#Sustainable home in a German village employs a late 19th-century construction practice that uses straw bales

#Sustainable home in a German village employs a late 19th-century construction practice that uses straw bales

Located in the district of Pfaffenhofen, Germany is a small house called Haus Hoinka. Designed by Atelier Kaiser Shen, the Haus Hoinka is nestled in a little village that is dominated by half-timbered 16th and 17th-century houses, a rustic church setting, and vineyards. The village center is being re-populated with residential buildings that attempt to…

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#This ergonomic net positive office chair is the first task chair made from recycled fishing nets

#This ergonomic net positive office chair is the first task chair made from recycled fishing nets

“This ergonomic net positive office chair is the first task chair made from recycled fishing nets” Since the transition from home offices to actual corporate offices has begun, it’s important to ensure that employees feel comfortable, safe, and motivated in their workplace. And adding the right furniture designs can greatly contribute to creating an office…

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#This wooden home is the world’s first 3D-printed home built entirely from bio-based materials

#This wooden home is the world’s first 3D-printed home built entirely from bio-based materials

“This wooden home is the world’s first 3D-printed home built entirely from bio-based materials” The University of Maine Advanced Structures and Composites Center (ASCC) created the world’s first 3D-printed home built completely from bio-based materials such as – wood flour or fine sawdust, mixed with a binder made from corn. Called the BioHome3D, the home…

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#This minimalist and environmentally-friendly helmet is made from waste scallop shells

#This minimalist and environmentally-friendly helmet is made from waste scallop shells

“This minimalist and environmentally-friendly helmet is made from waste scallop shells” Helmets are an essential in a variety of situations and professions – if you’re riding a bike, or working in construction. You see them quite commonly worn almost everywhere, but have you ever seen a ‘Shellmet’? Me neither. Well, designed by TBWA\Hakuhodo’s creative team…

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