de Czechmate: Tiny prefab retreat allows for glorious, grid-free independence By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 06 Aug 2012 21:28:33 +0000 From Czech architect Marek Štěpán comes Freedomky, a stylish prefab retreat that's affordable, easy to install and — thanks to an optional 'independence' Full Article Remodeling & Design
de Southern California's first Blu Home prefab unfolded in Joshua Tree By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 10 Sep 2012 19:18:13 +0000 With Sonoma County in the bag, affordable prefab builder Blu Homes unveils its first project in Southern California: a remote, low-impact desert retreat owned b Full Article Remodeling & Design
de Sweden's Mini House 2.0 offers speed, sustainability and style in spades By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 11 Sep 2012 15:44:46 +0000 At 15 square meters with an equal amount of outdoor living space, Jonas Wagell's flat-packed Mini House 2.0 is a lovely prefab retreat that can be assembled in Full Article Remodeling & Design
de Blu Homes beefs up iconic green prefab with Sidebreeze By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 08 Oct 2012 12:00:59 +0000 From prefab powerhouse Blu Homes comes the company's eighth and largest design: A spacious, two-story take on Michelle Kaufmann's pioneering prefab, the Breezeh Full Article Remodeling & Design
de Chinese prefab skyscraper builder sets sights higher ... much, much higher By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 29 Nov 2012 15:00:15 +0000 As construction begins on a 32-story prefab tower here in the U.S., Broad Sustainable Building Corp. is preparing for a similar project in China that will resul Full Article Remodeling & Design
de Storm-ready prefab buildings set to debut at NYC beaches By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 14 May 2013 23:00:55 +0000 Garrison Architects creates a series of green modular structures to grace NYC's Sandy-ravaged beaches by Memorial Day. Full Article Remodeling & Design
de Fluoride, prefab and Sudden Valley's finest [Weekend link clump] By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 25 May 2013 16:35:23 +0000 This weekend: Model homes have a moment (thanks, Netflix!) and Portland maintains its status as the nation's largest fluoride-free city. Full Article At Home
de With new model home, Breezehouse gets SoCal treatment By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 24 Jun 2013 16:35:15 +0000 Blu Homes arrives on the L.A. market with a Breezehouse model home boasting SoCal specific features including bigger walk-in closets and more windows. Full Article Remodeling & Design
de Airbnb invades L.A. with celebrity-curated prefab pop-up listings By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 25 Sep 2013 00:00:52 +0000 Airbnb celebrates its presence in L.A. with a city-wide 'hospitality experience' revolving around prefab studios with celebrity-designed interiors. Full Article At Home
de YMCA unveils flat-pack abodes for Londoners transitioning out of homelessness By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 21 Feb 2014 18:31:18 +0000 Catering to young Londoners struggling to enter the city's real estate market, the YMCA's Y:Cube Housing offers a green prefab-based step toward independence. Full Article Remodeling & Design
de With latest design, Blu Homes does modern green prefab Wright By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 28 Feb 2014 03:00:57 +0000 Blue Homes' view-ready Balance prefab finds a most appropriate home on the ancestral stomping grounds of Frank Lloyd Wright in Wisconsin. Full Article Remodeling & Design
de In Portland, a triple-decker tiny house for a family of 3 [Video] By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 11 Mar 2014 22:00:35 +0000 By keeping things compact, Matt Kirkpatrick and Katherine Bovee were able to splurge and have some fun when designing their boxy, prefab abode. Full Article Remodeling & Design
de Rare Frank Lloyd Wright-designed prefab for sale in Hudson Valley By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 07 Jun 2014 20:33:28 +0000 In the bucolic exburbs of New York City, a mass-produced home designed by the legendary architect hits the market. Full Article Remodeling & Design
de Stunning views and rattled nerves abound at cliff-clinging Aussie abode By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 12 Sep 2014 00:30:08 +0000 The modern prefab specialists at Modscape went for the obvious when naming this doozy of a concept home. But hey, it fits. Full Article Remodeling & Design
de This low-cost Vietnamese abode is a half-prefab, half-DIY affair By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 18 Sep 2014 23:14:00 +0000 From Vo Tong Nghia Architects comes a finish-it-yourself dwelling that can be delivered throughout the Mekong Delta via long-tail boat. Full Article Remodeling & Design
de Denmark's Maintenance-Free House is protected from the elements by glass skin By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 26 Sep 2014 20:50:14 +0000 Assembled on site in just 2 days with the aid of screwdrivers, this boxy plywood beauty is designed to last at least 150 years. Full Article Remodeling & Design
de Vertical House: No-frills prefab abode from Muji is designed for tiny urban lots By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 31 Oct 2014 03:09:00 +0000 In Japan, militantly unfussy retailer Muji sells much more than stationery, travel pillows and slippers. Full Article Remodeling & Design
de Danish garbage can manufacturer designs sleek prefab nature retreat By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 08 Jan 2015 18:50:15 +0000 Vipp, the venerable purveyor of high-end trash bins, gets into the prefab vacation home business. Full Article Remodeling & Design
de Egg-shaped hideaway gives whole new meaning to 'escape pod' By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 26 May 2015 13:30:40 +0000 Powered by the wind and sun, Ecocapsule is the ultimate off-grid micro-home for vagabond vacationers. Full Article Remodeling & Design
de 9 Thanksgiving dishes made healthier By www.networx.com Published On :: Wed, 05 Nov 2014 20:08:30 +0000 Use a little imagination and a lot of love to create celebratory fare that even the staunchest traditionalists will enjoy. Full Article Healthy Eating
de What to drink this weekend: Tariquet Rosé de Pressée By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 07 Nov 2014 19:00:00 +0000 Start planning your Thanksgiving wine selections by trying this sustainable rosé this weekend. Full Article Beverages
de DIY Spiced Caramel Apple Cider By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 10 Nov 2014 14:55:03 +0000 It takes only a few minutes to whip up this delicious cold-weather drink at home. Full Article Healthy Eating
de All the Thanksgiving dessert recipes you'll need By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 14 Nov 2014 14:28:14 +0000 More than half of Thanksgiving guests will be taking dessert for the holiday. Whether it’s pumpkin pie or not, we’ve got you covered. Full Article Recipes
de Show that gratitude, no matter the time of year By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 21 Nov 2014 23:38:01 +0000 We practice thankfulness on certain holidays, but why not all the time? Full Article Responsible Living
de 7 easy Thanksgiving side dishes By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 11 Nov 2015 21:36:40 +0000 These quick sides will complement your main dish, and we've included a few tips on how to make the recipes even easier. Full Article Recipes
de Try the 30 days of gratitude quiz with your teen By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 26 Oct 2016 19:10:00 +0000 Head into the holiday season with a series of daily questions that help all of us think about what we're thankful for. Full Article Family Activities
de 12 inspiring quotes about gratitude By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 16 Nov 2016 18:33:08 +0000 Focusing on what we're thankful for can help us turn outward and express appreciation, especially during the holidays. Full Article Family Activities
de 5 ideas for an easy Friendsgiving By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 16 Nov 2018 13:23:18 +0000 There are no rules for Friendsgiving, but it still helps to plan ahead. Full Article Healthy Eating
de Underwater forest is an ancient 'fairy world' found just off the Alabama coast By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 18 Jul 2017 04:54:49 +0000 The 50,000-year-old, perfectly preserved forest is showcased like never before in a newly released documentary. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
de We have way more Neanderthal genes than scientists previously thought By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 07 Oct 2017 02:19:18 +0000 Neanderthals might be extinct, but their genes still live on inside of us. Full Article Research & Innovations
de Oldest fossils ever found confirmed to be 3.5 billion years old By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 20 Dec 2017 20:20:14 +0000 The finding indicates that life on Earth began much earlier than previously thought. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
de Does ancient cave art provide the clues to early human language? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 26 Feb 2018 13:26:24 +0000 A paper hypothesizes that some of our language skills evolved out of specific cave art features. Full Article Arts & Culture
de 'Apple detectives' rediscover 5 lost types By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 07 Mar 2018 14:47:03 +0000 Hard-working 'apple detectives' in Washington and Idaho rediscovered 5 types of apples thought to be extinct. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
de Ancient volcanic 'lost world' discovered deep beneath the Tasman Sea By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 10 Oct 2018 18:56:35 +0000 These volcanic seamounts are rich with life and are estimated to be at least 30 million years old, formed when Australia and Antarctica broke apart. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
de Satellite reveals remnants of ancient continents under Antarctica's ice By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 10 Nov 2018 13:57:13 +0000 Researchers uncover the remnants of lost continents hidden under the ice sheets of Antarctica. Full Article Space
de A massive impact crater has been hiding under Greenland's ice sheet By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 15 Nov 2018 17:11:40 +0000 Located under the Hiawatha Glacier, the impact crater is one of the largest on Earth. Full Article Space
de Mystery of why the bottom of the Pacific Ocean is getting colder might finally be solved By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 05 Jan 2019 02:47:44 +0000 The bottom of the Pacific Ocean is actually cooling down. How is this possible? The answer is proof that Earth's systems operate on long timescales. Full Article Climate & Weather
de Planetary collision seeded elements for life on Earth, study says By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 25 Jan 2019 14:55:55 +0000 Researchers say the collision of a planetary body with Earth, some 4.4 billion years ago, seeded the elements of life and also led to the creation of our moon. Full Article Space
de Eerie ancient spider fossils still have spooky glowing eyes By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Feb 2019 04:45:41 +0000 Researchers have unearthed fossils of an extinct spider family that contain reflective material in the eyes that gave them superior night vision. Full Article Animals
de Millions of people inhabit this 'hidden continent' that's 94% underwater By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 17 May 2019 12:26:13 +0000 Scientists say Zealandia meets all the requirements to qualify as a continent, even though 94% of it is underwater. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
de Antarctic ozone hole among the smallest recorded in 20 years By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 25 Oct 2012 13:25:52 +0000 The ozone hole above the Antarctic has hit its maximum extent for the year. Due to warm temperatures, the opening in the protective atmospheric layer was the se Full Article Wilderness & Resources
de Even space debris affected by global warming By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 12 Nov 2012 14:35:25 +0000 Rising carbon dioxide levels at the edge of space are apparently reducing the pull that Earth's atmosphere has on satellites and space junk, having effects on t Full Article Space
de Politician apologizes for saying bike riders pollute the environment By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 06 Mar 2013 15:44:07 +0000 Cyclists have "increased heart rate and respiration," resulting in more CO2 emissions, said state Rep. Ed Orcutt. Full Article Transportation
de Earth's carbon dioxide levels to hit 400 ppm By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 01 May 2013 17:54:07 +0000 This much CO2 hasn't filled the planet's atmosphere since the Pliocene Epoch 3 million years ago — long before modern humans existed. Full Article Climate & Weather
de Reducing greenhouse gas emissions could prevent premature deaths By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 23 Sep 2013 19:00:13 +0000 Reducing the flow of the greenhouse gases that spur global warming could prevent up to 3 million premature deaths annually. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
de CO2 101: Why is carbon dioxide bad? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 09 Oct 2013 17:07:42 +0000 We hear a lot about carbon dioxide when we talk about climate change, but sometimes here's why too much CO2 in the atmosphere is a bad thing. Full Article Climate & Weather
de Amazing new laser could diagnose disease and detect greenhouse gases By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 10 Feb 2014 21:09:42 +0000 Researchers have created a laser powerful enough to detect minute concentrations of gases in the atmosphere or in your mouth. Full Article Climate & Weather
de Deserts don't just absorb carbon dioxide, they squirrel it away for safekeeping By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 08 Apr 2014 14:23:32 +0000 This surprising discovery won't be enough to stop climate change, but it will help, researchers say. Full Article Climate & Weather
de This 90-second video sums up our CO2 problem By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 06 May 2014 20:11:24 +0000 Just in time for a new U.S. report on climate change, a stunning animation shows how much we've already altered Earth's air. Full Article Climate & Weather
de Thousands of bulging methane bubbles could explode in Siberia By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 07 Jul 2017 17:04:24 +0000 Scientists estimate more than 7,000 dangerous methane 'bumps' have formed in Siberia's Yamal and Gydan peninsulas over the last couple of years. Full Article Climate & Weather