Environmental Graffiti

Camouflage House 3

Immerse yourself in nature while enjoying all the comforts of a modern home with Hiroshi Iguchi's Camouflage House 3. Fondly referred to as the "greenhouse house", this sustainably designed building is not only beautiful, it gives you the chance to live a wonderful life inside your very own greenhouse. Live here, and you'll never want for greenery again, because you'll have Mother Nature as your roommate.

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The Car that Runs on Air and Magnets

With fuel prices rising and supplies dwindling, more and more inventors are turning their creativity towards cars that work without the need for barrels of gasoline. True, there have been a number of vehicles released that run on electricity but now designers are turning to another precious resource – air. Magnetic Air Cars, Inc recently revealed their sleek new design.

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The Ancient Hula Hoop Buildings of China

Set in lush green farmland is a cluster of buildings resembling alien spacecraft landing stations. Otherwise known as tulou, these earthen buildings are actually communal living spaces in southern China. Built mostly between the 12th and 20th centuries, tulou are thought to be early precursors to modern-day high-rise apartment blocks, able to house up to 80 families, or 800 people.

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10 Incredible Mud Structures and Citadels

For years, and still in some places, people build their own houses, mud brick by mud brick, creating a dwelling to be proud of, something of their own. This style of vernacular architecture is common place throughout much of the world yet is seen as something of a fad in the western world, especially among those trying to lead a sustainable lifestyle.

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