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Category: Architecture
It's so clear... it's like... see through. - via NY Times
Clipped by James on 5/8/2008 5:12:00 PM
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Category: News
The LA Times figures out something we've known for a while: sheds rock! - via LA Times
Clipped by Anthony on 5/8/2008 3:00:00 PM
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Category: Urban
Just to make this clear: Land Living in no way endorses illegal behavior of any kind...but making a statement by taking your bicycle into gridlock on LA's freeways... at minimum deserves a second look. - via vimeo
Clipped by Nico on 5/7/2008 6:13:00 PM
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Category: Landscape
While we were sleeping, Curbed LA went all L+L and took a garden and home tour. - via Curbed
Clipped by James on 5/5/2008 4:20:00 PM
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Category: Green
The UAE have contracted Lord Foster to design the first zero-carbon, zero-waste city in the world. Why does an oil producing country do this? 'Cause they CAN! - via guardian
Clipped by Nico on 5/5/2008 12:42:00 PM
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Category: Green
"The glowing amber dot on a light switch in the entryway of George Tsapoitis' house offers a clue about the future of electricity. A few times this summer, when millions of air conditioners strain the Toronto region's power grid, that pencil-tip-sized amber dot will blink." - via Wired
Clipped by Anthony on 5/5/2008 10:56:00 AM
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Category: Landscape
"For many, a lush, green lawn is a symbol of proud homeownership as well as a pleasant place on which to relax or play. Lawns, however, require a lot of water--water which, depending where you live, may be in short supply." - via WikiHow
Clipped by Anthony on 5/4/2008 4:50:00 PM
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Category: Architecture
Holy schnikes: "the world's largest and most expensive home: a 27-story skyscraper in downtown Mumbai with a cost nearing $2 billion." Designed by Perkins + Will and Hirsch Bedner Associates. [images] - via Forbes
Clipped by James on 5/2/2008 11:43:00 AM
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Category: News
"Two parched years - punctuated by the driest spring in at least 150 years - could force districts across California to ration water this summer as policymakers and scientists grow increasingly concerned that the state is on the verge of a long-term drought." - via SF Gate
Clipped by Anthony on 5/2/2008 11:06:00 AM
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Category: Appliances
Izona CookSurface from Fisher & Paykel has retracting burners and pan supports and an LED indicator showing burner temps. - via Crave
Clipped by Anthony on 5/2/2008 10:43:00 AM
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Category: Landscape
It can be walked on, it repels weeds, prevents soil erosion, and it doesn't need fertilized. Is moss a better alternative to a traditional lawn? - via NY Times
Clipped by Anthony on 5/1/2008 11:16:00 PM
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Category: Landscape
The LA Times has a photo gallery preview of some of the backyards featured in the Venice Garden & Home tour. - via LA Times
Clipped by Anthony on 5/1/2008 10:47:00 PM
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Category: Events
Los Angeles is actually considering imposing laws to outlaw these rolling culinary marvels! INCREDIBLE!! Please sign the petition and try the Al Pastor on Taco Truck Night (May 1st)! Thanks Natalie. - via grapevine
Clipped by Nico on 5/1/2008 6:09:00 PM
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Category: News
You know what they say about men with big houses... - via Times of India
Clipped by Anthony on 5/1/2008 1:55:00 PM
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Category: Misc
Energy-Savvy House Broadcasts on Twitter - via Wired
Clipped by Anthony on 4/30/2008 4:38:00 PM
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Category: Misc
AKA "carefully wrapping gifts in decorative paper." - via PingMag
Clipped by James on 4/30/2008 3:28:00 PM
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Category: Art
On growing up in Mexico City: "I didn't go to art school and discover popular culture; it was already all around me." Awesome. - via Artkrush
Clipped by James on 4/30/2008 3:11:00 PM
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Category: Architecture
A wise man once said, "If it's not Scottish, it's crap." A new school in Glasgow by Gordon Murray + Alan Dunlop Architects. - via Archidose
Clipped by James on 4/30/2008 3:04:00 PM
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Category: Architecture
What high-tech camping gear means to architecture. Where are you, you camping architects? Nico? Anyone? - via BLDGBLOG
Clipped by James on 4/30/2008 2:27:00 PM
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Category: Architecture
Or, Rem is a Jawa?!? Ah, right, he's just Dutch. - via Life w/o Buildings
Clipped by James on 4/30/2008 2:13:00 PM
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