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Often times standing around in even the most modern and sleek subway stations can be an utter drag. But imagine the surprise if your local platform suddenly sprouted a vast green meadow! Not too long ago Auckland New Zealands Britomart Station received a grassy green makeover that transformed 1,250 square meters of its cold hard concrete into a plush green field.

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Recycled shipping containers are known to building designers and architects for their low cost and ease of use. They have been used in the construction of homes, housing developments, offices and commercial space for several years already, but there’s a new segment of architecture coming out of the woodwork to take advantage of this unique material: lodging and education facilities. Both are typically concerned with price and with the ease of installation of any new facilities, and shipping containers meet their requirements. These school, hotel and community center designs all take advantage of the many benefits offered by steel cargo containers. Click the thumbnails below for more images of and information on these amazing designs:

20 Steel Shipping Container Cities, Dorms, Apartments

Not all steel shipping container architecture is about building a dream home. These clever designs use cargo containers for community and emergency housing. Click Here to See More

The COP15 Climate Conference kicks off next week in Copenhagen, and Inhabitat will be on the scene to bring you all the latest news from this monumental event! In addition to the official U.N. proceedings, the entire city will experience an explosion of eco art, events, and expos all focused around climate change and sustainable design. There will be tons of things to see and do, so read on for the cultural showcases and exhibitions that we’re most looking forward to!

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Ecole, a French architecture and design studio, has designed an apartment interior in Paris.

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Dezeenjobs: architects Studio Egret West require a junior landscape architect to work in London:Junior Landscape ArchitectStudio Egret West is a highly creative Architecture, Urban Design and Landscape practice located in Clerkenwell, London.We are looking for a Junior Landscape Architect who is proficient in Microstation (knowledge of Rhino is welcome). Initially, you will start on a [...]

Liviu Tudoran taking inspiration from the Frank Gehry architectural structure designed a unique coffee maker for modern kitchens where each product speaks out for its inimitability.Asymmetrically shaped, this chic coffee machine is not unique just

Stunning design and green architecture shouldnt be reserved just for adults, as showcased by this beautiful green treehouse built by the architects at Lord, Aeck & Sargent. Constructed as an extension to Camp Twin Lakes, a camp dedicated to kids with special needs, this treehouse is not only beautiful, fun and kid friendly, but green as well!

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Dezeenjobs: Klein Dytham architecture seek a designer with a masters degree in architecture to join their Tokyo studio:Designer with Masters Degree in ArchitectureKlein Dytham architecture, based in Tokyo seek a designer with a Masters Degree in architecture and an excellent feeling and understanding for interiors and materials.The position will involve working on a high profile [...]

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