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Tree Root

April 24, 2013

Tree Root

Tree Root, Australia.   via likecool

Old magazine Christmas tree

December 25, 2012

Old magazine Christmas tree

This old magazine Christmas tree by Tai-Ran Tseng, a Berkeley architect, is a seven foot tall concept tree built out of 33 old magazines.

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Giant Sequoias- world’s largest trees

November 29, 2012

Giant Sequoias- worlds largest tree

A tree-climbing scientist and his team have learned surprising new facts about giant sequoias by measuring them inch by inch.

The giant sequoia is a snow tree, Sillett says, adapted for long winters in the Sierra. But it’s a fire tree too. Thick bark protects it from burning in lightning-caused fires, which open cones and clear the understory, allowing saplings to find light and prosper.   Image credit: Michael Nichols/National Geographic

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Cocoon Tree tent

October 23, 2012

Cocoon Tree tent

The Cocoon Tree is a hanging spherical tent, with  aluminum  structure, covered with a resistant tarpaulin, suspended above the ground.

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A tree parked just like a car

July 14, 2012

Tree trolley by artist Matteo Cibic

This innovative Tree trolley by artist Matteo Cibic, is an clever way to fill the concrete jungle we are living in, with trees and vegetation.

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Treepods- the trees of tomorrow

February 17, 2011

Treepods

Designers Mario Caceres and Cristian Canonico of Influx Studio, with Treepods they decided to add vegetation to urban settings. The designs imitate the look of a Dragon tree, inspired by nature.
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