Tagged: architecture

Eerie Abandoned Communist-Era Monuments by Jan Kempenaers (24 pictures)

Before years of fighting broke the former Yugoslavia into a half-dozen nations, it was home to many monuments form the biggest names in Easter European architecture. These incredible Soviet-chic buildings were tourist attractions through much of the 80s, before the fall of communism.

In 2006, Belgian photographer Jan Kempenaers revisited these architectural wonders, long since abandoned, and his photos reveal the beauty that still exists, even in their current condition.

Feeding 9 Billion People: Vertical Farming in Singapore

In Singapore, the challenge of feeding a growing population is pushing the concept of urban farming to new heights. A super-efficient vertical farming system is producing greens for 5 million residents.

By increasing their food security while reducing the impact of food production on global climate change, SkyGreen is 10 times more productive per square foot than conventional farmin

World famous cities on the water (10 pictures)

When pronouncing the phrase “city on the water” comes to mind Venice. Architecture, rich history and romance of the place turned this water attraction in Italy, a real treasure for tourists. However, in the world there are many cities, standing on the water.

Let’s see the ten most popular ones.

Fake Windows Painted on New Apartment Building in China (10 pictures)

This neighborhood located in Qingdao city’s Shibei district is a low-cost high-rise residential complex. Builder found the perfect (and quite unusual) way to reduce the cost of construction – on the outer walls of the north face of the buildings are painted “fake windows” matching the specifications of the windows around it.
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10 strangest of places where people live

Human is an amazing creature. It can survive in the harshest conditions. But some people manage to not only survive, but to live for years in a very unusual places. Hanging monasteries, caves, bridges, houses made of stone …

See ten most unusual places in which people live or lived.