PUYL: Pump Your Light
Check out this cook green gadget: the PUYL is a combination bicycle pump and portable light. But the simply clever part is that the light’s battery is charged as you pump…...
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Small Malibu Escape is Green and Fire-Resistant
Los Angeles Times
This small retreat is nestled in the fire prone Hills of Los Angeles and was designed to be both fire resistant and reasonably low impact. The 700-square-foot residence is designed with modern detai...
RED+HOUSING Emergency Shelter Prototype
New York's OBRA Architects developed RED+HOUSING as housing for disaster relief. Made for temporary use, the structures uses methods that allow for quick construction, easy transport, and minimum wa...
In Case of Emergency: A Rope Ladder
In the case of an emergency, I've actually had visions of tying sheets together. But then I learned this simple (and much quicker) safety measure......
Bike Racks: Does Your City Have Enough of Them?
More and more bikes are popping up along the roads--we all know why. And it's a beautiful thing. Well, we have jumped on the bandwagon, implementing a bike-only rule for ourselves in the neighborhoo...
How To: Dispose of Hazardous Household Waste
When we posted Chemicals to Avoid in Household Cleaners yesterday, a few folks asked for tips on disposing of chemical cleaners. Most cities now have hazardous household waste collection sites. Clic...
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