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Jan Tyrpekl raises glass micro home on stilts in rural Austria

Wall-to-wall glass and a material palette informed by local vernacular define Zen House, a 33-square-metre micro home on stilts in Austria, completed by Czech studio Jan Tyrpekl. Read more

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Six activist architects « whose actions help effect social change »

Networking platform Archiboo presents an annual Activism Award. Here, its founder Amanda Baillieu selects six architects that embody the ideals of activism. Read more

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« The allure of the ‘bio’ prefix must be taken with some healthy scrutiny »

Biomaterials have the potential to significantly cut carbon emissions but designers should approach them with caution to avoid creating a whole new set of problems, warns Sioban Imms. Read more

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Concrete slabs will enclose national park pavilions by CEBRA in Albania

Danish architecture studio CEBRA has revealed its designs for three visitor centres in Albania, which will be topped with protruding concrete slabs that reference « shifting tectonic plates ». Read more

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Dezeen Awards 2024 identity « embraces inclusivity »

Graphic designer Micha Weidmann has used vibrant abstract forms to craft this year’s Dezeen Awards campaign. Here, he explains how the identity took shape. Read more

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The Low-Cost Marvel 🤩🤔 Sun Country Airlines Flights Reviews

Looking for affordable flights? Check out Sun Country Airlines! Read traveler reviews, compare prices, and find great deals for flights out of Minneapolis✈️ Sun Country Airlines is a Minnesota-based airline that has undergone big changes in recent years, transitioning from a full-service carrier to an ultra-low-cost carrier. This airline, headquartered in Minneapolis (MSP), now competes …

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Fernando Laposse draws attention to impact of « conflict avocados » in Melbourne exhibition

Designer Fernando Laposse has created a 40-metre-long tapestry in avocado dye and a cabinet with avocado skin to raise awareness of the social and ecological impacts global avocado consumption has in Mexico. Read more

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Brian Eno’s light-up turntable changes colour in « complex and unpredictable » patterns

Ambient music pioneer Bian Eno is exhibiting an updated version of his illuminated record player composed of two eccentric Perspex circles at London’s Paul Stolper Gallery. Read more

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Bijoy Jain creates bamboo hut and stone furniture for Paris exhibition

Bijoy Jain, founder of Indian architecture practice Studio Mumbai, has created a series of structures and furniture made from natural materials for the Breath of an Architect exhibition at Paris‘s Fondation Cartier gallery. Read more

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ZipAir? 🧐 Customer Reviews on Flights by Tokyo Based Airline

Discover what customers are saying about ZipAir, the Tokyo based airline. Read customer reviews and find the most affordable way to fly💸 Zipair is a relatively new Japanese budget airline and subsidiary of Japan Airlines (JAL) that offers low fares for flights between Narita Airport and cities across Asia and North America. As travelers look …

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