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Graphic White Grid Creates an Unusual Layout for This Modern Home

Posted: 01 Mar 2017 06:00 AM PST

The space between two towering buildings on a Vietnam street becomes one big inhabitable plant trellis thanks to an unusual arrangement of space devised by local firm Block Architects. Looking up from the sidewalk, the new volume appears to have been inserted into an alleyway, occupying an interstitial space in a way that encourages the transmission of sunlight all the way from the neighboring rooflines to the ground level. Read more…

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Elby: A Pedal-Assist Hybrid E-Bike That’s Intuitive and Versatile

Posted: 28 Feb 2017 08:35 PM PST

Sometimes you want to go for a bike ride, but other times you just need to get from point A to point B. In true hybrid style, the Elby bike straddles the best of both worlds. The chargeable e-bike will happily take you for a spin along a scenic bike trail, but if you need to tackle hills on your commute to work, you'll be thankful for the battery power to boost your weary legs. Read more…