On November 6, 2025, Houston welcomed its newest civic landmark: the Ismaili Center, Houston, a luminous Shia Muslim complex overlooking Buffalo Bayou Park that merges Islamic art, architecture, and landscape design. It was inaugurated by Mayor John Whitmire alongside Rahim Aga Khan V. Aga Khan is the new Imam of the world’s Shia Ismaili Muslims…
Most developers see economic downturns as something to endure. Michael Shanly has consistently seen them as opportunities to strengthen his business for the long term. Across five major crises – from the 1974 property crash to the COVID-19 pandemic – his approach has remained remarkably steady: adapt quickly, stay close to operations, and make decisions…
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Utilities from New York to Ontario use flywheel farms to stabilize the grid when wind and solar fluctuate. In space, satellites use flywheel “reaction wheels” to orient themselves without fuel. Even race cars like Porsche hybrids have used flywheels for rapid energy recovery and boost. This is proven tech, now scaling to the grid. The…
Some small Binishell prototypes have been built for around US $3,500 using sprayed concrete over an inflatable form. Automatic Construction reports shell costs of roughly $10–$30 per square foot for 100- to 200-square-foot prototypes—far below standard homebuilding prices. The Vienna method is described as “quick and cost-saving” for double-curved shell structures, but specific dollar/€ cost…
Across Ontario and California, builders are rethinking concrete housing through inflatable-shell design—an approach that replaces wooden formwork with air and innovation. A 1,000-square-foot low-carbon concrete shell, insulated with hempcrete, can be erected in a day and cost far less than conventional construction. Over time, the savings in energy, materials, and mortgage costs make this model…
Yes, pea pod wine is a real thing, an old-fashioned, home-brewed country wine made from the leftover pods after shelling fresh peas. It is a sustainable, no-waste practice, often popular among allotment gardeners. The post Pea pod wine recipes are making a comeback with allotment gardeners appeared first on Green Prophet. Time for peapod wine…
A classic Southern Sweet Potato Casserole made with creamy mashed sweet potatoes and a crunchy pecan streusel topping. Simple, affordable, and always a Thanksgiving favorite. The post Sweet Potato Casserole appeared first on Budget Bytes. Many would say Thanksgiving is not complete without Sweet Potato Casserole. This lightened-up version is IT (in my humble opinion)….
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