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An iconic Fire Island home is for sale

The Spaces

Fire Island’s glass-encased Pyramid House has hit the market for $6.5m – a price tag reflecting its architectural significance and prime spot by the dunes. The three-bedroom Fire Island home dates back to the 1960s and was originally designed by Argentinian architect Julio Kaufman. Inside an art director’s Lisbon apartment.

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Suzie McMurtry designs mycelium "spore cannon" to regenerate soil after wildfires

Deezen

In the event of a wildfire, this water would evaporate and build pressure in the vessel, eventually launching the cork into the air and floating the spores far and wide in the hope that they can take root in areas where the fire has subsided. Pewter tags read the Latin name for the mushroom spores it holds.

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Make Your Dorm Room Smell Lovely Without Any Flames

Dwell

Here are some fire-free options for a scent-loving college student—or anyone else who fears an open flame. It’s a fire-safe way to show off your candle snobbery (or the fact that you have rich parents). Welcome to What’s That Smell? , It’s back to school season, nerds. It’s bright and refreshing P.F. It’s the autumn air—inside!

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The Portable Charcoal Grill That Makes Commandeering the Cookout Less Intimidating

Dwell

Also, its $168 price tag appears to be on par with similar designs like Oklahoma Joe’s $179 Rambler Portable Grill. Dual dampers help to fuel the fire and an accompanying heat gauge to ensure food is cooked at the proper temperature. And at 20.5"D Kamado has cast iron cooking grates that prevent flame flare-ups.

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A Summer in Fire Island—Spent Working, Not Shacking Up

Dwell

Getting to Fire Island, a thin, 32-mile-long barrier island off the southern shore of Long Island with protected beaches, maritime forests, and seasonal resort communities, is a feat. But when the weather does warm up, Fire Island’s hotels, restaurants, shops, and bars need workers. Like all of New York came to me."

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Your Ultimate Guide to Bifold Doors: Everything You Need to Know

The Architecture Designs

Modern versions even mimic the charm of wood or aluminium without the hefty price tag. And if they’re part of a potential fire escape route, you’ll need to double-check fire safety standards. Aluminum gets an upgrade with processes like anodising, ensuring it lasts longer.

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Sweden’s Timber Dream: The World’s Largest Wooden City Awaits

The Architecture Designs

Material: The entire project will be built using fire-proofed mass timber. The Price Tag and Global Trend source: pinterest.com With great visions come substantial costs. According to The Economist, the price tag for this dream city is around 12 billion krona, which is roughly $1.4 billion or Rs 11,486 crore.

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