US homeless find shelter in massive 3D-printed housing community

Leading 3D printing firm Icon has revealed plans to create an ambitious new 3D-printed community for homeless people in Texas. The project will provide 100 safe and comfortable residences to those who need them most.

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Cushy nomadic bed system completes a cozy all-terrain e-micro camper

We've seen a few inflatable mattress kits tailored to Rivian's R1S SUV, but Hest has evaded inflation and launched a set of plush foam mattresses to turn the full-size electric SUV into a sleek, simple all-terrain micro-camper.

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Rugged offroad, off-grid camper keeps you cozy even in sub-zero temps

Winter is coming. For the hardcore winter camping and outdoor enthusiasts, this brings a whole new set of challenges, like trying to stay warm after a day of snowy adventures when it's -20 °F (-28 °C) outside. Mammoth Overland has you covered.

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New supertall skyscraper will equal Shard’s longstanding height record

The Shard has stood as both the UK and Western Europe's tallest skyscraper for over a decade, however an ambitious new supertall named 1 Undershaft has been given the thumbs-up in London that will match its height.

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Construction leftovers become tiny house-style bedroom on wheels

This strange-looking portable structure looks a little like a stripped-down tiny house, but is actually a movable child's room. Named Roma's bedroom, it was constructed using leftover building materials and features a loft-based sleeping area.

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Floating pod cabin concept reinvents the forest treehouse

UK-based architectural designer Antony Gibbon has introduced his latest concept: the Burl Treehouse. This series of rounded treehouse pods offers guests a unique way to experience a nature getaway, while also prioritizing sustainability.

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Electric skis: A handy speed boost on your way up the slopes

Ski mountaineering – aka skimo – is an epic sport in which skiers make their way up to the summit of a mountain, then downhill-ski back to the base. The E-Skimo system is designed to make the trip up easier, by putting motorized treads on the skis.

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Roomy tiny house sleeps up to eight people under one roof

Although sharing one small bathroom would certainly be a squeeze, the Perpetua tiny house, by Frontier Tiny Homes, offers lots of flexibility for larger families by accommodating up to eight people under one roof.

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Shipping container-based sports club dispatched to refugees worldwide

Shipping containers continue to provide inspiration for architects worldwide. The latest example of this is the Klabu, by MVRDV, which is an easily transportable and solar-powered sports club for refugees.

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Wild semi-trike micro-camper is a smart RV like nothing you’ve seen

We expect the occasional bicycle RV launch, but Grounded has released something we weren't expecting at all. Its T1 micro-camper is a live-in e-trike-powered tractor-trailer with standing height interior, panoramic windows, and space for two.

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