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Nature used to be thought of as the environment of which we were no longer apart, the wilderness disconnected from society, but today we know better: nature and sustainability are tied up in our very survival as a species and green art and design is an expression of the complex relationship between urban and eco-friendly living. From environmental art to daring eco-designs here are some examples that blur the boundaries of supposed opposites.

7 Black and White Monochrome Photographers

Removing colors can have a dramatic effect on an image. These creative monochrome photographers have created breathtaking photos in black and white.

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16 Lifesaving Temporary Emergency Shelters

When disaster strikes, homes are often lost and people left homeless. These temporary shelters provide a place for refugees to sleep until order is restored.

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Abandoned Theaters, Parks, Schools & Pools

Some of the most haunting abandonments are those that were once used to entertain and educate - filled with vast once-vibrant gathering and learning spaces.

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Modern Prefab Buildings & Flat Pack Furniture

Prefabricated buildings and flat-pack furniture blend creative designs with sustainable style using portability, modularity and the possibility of mass-production.

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Creative Photogram and Pinhole Photography

Some of the most amazing photography doesn't use a camera at all. These incredible images were produced using ancient methods - no lenses required.

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Creative Green Art, Architecture and Design

Green art and design - from transforming green boxes to rotating dome homes, creative eco-art to exotic eco-landscapes and tree houses to tree sculptures.

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The Environmental Photography of Chris Jordan

Chris Jordan takes everyday garbage and other examples of our rampant consumerism and turns them into art. His hope is that we will one day understand the cost.

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7 Infrared and HDR Photographers and Photos

Infrared and HDR photographs show us our world in a new and interesting way. With their distorted color or ultra-rich detail, these photos are all exquisite.

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12 Deserted Houses, Homes and Ghost Towns

Houses, neighborhoods, and entire towns are abandoned for a number of reasons. However they become abandoned, these areas can be peaceful and haunting to visit.

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82 Epic Natural Phenomena and Disasters

An elemental story arc filled with amazing natural wonders of the world and terrifyingly recent earth, water, wind and fire disasters from around the planet.

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15 Awesome Architectural Optical Illusions

As architects struggle to balance aesthetic appeal with practical considerations, many are finding the best way to create bold features is through optical illusions.

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16 Creative Modern Tables and Table Designs

Are modern tables having an identity crisis? Here are 16 creative modern table designs that look like they are eager to transform into something else entirely

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24 Ghost Towns and Abandoned Cities

What in the world could cause entire cities to become abandoned? Here are twenty-four haunting real-life ghost villages, towns and cities from around the world.

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20 Strange Interior Architectural Sculptures

Australian artist Robbie Rowlands masterfully blends architecture and art with his unique style. His art shakes our notions of stability and familiarity.

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Abandoned Airfields, Airports and Aircraft

Nothing lasts forever. Abandoned relics of air transport are proof of that. Unused hulking planes and enormous runways are sometimes just left and forgotten.

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