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Hundertwasser: Architecture as Spontaneous Vegetation

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Design
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...tag Dunkelbunt Hundertwasser (“Multi-Talented Peace-Filled Rainy Day Dark-Colored Hundred Waters” in German). Hundertwasser viewed straight lines as an affront to both God and creativity. He was also a big fan of humanure, mold (!) and, just like Alexandro Jodorowsky, did the occasional speaking gig completely nude. Listen to the 99% Invisible podcast for more on Hundertwasser’s architectural thoughtstylings....

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We’re Car Free

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Thoughtstylings, Transportation
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...ne to a college that combined rigorous writing classes with machine shop and auto repair. My dream: a Kickstarter campaign to fund the conversion of a 1970s era Dodge Viper into a bad-ass electric vehicle. Or fuel it with our humanure methane digester. Airbrush the Root Simple logo on the door and folks would really notice our arrival at book signings–especially when we do donuts in the parking lot. So, dear readers, what do you think we should do...

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Ten Uses for Palm Fronds

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Gardening
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...ed by a falling frond) I got an idea that I’m as proud of as my milk crate humanure potty. 5. Celebrate Sukkot. Sukkot is the Jewish feast of the tabernacle. Unfortunately, it seems that our Washingtonia Robusta is not the right kind of palm. 6. Celebrate Palm Sunday. As with Sukkot, it looks like there’s some entrepreneurs on this idea. 7. Make a basket. Here’s a tutorial using coconut fronds, so I’m not sure this will work with Washingtonia. 8....

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