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Stunning cabins and hideaways around the world
hat do rural cabins give us that we can't get at home? They're smaller than many permanent dwellings, and are likely to be more basic in their furniture, fixtures and fittings. But these perceived downsides are part of what makes them so attractive. They present a break from normal life, giving inhabitants access to a different way of being. "We are all longing for a 'third place' (somewhere that's neither our workplace nor home) which allows us to be a different person," says Robert Klanten, publisher and CEO of Gestalten, citing the kaffeehaus – or coffee shop – in the 1920s; the local bar in the 1960s; the club in the 1980s and 1990s. Today, he believes, the third place is a cabin. "We may unwind and recharge and eventually become a different person for a while or for good."
By Lonetoft3 years ago in Earth
The rebirth of Tasmanian indigenous culture
Among the sand dunes that line Tasmania's north-east coast, a campfire burns. Carleeta Thomas stands beside the fire, tending the muttonbird that cooks in the flames, surrounded by a series of wooden sleeping pods dotted through the scrub.
By Gay3 years ago in Earth
ECOSYSTEM STABILITY DETERMINED BY TWO SIMPLE FACTORS
I live in a part of Canada’s Province of Ontario called the Headwaters. Four of the major rivers that feed the Great Lakes begin their course in the highlands around here.
By David Morton Rintoul3 years ago in Earth
The downsides of a 'wipe-clean world'
t is impossible to underestimate the enormous impact that plastic has had on our daily lives over the past century or so. The expansion of global communications, the electrification of our homes and space exploration would have all been unthinkable without it. The streamlined aesthetic of the 1930s and the futuristic shapes of the 60s would have taken very different forms. Yet a product once associated with progress and revolutionary design potential is now considered toxic, polluting our oceans and causing untold damage to marine and human health. In the exhibition Plastic: Remaking Our World, the Vitra Design Museum explores how plastic became so omnipresent, and encourages us to think about more considerate production and use. The Stedelijk Museum in Amsterdam is also addressing the issue in It's Our F***ing Backyard, which looks at products already on the market as well as experimental works.
By Lonetoft3 years ago in Earth
Designed to Last: 10 of the world's most ingenious buildings
"The shifts in how we live and work have radically altered our cities," writes Ruth Lang in new Gestalten book Building for Change: The Architecture of Creative Reuse. "The spatial demands of working patterns have been utterly transformed over the past 50 years." Many of our buildings could last for 50, or even 100, years; yet "fashion and changing patterns of use often curtail this lifespan, which sometime barely stretches to a decade". Instead of abandoning these structures, however, designers are developing innovative solutions "which find value in the buildings that have been left behind… in place of our obsession with newness".
By Gu Wei Di Qi3 years ago in Earth
Ian
If there's one thing you can count on in Florida during the warmer months of the year, it's storms. We are no stranger to perturbed tourists doling out abusive rants about our daily downpours ruining their vacations. God bless our theme park workers who get to stand there explaining to these people that the rides are closed for their safety while there is lightning popping all around, but I suppose that is a small price to pay to live in what many would describe as paradise.
By Sissi Smith3 years ago in Earth
After the Storm
Like many people, but not all, as hurricane Ian slowly approached the southwest portion of Florida on September 26, 2022, we decided to evacuate.
By Margaret Brennan3 years ago in Earth
How voluptuous is the baby bird? This chick grows a terrifying beak to feed its parents
The colorful bird is native to Australia. This bird is definitely worthy of the title of "colorful". They are very colorful.
By suzanne darlene3 years ago in Earth
How can we save ourselves if we accidentally encounter a venomous snake like the king cobra?
When I was a child, a few friends and I saw a big snake on the road. At that time, each of us felt that killing a snake was like doing a good thing, so we wanted to solve the snake on the spot.
By adalberto alejandrina3 years ago in Earth
What's Your Gemini Horoscope In June Of 2004?
What is the Gemini horoscope? If you're wondering what your Gemini horoscope is in June of 2019, you're not alone. Many people are curious about what the future holds for them, and a Gemini horoscope can be a helpful guide. Here's what you need to know about your Gemini horoscope in June of 2019.
By zain amjad3 years ago in Earth
Why do 3 male lions struggle to deal with a juvenile hippo?
In 2012, the three male lions met each other occasionally while they were wandering on African soil, so they formed an alliance to hunt together. They found a hippopotamus. Due to their superiority in numbers, the Lions Alliance dispatched only 2 members at first, and it was a meal of gnawing and grabbing!
By sondra mallen3 years ago in Earth
The Capricorn Horoscope For May 2004
What is the Capricorn horoscope for May 2004? May is a month of hard work and determination for Capricorn. You will be focused on your career and making progress towards your goals. There may be some challenges or obstacles along the way, but you will persevere and come out ahead in the end. Your positive attitude and determination will pay off, so stay the course!
By zain amjad3 years ago in Earth