Joux in Vaud, Switzerland, Ralph Germann architectes designed House EMGD, a modern lake house built for two.The clients requested that all main rooms look out to the water without obstructed sight lines, a challenge when it came to engineering.Longing to keep things simple, the architect looked to old boathouses for inspiration, where the lake is the focus and not the interiors.
Yanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
1 year ago
Design

These AI-generated self-contained living pods under city bridges bring an affordable solution to society problems - Yanko Design

Homelessness is an ever-prevailing issue that only seems to be growing as time passes.Architect Shail Patel decided to create and harness a rather innovative and unique solution to address the complex social issue that is space shortage in an increasingly expensive world.He utilized the artificial intelligence design tool Midjourney to create a series of modular pods that are designed to help those in a tough situation find a space for the night or even become a permanent place they can count on.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
France news

Kingfisher sees profits slump despite customers spending 1.4bn to save energy

Kingfisher said it expects its falling profits to drop even further this year, as it revealed that more than 1 in every 10 it made last year came from energy and water-saving products.The company behind Screwfix and B&Q has seen profits plummet from their pandemic highs when people stuck at home were investing in their living spaces.
www.theguardian.com
1 year ago
Spain news

The crowd goes wild: FC Barcelona reveals Camp Nou stadium's animal inhabitants

In the silence after the final whistle you can hear the blackbirds sing, or perhaps a chaffinch or a Sardinian warbler.Or, if night has already fallen, you may see the bats swoop low over the centre circle as the fans shuffle towards the exits.This is the Spotify Camp Nou, the home of Barcelona football club but also of myriad creatures.
Yanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
1 year ago
Design

This modular housing system in Chile is an ingenious solution to the growing housing crisis - Yanko Design

Ignacio Rojas Hirigoyen Architects and The Andes House teamed up to create modular housing that can be configured and modified to build low-cost housing.In a time and age, where the housing crisis is accelerating daily, The Industrialized Building System Prototype is an ingenious solution fabricated by Cromulux in Santiago, with the final assembly taking place in the town of Casablanca, Chile.
Dezeen
1 year ago
Design

La Seine Musicale a symbol with meaning and function says Shigeru Ban

Japanese architect Shigeru Ban explains how his egg-shaped music auditorium acts as a western gateway to Paris in the last instalment of Dezeen's Concrete Icons series produced in collaboration with Holcim.The video features La Seine Musicale, a music complex that houses a large multipurpose concert hall and a smaller auditorium.
www.nytimes.com
1 year ago
Design

In Cairo, a Mansion Where the Layers of History Show Through

THE ARCHITECTURAL CONSERVATOR Alaa el-Habashi had been restoring a 190-room 15th-century palace for years in the historic Cairo neighborhood of al-Darb al-Ahmar when, in 2007, he and his engineer wife, Ola Said, stumbled on a spectacularly bedraggled house nearby that would consume the next decade and a half of their lives.
Dezeen
1 year ago
Design

Desert X 2023 features a sculpture made of piled train cars

Large-scale works by 12 international designers have been installed throughout the desert landscape of California's Coachella Valley for the fourth iteration of the Desert X exhibition.Each of the installations were based on the theme of "change" in the wake of the climate crisis and globalism and design's potential responses.
Ars Technica
1 year ago
OMG science

Floating solar panels could provide over a third of global electricity

The cost of solar power has dropped dramatically over the past decade, making it the cheapest source of electricity in much of the world.Clearly, that can mean cheaper power.But it also means that we can potentially install panels in places that would otherwise be too expensive and still produce power profitably.
Dezeen
1 year ago
Design

Indian studio Archiopteryx designs Noida home to conserve and store rainwater

Architecture studio Archiopteryx has created a home in Noida, India, which is arranged around water collection and topped with a rooftop swimming pool.Called The People Tree House, the home was designed for medical entrepreneurs and stands above a clinic that occupies the basement and ground floors.
Yanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
1 year ago
Design

With a shipping container-like body, LOKI Discovery Series is expedition vehicle that touches all pain points - Yanko Design

If venturing out in the untrodden trails is something that gets your adrenaline gushing, you would be on the hunt for a viable off-roader to take you to the foot of such trails.This is where LOKI Discovery Series intends to drive in as a whole new experience to traditional RVs.It is designed to let you explore unseen places in the most remote locations with total freedom of not having to bank on a campground.
Dezeen
1 year ago
Design

Dyaqua creates "invisible" solar panels that look like clay roof tiles

Italian company Dyaqua, which has developed a way to produce solar panels so that they resemble the barrel clay tiles common on the roofs of buildings in Italy, has said the technology is important for the sustainable redevelopment of historical sites.Called Invisible Solar, the panels were developed by lighting company Dyaqua and have seen growing interest due to growing concerns with heritage buildings.
iRunFar
1 year ago
Running

Power Up Your Running Adventures with 30% Off BLUETTI Devices

Portable power devices for use at the trailhead can make the perfect Valentine's Day gift for the adventure runner or camping enthusiast in your life.Or maybe it's just the kind of practical gift you'd like to give to yourself!Either way, BLUETTI is having a sale on its wide selection of solar generators and power stations from February 6 through February 20.
SFGATE
1 year ago
SF real estate

Double Delight: Combo Dome Home and Guest Cottage in Pennsylvania for $1.5M

Realtor.comA dome home that fulfilled the owner's dream, along with a rustic cottage that's popular on Airbnb, is now for sale in Zion Grove, PA.The list price is $1,590,000."It was my parents' property.It was my father's dream to build it.He was a very creative person," says daughter and listing agent Sandra Domenico, who's with Keller Williams Real Estate.
Dezeen
1 year ago
Design

Eight high-tech garments that are more than just clothing

Knitted jumpers that block facial recognition software and clothing that detects when its wearer is anxious are among the high-tech garments featured in this roundup.The past few years have seen an increasing trend for designers to test the limits of clothing by incorporating both new and established technologies into garments in order to make them move, change colour and conceal hidden messages.
Yanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
1 year ago
Design

Colorado company's family teardrop trailer is a power bank for your EV - Yanko Design

If you build your dreams on wheels, the Boulder should be your trailer of choice on the next outing to a National Park.A four-person teardrop trailer for EVs, the Boulder is more than a comfortable tow-in camper for sleeping: It is also a power backup for your EV.Designed and manufactured by Colorado Teardrops, the Boulder is specifically made with the unpredictable native weather in mind.
Yanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
1 year ago
Design

More aerodynamic than other EV trailers, Lightship L1 is designed for extended off-grid time and reduced drag - Yanko Design

Lightweight, towable campers designed for electric vehicles are gaining traction by the day.Inclined on the idea of zero emissions travel, these trailers are integrated with a battery pack that makes extended off-grid stays possible, and allow peace of mind with the possibility of recharging the towing electric vehicle, if need be.
Brooklyn Paper
1 year ago
Brooklyn

Red Hook neighbors fume over 2-year library closure * Brooklyn Paper

Red Hooks bookworms are fuming over plans to close the local library branch for two years.Librarians and elected officials gathered with community members to discuss renovation plans for the facility, but they were met with neighbors' dissatisfaction over the lack of alternative spaces and availability to keep the library's regular programming going through the closure.
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