Outdoor
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The Future of »
Play: Electric Slide
A group of Columbia University students have a good time reinventing the playground as a place to harness all that youthful energy.
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Conversation »
Miguel Nelson of Woolly Pocket
The path to a better world isn't through pavers but via plants, says artist and Woolly Pocket founder Miguel Nelson. "I love architecture but I think if everyone was gardening instead of…
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Conversation »
Architect Leo Mieles
Leo Miele’s Georgian Bay Cottage was one of five first-class cabins we featured in our November 2009 Concepts feature—which showcased works with a modern twist to the familiar log…
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Concepts »
First-Class Cabins
From the familiar log model to Swiss chalets and Swedish friggebods, cabins are the simplest of structures, made from local materials in forms that respond to climatic and cultural needs. However…
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My House »
Diamond in the Rough (and Ready)
Architect Ken Meffan's ten-years-in-the-making home is in the tiny Northern California town of Rough and Ready—a term that might as aptly refer to the house itself.
Outdoor Tips »
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Be Careful Where You Point That Thing: Put fun colored lights outside, but be sure to pay attention to where the lights…
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Outdoor Furniture: Tough, but Pretty: Furniture for the exterior doesn’t have to be so different from what you see…
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Buy Pieces that Will Stand Up to the Elements: If you use wood, make sure it’s FSC-certified. Cork is a great…
