Scotland is introducing pioneering building regulations aimed at protecting declining bird populations by requiring new developments to include “swift bricks” — specially designed nesting spaces built directly into modern structures. The move is intended to address one of the lesser-known environmental consequences of contemporary construction: the disappearance of … [Read more...] about Scotland moves to require ‘swift bricks’ in new buildings as part of effort to reverse urban bird decline
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7 Women Constructed Their Dream Retirement Home to Spend Their Final Days Together
Seven Chinese girlfriends had a dream of growing old together, surrounded by the comfort and support of each other's company. Rather than waiting for someone else to make their dream a reality, they took matters into their own hands and decided to build their own retirement home from scratch. The women, all in their 60s, purchased a piece of land in the countryside of China … [Read more...] about 7 Women Constructed Their Dream Retirement Home to Spend Their Final Days Together