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Lance Hosey on the Shape of Green Architecture (Podcast)

To assemble its A-List of the world’s best buildings, Vanity Fair magazine called on the elites of the architecture world to pick their favorite structures. Shocked at the distinct absence of green buildings, architect Lance Hosey immediately set out to create his own G-List , tapping the leaders in the sustainable design community. Lance discusses what he found, as well as his upcoming book on how space and form may trump technology and gizmos when it comes to future-friendly archi… Read the full story on TreeHugger

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Mammalampa Lamps: Naturally Poetic Lighting from Latvia

Images: Mammalampa Latvia may be a little off the beaten track in terms of tourist destinations, but it’s evident that its newfound psyche has a bit of old-world charm merging with a modern muscularity. Case in point: take a look at these lamps by Mammalampa , a design firm based in the capital of Riga. Their mission: “[to declare] a gentle war [by] making lamps differently without adapting, killing or violently beautifying materials. Our lamps are created in the image of living materials touched by the… Read the full story on TreeHugger

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Torpedo-Shaped Robot Deployed for Arctic Marine Life Exploration

Image via Live Science Its name is Bluefin, which holds several meanings from homage to the endangered bluefin tuna that represents all we’re doing wrong in our fishing industry to the fact that it’s going into frigid waters to explore Arctic marine life. The robot, or more appropriately, the Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV), is central to a unique study to collect samples of the critters living in water too cold for humans to explore in other ways. Researchers are hoping that the specialized tools and techniques used by Bluefin … Read the full story on TreeHugger

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Working From Home Increases Productivity, Keeps Workers Happy and is Good For the Environment

Mauricio Alejo in Wired Phil Daoust of the Guardian questions the traditional home-to-office commute, First there is the actual getting to work, with the unreliable bus or overcrowded train and the time it takes to get there. He asks: ” Do you arrive stressed, exhausted, ripped off, degraded, suicidal, homicidal or all of the above?” Once you get there, being in the office isn’t always a joy either. Shirley Borrett, head of the Telework Associ… Read the full story on TreeHugger

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DIY Electroluminescent Bike is Perfect Project for Paranoid Pedaler

Photo via QuackMasterDan For anyone who wants to make sure they’re ultra-visible while riding their bike at night, this 10-step DIY project might be the ticket. Using electroluminescent wire — copper cabling coated in reactive paint that emits light when in contact with electricity — and an LED light strip, one crafty maker transformed a bike into a safe vehicle, mainly because everyone stops to stare as it rolls by. Check out more photos after the jump. … Read the full story on TreeHugger

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IKEA to Phase-Out Incandescents Starting August 1st, 2010

Photo: Flickr , CC First U.S. Retailer to Phase Out the Bulb Starting August 1st, 2010, IKEA will start phasing out incandescent bulbs (which are a lot more effective at producing heat than light) from its U.S. stores, with the goal of having completely eliminated the bulb by January 1st, 2011. But IKEA isn’t only doing this out of concern for the environment: “The IKEA phase out will come in advance of the federal legislation that will begin to phase out incandescent light bulbs in 2012.” Why are they doing this and w… Read the full story on TreeHugger

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A $50,000 Portable Recycled House, DIY Solar Electric Car and Instant-On Induction Lighting: Renew Magazine

Induction Lamp photo: EcoLivingCentre The Alternative Technology Association has been enlightening readers with Renew magazine on technology for a sustainable future now for 30 years, albeit with a name change from Soft Technology magazine back in 1996. Their 30th Birthday issue is now out and remains as jammed packed with wonderful information as it did three decades ago. There’s the DIY Solar Electric Car, the portable recycled house, The strawbale … Read the full story on TreeHugger

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Illumitex Wants to Make Your Lightbulbs Square (and More Efficient)

Photo: Illumitex Brilliant Idea Unless we want to see most of human civilization shut down as soon as the sun sets, we’ll have to keep finding ways to produce artificial light. But how can we do that in a way that uses as little energy as possible and that produces no toxic waste? Illumitex is a startup from Texas that thinks it can take advantage of the physical characteristics of light emitting diodes (LEDs) to make a better light than what has been on the market so far. What are they doing differently? Read on to find out…. Read the full story on TreeHugger

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Japanese Gov’t Urges the Extinction of Night Owls

Photo via charles westerby. While the environmental impact from fuels like gas and coal are well-known, Japan has now set its sights on folks who burn the midnight oil. In hopes of reducing the nation’s carbon… Read the full story on TreeHugger

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Justin Bieber Opening Act Jessica Jarrell ‘Excited’ To Tour

‘It’s overwhelming, but a lot of fun to look out and see all of those girls screaming,’ the 15-year-old says of opening for Bieber. By Jocelyn Vena Jessica Jarrell Photo: MTV News HARTFORD, Connecticut — It may be Justin Bieber ‘s world, but tourmate Jessica Jarrell seems determined to prove she deserves a place in the pop universe. The 15-year-old Mercury Records singer is opening up for Bieber this summer as the teen sensation kicks off his much-anticipated My World Tour . And while Bieber admitted some pre-tour jitters on Twitter , Jarrell was already sounding like an old pro, saying she had a “rush” before the kickoff show on Wednesday in Hartford, Connecticut, at the XL Center. “I was a little nervous earlier. I was like, ‘Oh my God! There’s going to be so many people,’ but you know I’m really excited,” she told MTV News when we caught up with her on her tour bus. “It’s overwhelming but it’s a lot of fun to be able to look out and see all of those girls screaming. It’s just crazy! You get an adrenaline rush!” In the moments leading up to the show, Jarrell said she hadn’t spoken to Bieber that day, but guessed what he might be feeling on his big day. “I haven’t talked to him today! I’m sure he’s good,” she said. “I’m sure he’s excited.” In addition to opening for Bieber (Sean Kingston is also on the bill), Jarrell also makes an appearance during Justin’s set to perform their duet “Overboard.” “I come out during his set and there’s a bunch of fog on the stairs,” she teased. “It’s going to be really cool. I’m excited about that song. It’s a lot of fun. We goof off and have a great time. We rehearsed it [Tuesday]; we had a really good time. It sounds great to be in an arena. It all sounds really good, the whole show, the lighting, everything.” Will you see Justin Bieber on tour this summer? Let us know in the comments! Related Photos Justin Bieber And His Many Lady Friends Related Artists Jessica Jarrell Justin Bieber

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