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5 Ways Biology Is Transforming Buildings
Throughout history humans have come up with lots of different ways to build shelters for themselves. But sometimes, inspiration for better construction materials comes from nature, in structures you might not expect — like the scales on a
National Geographic
Building Shelter | How to Survive on Mars
TED Talks
Shigeru Ban: Emergency shelters made from paper
Long before sustainability was a buzzword, architect Shigeru Ban was using ecologically sound building materials such as cardboard tubes. He uses them to build remarkable temporary structures for disaster-struck nations such as Haiti,...
TED Talks
TED: How to build for human life on Mars | Melodie Yashar
We're going to be building on the Moon this decade -- and next will be Mars, says space architect Melodie Yashar. In a visionary talk, she introduces her work designing off-world shelters with autonomous robots and 3D printers and...
Curated Video
The Garden At This Women's Shelter Provides Fresh Produce - and Hope
Building community. Accepting change. Finding purpose.
Developing skills. Building relationships. Maintaining reco
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These are among the many, many benefits that members describe when talking...
Developing skills. Building relationships. Maintaining reco
very.
These are among the many, many benefits that members describe when talking...
Next Animation Studio
Ikea and UNHCR invent more durable refugee shelter
Ikea has teamed up with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees to create more durable shelters for refugees. The structures consist of four walls and are roughly twice the size of current temporary dwellings. Measuring about...
Curated Video
Girl Scouts Sell Cookies and now Build Basketball Courts!
Girl Scouts are on a mission to make the world a better place. 16-year-old, Claire Dundee's, latest project has done just that. In search of a project to complete for her final and highest honor as a Girl Scout, the Girl Scout...
Curated Video
Help build a safe house for survivors of domestic abuse with The Independent and Refuge’s Brick By Brick campaign
Every woman deserves to live free from fear. But one in four women face domestic abuse over their lifetime – women we know, love and work with.But for practical reasons, some women and their children escaping an abusive partner can’t be...
The Guardian
On Trial for Sheltering Migrants
Meet Cédric Herrou, a French farmer in the Roya Valley is facing criminal charges for sheltering migrants. Learn what the charges are and how the trial goes. Despite his legal troubles, Herrou has widespread community support for his...
Curated Video
How to Build an Igloo
The Inuit used igloos as temporary shelters during hunting trips. These snow houses can be constructed even at latitudes far from the Arctic regions.
Curated Video
Why Igloos Keep You Warm: Building and Testing an Igloo
Vincent joins expert builders to construct an igloo in Haute-Savoie, exploring why igloos are warm despite being made of snow. Through hands-on building and experiments with different types of snow, he learns about the insulating...
Curated Video
How to Build an Aviary
Howcast - Aviaries provide protection for your pet birds as well as giving them space in which to fly. Here are some guidelines for building one.
Curated Video
An exploration of Chapter 3 of 'Lord of the Flies'
Pupil outcome: I can explain and explore the key events in Chapter 3 of 'Lord of the Flies'. Key learning points: - Ralph and Simon are the only boys interested in trying to build shelters for warmth and safety. - Instead, the other...
National Geographic
How to Build a Lean-to Shelter | Live Free or Die
National Geographic
Building a Blind | Live Free or Die
National Geographic
Building a Bundle Boat | Live Free or Die
National Geographic
How to Build a Composting Toilet | Live Free or Die: DIY
TED Talks
Michael McDaniel: Cheap, effective shelter for disaster relief
Michael McDaniel designed housing for disaster relief zones -- inexpensive, easy to transport, even beautiful – but found that no one was willing to build it. Persistent and obsessed, he decided to go it alone. At TEDxAustin, McDaniel...
Curated Video
Landmarks - Green Conference Centre
THE HEART OF THE RIOJA WINE REGION IS AN AREA USUALLY DOMINATED BY GREEN LANDSCAPE STRETCHING ACROSS HUNDREDS OF ACRES OF VINEYARDS. BUT NOW A HUGE SHINY STRUCTURE HAS CAUGHT THE ATTENTION OF NEIGHBOURS AND VISITORS OF THE AREA. GREEN...
Curated Video
Exploring the World of Architecture
Architecture is the art and science of designing and constructing buildings and physical structures. It involves careful planning, creative use of materials, and consideration of factors such as function, aesthetics, and sustainability....
Schooling Online
William Golding's Lord Of The Flies - Plot Summary
A group of schoolboys have been evacuated from England after the outbreak of nuclear war. But their plane crashes over the Pacific and they are left to fend for themselves. The island provides everything they need to survive until they...
