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Photosynthesis Panasonic installation at Salone del Mobile 2012

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“Photosynthesis” Panasonic project: a “tree” of solar panels, storage batteries, LEDs and OLEDs Panasonic opened the doors to its “Photosynthesis” concept installation (exhibition floor space: approx.1,000m2), showcasing its total solutions for creating, saving, storing and managing energy during the course of the Milano Salone del Mobile 2012, one of the largest and most influential design expos … Read more

Between air and water there is an Island(E)Motion.Speaking with Milena Cvijanovich,architect and Founding Principal of MCM Design Studio

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Co-founded by Swiss-Serbian Milena Cvijanovich and her husband, Denis Muller, MCM Designstudio specializes in international luxury residential and commercial architecture, with an emphasis on alternative energy solutions and sustainability.  An 2LUXURY2 interview taken during 1.618 Sustainable Luxury Paris. The Swiss architect, Milena Cvijanovich has developed an innovative mode of travel and relaxation, one that harmonizes … Read more

First time in modern history: Four Viking River Cruise ships christened at once

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Viking River Cruises christens four new viking longships Viking River Cruise, the world’s leading river cruise line, christened the first four of its new Viking Longships in Amsterdam. “As we celebrate our 15th anniversary in 2012, we’re proud to say this is the biggest day in our company’s history. The christening of four new Viking … Read more

Green Lodging: Relaxing on a Green Roof

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Eco Green Roofed Resorts To Relax In Modern green roofs, which are made of a system of manufactured layers deliberately placed over roofs to support growing medium and vegetation, are a relatively new phenomenon. However, green roofs or sod roofs in Northern Scandinavia have been around for centuries. The modern trend started when green roofs … Read more

The world’s highest-earning model’s $20million sustainable home is complete

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Gisele Bundchen $20million super home is complete Brazilian supermodel Gisele Bundchen, the world’s highest-earning model, and American football quarterback Tom Brady have a newly built home that costs an astonishing $20million and resembles to a luxury spa retreat. According to the Daily Mail the the eight bedrooms mansions costs $20 million and sits upon Californian … Read more