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A Summer Pavilion Made from 2,000 Beer Crates

Images: University of Applied Sciences in Detmold Like the unassuming but architecturally versatile shipping pallet , a lot can be done with a humble beer crate. Well, maybe make that 2,000 beer crates, like this colourful, temporary experimental pavilion called Boxel, created by digital design students from the University of Applied Sciences in Detmold , Germany. … Read the full story on TreeHugger

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Illinois Mandates Utilities to Buy More Solar Power

Photo: Flickr , CC Part of the State’s 25% Renewables by 2025 Plan Illinois Governor Pat Quinn has signed two bills into law yesterday (House Bill 6202 and 5429)) that will mandate the state’s utility companies to buy more solar power and protect the right of homeowners to set up solar panels on their homes, provided “certain guidelines” are followed. Read on for more details…. Read the full story on TreeHugger

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Illinois Mandates Utilities to Buy More Solar Power