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Solar Waterfall

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An interesting architectural design has been proposed for Rio de Janeiro, the site of the 2016 Olympic Summer Games. This design uses solar powered pumps to raise water to the top of the falls – and when the water falls, it spins a turbine which creates electricity (i.e. a green design). Plans for the structure include shops, an amphitheater, auditorium, and walking areas at the ground level. This was designed by the Swiss architecture firm RAFAA. More pictures after the break.

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Phillies Fan Gets Tasered…

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Apparently on Monday night a 17-year-old ran out onto the field at the Philadelphia Phillies’ Citizens Bank Park. Everything was cool until security had to taser him… According to the Associated Press, “Several Phillies placed gloves over their faces and appeared to be stifling laughter at the wild scene.” Hah. Check out the video below:

Tiny Apartment Converted Into 24-Room "Transformer" House

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A Hong Kong Architect, Gary Chang, has converted his 334-square foot apartment into a “domestic transformer” that is capable of changing into 24 different rooms. He was able to achieve this by installing a series of sliding walls with their own flip-down and fold-out sections, allowing him to convert the room into several different types of living spaces. Check out the video below. More photos after the break. via Asylum.

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