Tiny navigational multitool caches survival muscle on your keychain

If you're going to be carrying a compass anyway while out in the wilderness, why not carry one that performs multiple functions? That's the idea behind the Loki-Nav compass, which also packs a mirror, magnifying glass, and tinder-making wood file.

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Multi-purpose development takes skating sky high

The recent renovation of the Qingdao Mixc's Phase I and II Connection Area represents a bold statement of innovative design. Within Beyond Studio reimagines the integration of leisure and commerce by incorporating a sky-high skatepark.

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“World’s highest penthouse” can be yours for a mere $51 million

What is hailed as the world's highest penthouse has hit the market for $51 million – and for that price you'll even have to provide your own furniture. Located in the world's tallest building, it boasts lots of space and unmatched views of the area.

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Origami-inspired floor design cuts concrete and steel use by half

A reusable formwork design for molding concrete into vaulted floors using sophisticated structural geometry uses 60% less concrete and 90% less steel compared to traditional methods. It's also inexpensive and doesn't require special skills.

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1960s water tower transformed into amazing brutalist home

Tonwell Tower is an ambitious transformation of a brutalist water tower. The project involved a family working together over four years to convert the 1960s structure into a luxurious vacation residence.

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Cook your steaks from your phone in this $3,000 digital charcoal grill

Kamado Joe's new grill is designed for pitmasters who need plenty of room to cook up a feast, and also appreciate the convenience of high-tech features in their barbecue gear. It offers 450 sq in of cooking space, and temperature control via an app.

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Rechargeable flashlight packs 2,800 lumens in a slim EDC design

If you're in the dark about which flashlight to add to your EDC kit, the GR35 from Imalent claims an output of 2,800 lumens, features a slim build that'll slip easily into any pocket – and it comes with a charging case that doubles as a power bank.

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Inflatable tiny house expands for more living space

In a quest to offer portability while maximizing floorspace, we've seen tiny houses embrace all kinds of weird and wonderful ideas. This extraordinary example takes the novel approach of inflating its upper section to sleep six people.

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Curvy, surfy camping trailer is a transforming oceanfront bunkhouse

Hobby's Beachy RV line has recaptured the surfy, sun-soaked vibes of vintage 20th century campers. The new Beachy 420+ builds on those vibes with a family floor plan that uses false walls to adjust interior space around the changing needs of the day.

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52-foot-long tiny house rethinks the definition of small living

There are large tiny houses and then there's the Dogwood. This enormous residence makes a mockery of the word tiny and is easily the biggest example of small living we've seen to date, with a floorspace of 750 sq ft.

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