Category: SHELTER
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Will the buildings of the future be grown underwater?
In a new exhibition, Michael Pawlyn lays out his vision for architecture inspired by the natural world – including biorock buildings grown entirely underwater and whole office blocks being lit by learning from the blind sea star
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EU sniffs out ingredients blamed for skin allergies. Organic cosmetic newcomers will be worst affected
EU sniffs out ingredients blamed for skin allergies in up to 15 million people. EU Commission launches consultation on fragrance allergens. It is estimated that between 1-3% of the population in Europe has a skin allergy to fragrances, according to EU’s Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS). The most frequent symptoms include irritation, swelling…
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Caribbean Islands determined to replace diesel power with renewable sources
British Virgin Islands, Colombia, Dominica, Saint Kitts & Nevis, Saint Lucia, and Turks & Caicos joined ‘Ten Island Renewable Challenge‘, a campaign by Richard Branson‘s nonprofit Carbon War Room to help flip islands off fossil fuels, as well as move forward with renewable projects for schools and hospitals. The commitments were complemented by news that…
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Bucket-list-worthy travel experiences from Viator
Stepping beyond the velvet ropes into secret rooms at Versailles, touring the Vatican without the crowds, or enjoying the raucous revelry of Mardi Gras from a private balcony in New Orleans? These exclusive benefits are “typically-reserved- for-the-rich-and-famous.” Viator travel resource is bringing these exclusive opportunities well-within reach – both in terms of ease of…
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Wolf of Wall Street becomes Scorsese’s biggest banker
Financial comedy becomes director’s top-grossing film ever, as director reveals early experiment with quaaludes• Full coverage: The Wolf of Wall Street
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Polo : The Perfect Business Meeting Place
Businesses discovered long ago that conference rooms and offices do not always provide the most propitious atmospheres for winning new clients or building client relationships. Today, a number of sports and sporting events are used as an alternative. Golf has been a favourite due to the serene atmosphere and the possibility of uninterrupted conversation, at…