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Can smearing yoghurt on your windows really cool down your house?
Smearing Greek yoghurt on windows can reduce indoor temperatures by up to 3.5°C.
The GATE M West Bund Dream Center transforms a former cement factory site into a vibrant cultural destination, reimagining industrial remnants into spaces for public life.
"We're not just doing good for the environment. We're creating paid work and valuable job experience," said Renee Ruhl, Intervine program director. "This is really a social enterprise, because..."
The Skog House, designed by architect J.F. Strickland in 1973, showcases brutalist architecture, offering a unique art-like dwelling atop a Santa Barbara hillside.
"Most homeowners don't think of their garage as a space that needs cooling-until something goes wrong. Whether it's damaged items, rising energy bills, or an unbearably hot workout or workshop area, that's when the lightbulb goes off."
Rinshunkaku Temple exemplifies early Edo-period architecture and was relocated to Sankeien in Yokohama, showcasing traditional Japanese construction and design. A 2019 restoration highlighted craftsmanship.
The home was small and dark with little ventilation. We addressed both problems by opening the up the interior and creating one single space with areas dedicated to different functions.
The proposal for a comprehensive refurbishment of Victory House, home to Britain's oldest Indian restaurant, Veeraswamy, has been recommended for approval despite its controversial nature.
The redevelopment includes a fan plaza inspired by Lisbon's historic squares, catering to over 10,000 fans with restaurants, event spaces, and a DJ platform.
Herod the Great's building program included over 30 projects throughout the eastern Mediterranean, showcasing monumental works like fortresses, palaces, aqueducts, and renovations of significant sites such as the Second Temple in Jerusalem.