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Tower of tomorrow
The building of the future will not just sit on a lot – it will breath, sleep, and wake up in the morning. And it will be beautiful. |
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Soil and green
The western side of the building is a series of three-story atrium gardens. The greenery brings the outdoors inside, providing a breath of nature. Plants clean the interior air, and as leaf colors change, the building reacts in step with natural cycles. The north façade (unseen) is clear glass covered with positively-charged mosses that absorb particulates of the air.
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Architect William McDonough talks about what drives his artful eye, in this online video. ( more) 
On a recent prowl through Tokyo's electronic alleyways, our tech guru was drawn to six stylish products. None is available in the U.S., but that may just be a matter of time. ( more)
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