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Towable bunker is how Aussies do a "basic" adventure camper trailer
December 04, 2019
Australians don't compromise when it comes to tough camper trailers. So if you're named "Australian Off Road," your "most basic model yet" includes a galvanized steel foundation, airy queen bedroom, lithium-based electrical system and large kitchen.
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Pharrell Williams-inspired towers hit the right note
Music and architecture often meet, such as when Beyoncé inspired a skyscraper and Kanye West's attempts to get his affordable housing project off the ground. Now Pharrell Williams has helped design a pair of high-rise residential towers for Toronto. -
Off-the-grid container house in Mexico is move-in ready in 99 days
Studioroca and Taller Escape have joined forces to create a prefabricated house that is move-in ready in just 99 days. The VMD tiny home is an eco-conscious dwelling that is built using shipping-containers and offers complete off-the-grid living. -
Pangaia launches sustainable puffer jackets filled with wildflowers
Sustainable clothing brand Pangaia has launched puffer jackets that uses dried flowers instead of traditional or synthetic downs. The Flwrdwn material is a vegan, fully biodegradable filling made from natural wildflowers and an aerogel biopolymer. -
The start-up behind a magic mushroom nose spray for psychedelic microdosing
Predicting a wave of psychedelic legalization over the coming decade, start-up Silo Wellness has developed a magic mushroom nasal spray focused on delivering controlled psychedelic microdoses. New Atlas spoke to CEO Mike Arnold to learn more. -
Early exposure to peanuts and eggs reduces risk of food allergies
A comprehensive study from the UK has found that introducing children to certain foods at an early age is associated with a lower risk of developing allergies – and the correlation is clear even when subjects didn’t stick strictly to the regime. -
BolaWrap offers police a new non-lethal method of subduing suspects
Although Tasers are an effective alternative to the use of lethal force by police officers, getting shot by one is still quite a painful experience. That's where the BolaWrap 100 comes in – when fired at a "difficult" suspect, it simply ties them up. -
Signature curves define Zaha Hadid-designed arts center
Those familiar with Zaha Hadid Architects' body of work should have no trouble recognizing its late founder's signature style in the Changsha Meixihu International Culture & Arts Centre. Conceived back in 2011, it's now hosting its first exhibit. -
Towable bunker is how Aussies do a "basic" adventure camper trailer
Australians don't compromise when it comes to tough camper trailers. So if you're named "Australian Off Road," your "most basic model yet" includes a galvanized steel foundation, airy queen bedroom, lithium-based electrical system and large kitchen. -
Winter-ready tiny house trades freedom to roam for more living space
Canadian firm Minimaliste recently completed another of its cold weather-ready tiny houses. The Thuya is an extra-wide model, which means it offers a relatively spacious interior, but at the expense of requiring a permit to tow it on the road. -
Greenery-covered building will feature 400,000 plants on its facade
A remarkable new greenery-covered project has been submitted for planning permission in the City of London. Assuming it gets the thumbs-up, the Citicape House mixed-use hotel will integrate some 400,000 plants into its facade. -
Empire State Building receives $165 million renovation
Work was recently completed on a US$165 million renovation of New York City's Empire State Building. The iconic skyscraper now offers a revamped Observatory Experience, including a glass-walled observation point on its uppermost floor. -
Fargo glamper cabins camp out on land, wheels and water
As glamping, overlanding and #vanlife prove, camping means different things to different people. Fargo Elite Cabins reaches out to several styles of camper with a sleek, modern cabin that can be a motorhome, camping trailer, houseboat or tiny home.
