Shigeru Ban Unveils Paper Log House at Philip Johnson’s Glass House
Japanese architect Shigeru Ban has unveiled a Paper Log House at Philip Johnson’s Glass House in Connecticut, marking the 75th anniversary of the iconic structure. This innovative pavilion, constructed from paper tubes, wood, and milk crates, was created in collaboration with ...
Arizona Iced Tea Founder Says He’ll Never Change the 99¢ Price and Explains Why
Arizona Iced Tea has garnered widespread recognition for its brightly colored cans and steadfast 99¢ price, a hallmark that has remained unchanged since its inception in 1992. Co-founder and chairman Don Vultaggio recently delved into the rationale behind this pricing strategy in ...
Gardener Shares ‘Genius’ Less Than 1$ Hack to Keep Slugs Away From Home Grown Veggies
Many green-fingered Brits will be taking to their gardens this time of year – whether planting flowers or growing their fruit and veg. However, those growing their produce often face the challenge of keeping pests at bay. Slugs, snails, and caterpillars are notorious for damaging ...
Seasoned Gardener Shares Zero-Cost Method to Start Growing Your Own Food: ‘This Came at the Perfect Time’
Many people considering gardening may envision it as an expensive pursuit, laden with costs for various equipment and materials. However, seasoned gardener Amy Chapman (@inthecottagegarden) has shared a refreshing perspective in her Instagram video, demonstrating that starting a garden ...
This Scenic Town in Sweden is Selling Cheap Land to Get People to Move There: ‘We Can Offer You a High Quality of Life,’ Mayor Says
Götene, a picturesque town in Sweden, is enticing potential residents by offering land at a meager cost of 1 krona per square meter, equivalent to nine US cents per 10 square feet. Located about 200 miles from Stockholm, the initiative aims to revitalize the town by counteracting ...
Early 20th-Century Portraits Preserve the Heritage of Native Americans
Early 20th-century portraits by Edward S. Curtis played a crucial role in preserving the heritage of Native Americans during a period of rapid American expansion and government intervention. Curtis, motivated by a belief that Native American cultures were disappearing, dedicated over ...
Giant Trolls Scattered in a Forest Invite the Public on a Fairy Tale Scavenger Hunt
In Detroit Lakes, Minnesota, artist Thomas Dambo’s latest project, Alexa’s Elixir, invites the public on an enchanting fairy tale scavenger hunt through the forest. This imaginative exhibition, created with the help of over 300 volunteers, features five of Dambo’s ...
How Switching From a Grid to a Dome Model Helps City Planning for a Sustainable Future
Switching from a traditional grid model to a dome model in city planning, as exemplified by Biotech City, offers profound benefits for creating a sustainable future. Unlike the rigid and often inefficient grid layout, the dome model’s circular and adaptive design allows for ...
Modul 28 Transforms Fortified Church in Transylvania Into Beautiful Guesthouse
Modul 28, a Romanian architectural studio, has meticulously transformed the rectory of a fortified church in Curciu, Transylvania, into a guesthouse that exemplifies a delicate balance between preservation and innovation. This renovation is part of an initiative by the Fortified Churches ...
