In this issue of Squirrel News, Norway embarks on building the world’s most sustainable furniture factory, Louisiana plans a pollination intensive solar farm, and a new platform makes re-buying second hand bikes more secure.
Danish group, Bjarke Ingels is set to build the most sustainable furniture factory for the Norwegian manufacturer, Vestre. It’s features will include solar panels, heat exchangers and smart robots.
The new platform makes buying second hand bikes safer, given it is common that people purchase stolen bikes while trying to support the secondhand sector.
The software company Atlassian is constructing a 180 meter hybrid skyscraper in Sydney made of mostly timber. As the headquarter, the building will also include hanging gardens.
30 artists received funding to find creative solutions in tackling 21st century problems including the collective trauma experienced by African Americans.
Source: United News
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