Exotic Natives: Appreciating & Growing Hardy Orchids

Orchids are fancy, exotic flowers that evoke steaming jungles and … The post Exotic Natives: Appreciating & Growing Hardy Orchids appeared first on Earth911.com.

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Recycling Mystery: Clothing

We have a clothing problem in the United States and … The post Recycling Mystery: Clothing appeared first on Earth911.com.

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Rent. Wear. Return: Money-Saving Subscription Service

You’ve likely rented apartments, movies on Netflix, moving trucks, and … The post Rent. Wear. Return: Money-Saving Subscription Service appeared first on Earth911.com.

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Solar Ovens Serve Up Yummy Food Almost Anywhere

For an Earth-friendly epicurean treat, switch off your stove and … The post Solar Ovens Serve Up Yummy Food Almost Anywhere appeared first on Earth911.com.

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The Gas-Powered Garden: Just Say No

Small, gas-powered engines are about to overtake cars as the … The post The Gas-Powered Garden: Just Say No appeared first on Earth911.com.

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Lawncare Myths

Many common lawncare practices create extra work for you and … The post Lawncare Myths appeared first on Earth911.com.

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Earth911.com Quiz #15: Shopping for Sustainability

Making smart sustainable choices requires practice. Earth911’s weekly sustainability quiz … The post Earth911.com Quiz #15: Shopping for Sustainability appeared first on Earth911.com.

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Earth Day 2018: Preventing Plastic-Filled Oceans

“End Plastic Pollution” is this year’s Earth Day theme, and … The post Earth Day 2018: Preventing Plastic-Filled Oceans appeared first on Earth911.com.

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How to Recycle Hoverboards

Hoverboards took the U.S. by storm in late 2015 and … The post How to Recycle Hoverboards appeared first on Earth911.com.

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Parametrically designed Louverwall house maximizes winter sunlight

The residence has a daylit cafe that occupies the west-facing part of the ground floor, while the second and third floors house a bedroom, living room and a small kitchen. The south side facing a neighboring building, features a clerestory which continues to the west, creating a flowing curtain wall . The wall features a system of aluminium louvers designed using PLDS (Parametric Louver Design System) based on an algorithm that calculates optimal position, spacing and orientation of each louver. Related: Students design and build a gorgeous LEED Platinum-seeking forum in Kansas Thanks to the presence of the louver system, the interior is bathed in soft natural light that emphasizes the verticality of the space. The rhythmic pattern created through the interplay of light and shadows references the rhythm of music. + AND Via Archdaily Photos by Kyungsub Shin

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