Photography
November 1, 2019

Black and White Photos Capture the Eerie Enchantment of Madeira’s Ancient Trees

There’s something awe-inspiring about ancient trees that have stood still for hundreds of years. Their strength, deeply rooted in the earth has captured the human imagination for years, and, in some cultures, trees are even considered sacred. Inspired by the lungs of our planet, Berlin-based photographer Michael Schlegel captures the mysterious Laurel trees of Madeira, a volcanic region of Portugal, in his series, simply titled Fanal.

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Architecture
October 31, 2019

This Company Will Give You a Tiny House for Free

Tiny houses can offer a less expensive option for those seeking homeownership. Their price tags range from just under $10K to upwards of $100K, and many can even be purchased online. But if buying one of these abodes just isn't in the cards, the tiny home manufacturer ESCAPE will provide you one for free. The catch? You must use the home as a rental unit through Airbnb (or equivalent) and not your full-time residence.

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Installation
October 31, 2019

Giant Skeletons Emerge from the Streets of Mexico for Día de los Muertos

Mexico City is gearing up for its annual Day of the Dead celebrations and in one neighborhood, something strange is emerging from the city streets. In the Tláhuac municipality, two giant skeletons have burst through the asphalt, resting their weary limbs on the pavement. Measuring over 11 feet wide and 7 feet tall, the sculptures are welcome forebearers of the annual celebrations that take place on November 1 and November 2.

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Design
October 28, 2019

Students Design Self-Sanitizing Door Handle to Help Prevent Contagious Illnesses

Public door handles are often teeming with harmful bacteria, particularly in places like restrooms. That’s why University of Hong Kong graduates Sum Ming Wong and Kin Pong Li have designed a self-sanitizing door handle that uses UV light to kill germs. The designers were motivated to create a solution to unsanitary public surfaces after the devastating acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) outbreak between November 2002 and July 2003 in southern China.

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