Photo credit: Craig Denis | Arkup
Called Arkup #1, this floating house, designed by Dutch architect Koen Olthuis, is unlike any other. It’s a two-story 4,350-square-foot houseboat that’s part yacht and oil rig, due to its retractable hydraulic pilings that can lift the structure above water (up to 20-feet), keeping you safe in inclement weather, even during a Category 4 hurricane with winds up to 155 mph.
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Typically, a zero-carbon city refers to one that runs entirely on renewable energy, which means it has absolutely no carbon footprint and will not cause harm to the planet. If you take that idea, and use it on a cabin, this “On Mountain Hut” is the result. This retreat is hidden away in the beautiful Swiss Alps, sitting on a mountainside at an altitude of 8,200 feet above sea level.
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The problem with most smartphones today is their battery life, and resorting to power banks may not always be the answer, especially if you want to keep things light or don’t have a large enough pocket / bag to carry both in. Xiaomi aims to solve that problem by integrating solar panels directly into a smartphone. This means that as long as you’re in sunlight, your device will be constantly recharging the battery.