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Glassy Renovation Brings Natural Light into Canadian Museum of Nature

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Hiroshima’s Optical Glass House Hides a Secret Garden Behind its Glazed Façade

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The Slabs: Gorgeous Italian Pavilion Crowned with a Sky Garden Proposed for Milan Expo 2015

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La Forgiatura: Industrial Park Transformed Into Verdant Urban Oasis in Milan

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Marta Klonowska Assembles Shards of Glass into Delicate Sculptures of Animals

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Daniel Arsham’s Shattered Glass Figures Reflect the Devastation of Major Storms

When something as devastating as a hurricane impacts your life, it can shatter your outlook on the world. Inspired by the broken glass surrounding his home after Hurricane Andrew in 1992, New York artist Daniel Arsham has created three new … Continue reading

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Kurion, Inc. Turns Nuclear Waste Into Glass for Safer Long-Term Storage

Photo via Shutterstock One of the greatest challenges facing the nuclear power industry is what to do with the dangerous radioactive waste it creates. California-based Kurion, Inc. proposes “vitirification”, or the process of turning waste into glass. Preferable to storing … Continue reading

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Mika Aoki Crafts Hauntingly Beautiful Glass Sculptures Inspired by Microscopic Life

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Carl Turner’s London Slip House Showcases Seductively Sustainable Design

Positioned delicately among a row of traditional Victorian houses, Turner’s “Slip House” is both understated and bold. The first thing one notices about the three-story residence is its staggered upper floors that cantilever towards the street. “We set out with a simple sculptural form of three … Continue reading

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The Sorapot: A Transparent Way to Brew Tea

The Sorapot is a transparently beautiful way to serve tea – as long as it’s not made with unsightly bags. Over the past few years, tea has gone from a drink best known as beloved by the English in the afternoon, … Continue reading

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