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Natural Talent Design Competition The 2012 challenge calls for designing a Sustainable Learning Center in Rosemount, Minnesota on the Dakota County Technical College campus. This new Sustainable Learning Center will act as a
March 22, 2012 •
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A web site has been developed by design agency 00:/ called WikiHouse. The site is an “open source construction set” for DIY individuals who desire to build their own structure. There are pre-existing templates to
March 5, 2012 •
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These aren’t the green roofs that are commonly referred to as living roofs. This is a portable pod that can be lived in on top of roof tops (or any other desired location). Nau Architects have released a self sustainable
February 26, 2012 •
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As green design becomes more common and sought after, a beautiful living wall has many advantages. For starters, it is physically appealing to the eye. Different plants can be used to create images, logos, or just an attractive
February 8, 2012 •
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Will wall coverings make a comeback? There are new reasons to consider wallpaper as an option. As far as “sick building syndrome” goes, trying to get rid of toxins can be a difficult task. In older buildings, it can
January 19, 2012 •
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It’s wonderful when your home is “off the grid”, where it relies on itself and takes care of its occupants. People have become accustomed to living with electricity and sewage, going to supermarkets to buy the
December 11, 2011 •
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A new composting structure has been designed in a circular shape. Architects from Bakoko, a Japanese firm, call it a Comploo. It consists of tall black bins with 2 openings. One to insert the compost at the top, and one at the
November 7, 2011 •
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Typical concrete can be rather cold and boring. Solid Poetry has found a new way of making concrete interesting and beautiful. During dry weather, the concrete still looks rather bland. Once it becomes damp, a faded pattern will
October 30, 2011 •
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New materials are consistently being invented and discovered. Sustainability and green design have been a large drive. Substitutes for plastics and other non-biodegradable products are in need to reduce landfill waste. Liquid
October 17, 2011 •
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Nontraditional building methods is one of the interesting topics the Architectural program has to offer. Green design is on the rise, and creativity is finding effective ways to achieve this. Recycling and using natural
September 21, 2011 •
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