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“The skyscraper and the twentieth century are synonymous; the tall building is the landmark of our age,” wrote architectural critic Ada Louise Huxtable. From the Art Deco movement at the beginning of the 20th century to neo-futuristic styles of today, each skyscraper is a wonder of engineering that defines the skyline of the city. Designing a skyscraper is a dream of almost every architect, but we have selected several recent projects that are seeking to reinvent the modern skyscraper with higher, more cutting-edge designs.

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When you read books, the stories in them transport you to the world within the pages of the book. When it is time to return to your daily routine, bookmarks are used to keep track of your progress in a book, so you can easily return to where the previous reading session ended. We have curated a collection of unique, functional, and interesting designs that are a must-have for all the book lovers.

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According to research by business professors Page Moreau and Marit Gundersen Engset, “free-building” from a pile of mismatched LEGO enhances creativity. We won’t be surprised to know that’s what the creators of these extraordinary designs built using your favourite toy bricks owe their out-of-the-box thinking to.

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The era of instant photography, and Polaroid as its epitome, reached its peak in the 1970s, but had to face a dramatic fall – first, when as video cameras and 35-millimeter cameras became smaller and cheaper and then after it dealt with the realities of the digital photography boom. However, these days instant cameras are making their comeback – this time, using the technologies of the day, like AI.

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There are several different choices in bags for you to use. Some take thousands of years to degrade, others cost a lot of energy to make and recycle, which can also be damaging to the environment. These innovative bag options prioritize comprehensive sustainability, by finding new ways to keep the planet healthy.

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What is your perfect travel carry like? Would you prefer space or compartments? Do you need a piece to pack your entire wardrobe or do you travel light? Depending on whether you go for a weekend or for a two-weeks vacation, needs and requirements may vary as well. These versatile designs have been developed to ease up any traveler’s burden.

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Craft enthusiasts and parents who enjoy working on creative projects are well aware that foam noodles, normally used for staying afloat in the swimming pool, make a great craft supply. The fun foam tubes are versatile and inexpensive, and it can be extremely relaxing to trim, attach, and paint with these materials. See some professional artists and designers use pool noodles to come up with a wide variety of unique creations.

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Fossil fuels – coal, oil and gas – currently account for the lion’s share of harmful greenhouse gas emissions, such as carbon dioxide, as they are burned to produce energy. Derived from natural sources that are replenished at a higher rate than they are consumed, renewable energy, on the contrary, is key to addressing the climate crisis. Each of them harnesses one or several of mother nature’s resources: wind, sun, water, and flora.

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We often underestimate the importance of a great seating. It seems, chairs and stools are some of those things we don’t really think about innovating. In the meantime, product designers come up with comfortable and ergonomic seating options that can add personality to any living space.

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Nowadays, the dishwasher is a must-have kitchen appliance for a modern home. However, dishwashers are energy intensive, they use a lot of water, require a considerable amount of valuable kitchen space, and are downright expensive. Today, we explore ingenuous compact, energy-efficient, and affordable alternatives to owning a dishwasher, so you’re never really left with a kitchen sink that’s filled to the brim with dirty dishes.

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