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the Alpine Capsule

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From designer Ross Lovegrove, this mirrored capsule lets you see your whole environment, but doesn’t let them see you. So what should you do? Curl up naked inside of it, obviously.

the Ktrak

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Bike…up the hill? Ski down? Bike…DOWN the hill? Whatever, it’s awesome.

the Airpod

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The Airpod runs on air…take THAT, petrochemicals!

Nest House

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Ever romp around in a pile of leaves? Spanish industrial designer Gerard Moliné thinks we should simplify our lives, and live there–swinging from a rope, up in the trees. via Been-Seen

the Brisa

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A solar-powered sports car? A German wooden toy? Sailboat-meets-environmentally friendly road vehicle. We heart the Brisa.

Bathing Beauties

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These cabins were some of the winning entries for the Bathing Beauties competition, “Re-imagine the Beach Hut for the 21st Century.” With names like Mablethorpe Camera Obscura, Eyes Wide sHut, and Come Up and See Me (inspired by gin and tonics, naturally) these huts are the most adorable twentieth century beach-housing alternative.

Unocycle

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Smaller and cleaner than a regular motorcyle, the Unocycle is all electric and can reach speeds of up to 40 mph, making it the most kick-ass form of bike transportation…that is still, as of yet, hypothetical.

M-Velope

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This transformable cabin, available exclusively through Neiman Marcus’ Christmas book, is designed by architect Michael Jantzen. Hurry though. With only 10 available, priced at $100k each, they’re sure to go fast. (…)

Sky Sails

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Using kites is probably the most creative way large cargo ships can reduce their carbon footprint.

The Hills Have Eyes

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French photographer and guerrilla artist JR works by photographing people covertly on the street, and then posting large paper reproductions of the photographs around the town where the people live. Needless to say, this is slightly more dangerous in the mean streets of the infamous favelas of Rio de Janeiro.

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2008-07-04 15:38:54

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