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A Nest For Humans
A Nest For Humans Studio 1984 designed this human "nest" for a competition where the challenge was to create a dwelling made from natural components. Various types of wood were used, but the most important parts were carefully placed bales of straw. Studio 1984 via Co.Design


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The Food Cavern picture is fasinating.

the 'food cavern' is bread.

The house could be minimally a fire hazard for people using unsafe heating devices but the savings on wood are enormous and nature benefits. Great idea!!!


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