Lego-like bricks make house construction child’s play

If you ever played with interlocking brick toys as a kid, or even as an adult, you’re instantly qualified to build a house with Plaex blocks, according to the team behind a strong, recycled construction material that appears to have a lot of people rat… Continue reading Lego-like bricks make house construction child’s play

Botanical gardens can cool city air by an average of 5 °C

Temperatures around the world are on the rise, with 2023 recently confirmed as the hottest since records began. A new study has found that bringing nature into cities could help lower temperatures during heatwaves.Continue ReadingCategory: Environment,… Continue reading Botanical gardens can cool city air by an average of 5 °C

Benetti Home brings serene green spaces to airport lounges

Benetti Home specializes in interior vertical gardens and has partnered with Sky Valet, a brand associated with the “Aéroports de la Côte D’Azur” group, to enhance the well-being of travelers. The Italian design studio has introduced its distinctive gr… Continue reading Benetti Home brings serene green spaces to airport lounges

Peruvian architects salvage abandoned building with a garden facade

Peruvian architectural firm Angas Kipa has recently salvaged an abandoned building by using innovative design to preserve the integrity and function of the dwelling. Squeezed between two existing structures, Cabrera Building measures just four meters (… Continue reading Peruvian architects salvage abandoned building with a garden facade

Texas high-rise to boast North America’s tallest living wall

A significant amount of greenery is headed to inner-city Dallas, Texas, in the form of a new high-rise that will boast North America’s tallest living wall. Located at 1899 McKinney Avenue, the building will rise to a height of 320 ft (97.5 m) and featu… Continue reading Texas high-rise to boast North America’s tallest living wall