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An Italian firm recently unveiled a new building material named "i.light" that's transparent and energy-saving. The first of its kind, i.light is a transparent version of an existing, widespread building material that's generally very heavy and nonporous. Since light can pass through this new material, like glass, buildings that use it would require less electricity. Can you guess what existing Read more
I thought I'd seen it all until I came across this photo. Nashville musician Matt Glassmeyer used 350 damaged records to make an update on his home. Can you guess what he built with his tunes? Read more
No one will tell you that building a new home rather than purchasing one that already exists is environmentally friendly — even if you use salvaged materials. So, if you're considering building a new home, find a lot that's previously been built on. Previously developed land (PDL) that is vacant or unused is a wasted resource. Building on PDL does not disturb wildlife, and keeps our natural Read more
Skidmore Owings & Merrill, the architects behind New York's Freedom Tower (on the site of the former World Trade Center), has announced plans to construct the world's greenest building in the city architecturally known for the Eiffel Tower. The proposed building will house offices as well as up to 5,000 people, and is to be built in the run-down area of Gennevilliers in the outskirts of Read more
Work your entire body pyramid-style with celeb trainer Jackie Warner in just 10 minutes. Each time-saving exercise combines two moves, making the workout efficient and effective. To build strength and torch calories, you'll work your muscles to exhaustion. Grab some dumbbells and get ready to work out with Jackie. Looking for more? Tone your upper body in 10 with this workout for sexy sculpted Read more
You can come to TrèsSugar for firsthand planning advice, etiquette tips, gorgeous new wedding trends, and much, much more to make your big day beautiful and authentic. Now it's your turn to inspire us! Build out your "Wedding Day Inspiration" Pinterest board and show us what you envision for your big day, from the decor details to the dress. We will then select our favorite board and give one Read more
I'm sure everyone can do with a little more cash in their wallets. Here are some great suggestions by Wise Bread for you to make extra money. Even though I'm self-employed full-time, I'm always looking for new and exciting ways to make more money. Earlier this year, I wrote a Wise Bread post on websites that can help you earn extra cash. More recently, I came across a blog post on Zaarly titled, Read more
A new kind of design competition in New York has just caught our eye. A new MetroLoft luxury building, 116 John St., got creative and hosted its very own interior design competition. Six up-and-coming designers traveled to the building and put their personal touches on model homes. Each of the designs is absolutely lovely, and interior design extraordinaire Deborah Berke is going to have a tough Read more
As if we need an excuse to enjoy a big bowl of veggies, fruits, and other goodies tossed together, May is National Salad Month. Grab your best greens and follow these tips and tricks for making a tasty and healthy salad. Creative Ways to Build a Salad Hitting the salad bar can be a good thing when you know the best way to navigate through all those choices. To maintain a healthy medium, follow Read more
This sky shot of Zurich was submitted with our #CoolCapture tag on Instagram by kerrinsuzanne. Have you been testing out your photography skills and have a snapshot you want to share? Submit your pics to our Cool Capture group or to Instagram with the #CoolCapture tag. Your pics might be featured on the GeekSugar homepage! Read more
