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Instafire

With Instafire, lighting a campfire has never been so easy, simply pour into a pile and light it, then place wood over the top! The unique formulation is both safe and effective with no harmful chemicals or vapors, it comes conveniently packaged for backpacking, camping, and emergency preparedness uses. What is amazing - it burns steady, hot and even in very harsh conditions, including 30 mile-per-hour winds, rain and snow. The leftover ash is an environmentally friendly fertilizer that nourishes the earth.

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LARANJEIRAS HOUSE | BY FERNANDA MARQUES - Image

LARANJEIRAS HOUSE | BY FERNANDA MARQUES

Beautiful Beach Laranjeiras Residence, designed by Brazilian architect Fernanda Marques. The house is located in one of Brazil´s most gorgeous, natural beauty surroundings, Paraty, on the southern coast of Rio de Janeiro. With 950 m², three suites and private access to the beach, this is definitely a dream home....
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Land on Water

Building on water has gained popularity as a result of growing awareness of sea level rise and an increased risk of urban floods, but current options, such as concrete foundations filled with polystyrene and plastic pontoons, are rigid, challenging to move, and incredibly unsustainable. A new system of straightforward, flat-packed modules made of recycled reinforced plastic has been envisioned by Danish maritime architecture studio MAST. These mo...
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DUSKY PARAKEET HOUSEBOAT

Currently moored in Londons St. Katharine Docks, this stunning minimalist houseboat is on the market. Named the Dusky Parakeet, the modern 60-ft-long canal boat was designed by award-winning practice 31/44 Architects. Every decision made had both the need to be space-saving and practical, but to also create a generous and calm contemporary home. The 470-square-feet interior is open and uncluttered and has a Snadinavian vibe, with storage cleverly tucked away beneath...
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