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Test you appearance with a range of classic moustaches!

Fantastic Corten folding facade in Brroklyn

Amazing expandable sofa made by hand entirely from chopsticks (let's hope they are recycled, and clean!) and metal links.

The spirit of Glenn Murcutt is evident in this holiday cottage in Idaho.
Nice watercolour presentation too.

Real architecture in a civic waste recycling plant - fantastic! There is a lot of cool modern architecture in Slovenia...

Very interesting article on a cheap, sustainable housing project by Texas Tech University. I would question the maths and the cost (come on, who do they think they are kidding?) but the project, and the construction photos are great. Beats a caravan every time for me!

Only the Japanese could have thought this up. It's a breathalyser that also tells you when you have bad breath. As I always take the view that halitosis is in effect a 'face fart' and that we all really ought to be at least a little concerned about this, I think it's actually a brilliant idea. Pity all the text is in Japanese, or I would be arguing with Julia about yet another "random internet purchase"...

Really interesting facade design in Saint-Etienne

Industrial press for creating structural building bricks from mud!

Nice, simple elevational treatment, but this looks more like an office than a house...