Once you’ve burned through a candle, what happens to the jar? It might wind up at a recycling material — depending on what it’s made of, and how well you cleaned it — but it can easily pile up in a landfill, where it’ll generate new greenhouse gas emissions. That’s why Chris and Cyndi Hileman have reimagined candles as a […]
A Flowering Candle?
Helping your Employees Through Financial Difficulties
A few years ago, it was people who were out of work who most often experienced financial problems; however, now it’s almost as likely that employed people are struggling too. The average level of personal debt in the UK is around £30,000 and while some people manage to service this level of debt without problems or stress, many don’t and […]
Earthquake Resistant Central Library
Nearly eight years after multiple massive earthquakes ravaged the New Zealand city of Christchurch, Schmidt Hammer Lassen Architects have completed the Christchurch Central Library, a “stunning symbol of hope, unity and rebirth” built on the concepts of resiliency and sustainability. Dubbed T?ranga — M?ori for “foundation” — the earthquake-resistant building also pays homage to the deep cultural heritage of Ng?i […]