Monday, December 8, 2008

xFruits - 21st Century Regenerative Technology - 2 new items

MVRDV Designs Gwanggyo's Green Power Center  

2008-12-08 10:00

Alexandra Kain - Architecture

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Rotterdam-based architects MVRDV recently won the Gwanggyo City Centre Competition with their design of this incredible new city just south of Seoul, South Korea. Envisioned as a verdant acropolis of organic ‘hill’ structures, the proposed complex is a fully self-sufficient city for up to 77,000 inhabitants. Similar nodes, common in South Korea, concentrate residences, work and play all in one interactive center, reducing dependency on auto or train travel and building a strong sense of community.

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Give the gift of GREEN with an Inhabitat Tee!  

2008-12-08 05:11

Jill Fehrenbacher - 2008 Holiday Gift Guide

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Looking for that special green gift this holiday season that won’t break the bank? Look no further than Inhabitat’s fabulous collection of eco-friendly kids and adults tees. With styles ranging from seriously supercutey (for kids) to sustainably chic (for adults), Inhabitat has the hottest eco styles for the whole family. All of our tees are 100% organic cotton and printed with non-toxic, water-based inks. Every purchase of an Inhabitat tee goes to supporting our organization, and allows us to continue to do our work in green design journalism that you’ve come to know us for.

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