Last month, we talked about New Zealand's nature-inspired church built entirely from trees and plants. Well, this time around, the organic scope makes way for man-made wonderment in the form of the Dome House, located within a Paremoremo property (by the outskirts of Auckland). On closer inspection, one could identify the individual pieces of triangular…
When it comes to your dream house, nothing short of spectacular will do. For some, it might be a sustainably-powered tree house that makes living in the wilderness a truly opulent affair. For New Zealand-based couple, Justin and Jola, however, this incredible “Transforming Castle Truck” is what they call home. A glorious exemplar of tiny…
Last year in December, we came across the Cattedrale Vegetale (Tree Cathedral), the wondrously conceived church design from 'bare-bone' trees. Well this time around, the minimalism gives way to a verdant scope - with Barry Cox's incredible feat in the form of a 'lush' cathedral designed entirely out of dense and exuberant vegetation. Conceived over a…
Recent centuries have been marred by severe climate change and related problems. Unprecedented global warming has led to the melting of polar ice caps and the associated rise in sea levels. According to the estimates of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), global sea level will likely rise another meter, by the turn of…
Who says Hobbiton is just a figment of fantastical imagination? Tolkien's verdant Shire is given a 'real' lease of life - courtesy of the 12-acre Hobbiton attraction in the agricultural town of Matamata, which is just around two hours away from Auckland. As many of you might have guessed, this tourist spot is actually a…
Previously, we had showcased a flurry of 21 astounding images breathtakingly captured from space. Well, adding another one to the list is the above pictured Egmont National Park, in New Zealand - with the image credit belonging to European Space Agency (ESA). What appears as a fine, immaculate circle surrounding the volcanic peak of Mount Taranaki,…
Yesterday was a crucial day for many a scientist and marine-life aficionado from around the world. After almost eight months in its frozen state, the famous giant squid captured in the region of Antarctica's secluded Ross Sea, was finally thawed to facilitate progressive scientific studies. And, for those who are still scratching their heads, it is…