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NY’s Empire State Building Gets A Colorful LED Makeover
Thanks to a new, custom LED system the façade and mast of the Empire State Building will now be able to change lighting scenes in real-time, without wasting a ton of energy.
Brick Biotope: Modular Homes For Urban Wildlife
Brick Biotope is a series of bricks designed specifically to provide a natural living environment for birds within the urban landscape.
Google Uses Waste Water To Cool Data Centers
Google hopes its new water recycling plant will help reduce costs, as well as impact on the surrounding ecosystem.
Wood-like Material Created From Old Newspapers
Instead of using wood to make paper, NewspaperWood upcycles newspapers to make an innovative wood-like material. NewspaperWood products are created by Dutch design group Vij5.
Old Shipping Pallets Create A Safe Haven For Refugees
Made from repurposed shipping pallets, these 250-square-foot shelters are a superb solution for emergency or aid situations. Supplies, including food and medicine, can be shipped to locations using wood pallets which can then be repurposed into homes.
