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Trailperpark Studios est une société de production basée à Reykjavik en Islande. Celle-ci présente aujourd’hui le trailer de son film « Heild » réunissant des images éblouissantes de leur pays. Un film, fruit de 3 ans de travail sur plus de 50 000 km, réalisé par Petur K. Gudmundsson. A découvrir dans la suite.

While the raw food revolution transforms the eating habits of health conscious humans, Brad’s Raw Foods—known for their savory vegetable based chips, crackers and crunchy kale—is launching a line of raw treats for dogs. We found the exuberant Brad’s Raw team at the Fancy Food Show, sharing samples of…

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London studio (and near-neighbours of Dezeen) Raw Architecture Workshop have designed a partly submerged wooden house for the Scottish Highlands.

The three-storey coastal house is to be clad in black-stained timber and will house a schoolteacher and deep-sea diver.

The house will be prefabricated to maximise airtightness and insulation, and is due to complete in 2013.

Some other interesting projects in the Scottish highlands include a small timber house with wooden feet and an artists’ studio in a treehouse.

Here’s some more text from architect Graeme Laughlan:

RAW secures planning approval for rural house

London based practice Raw Architecture Workshop has secured planning approval for a private rural house at Camusdarach Sands, Morar, Scotland. The 150m2 dwelling will be situated on exposed, steeply sloping, former rough grazing land with views towards the islands of Eigg, Rum and Skye. Due to the nature, location and proposed building position RAW participated in an in-depth dialogue with the Highland Planning Department, during which the scheme received considerable local support.

The Client, a deep sea diver and local primary head teacher, have a strong desire that the key spaces should capture the sunset views over the islands. The proposal is a part subterranean (thermal mass), upside down house that climbs the hill, with living space on the top floor, sleeping on mid floor, and main entrance, boot room and further accommodation on the lower level. The scheme responds strongly to the immediate topography, prevailing wind, and sunpath, and will be clad in black stained timber in reference to the dark colours of the surrounding landscape.

Timber will be sourced from Highland Forestry Commission sustainably managed sources. Planting of a temporary landscape has already commenced and will be relocated to surround the building upon completion. RAW are exploring prefabricated timber panel construction to minimise the on-site exposure and programme, which will also provide very high levels of insulation and airtightness. Site start is scheduled for mid 2012, with and expected completion date early in 2013.

A chocolate company dedicated to making more than just brilliant chocolate bars

Oakland-based Fearless was created by artist and activist Jordan Michael Schuster in 2006. The company uses organic Cacao from Brazil that’s been crafted to produce two to three times more antioxidants than traditional organic chocolate. The chocolate bars are made with 100% Kosher ingredients and are dairy-, gluten- and soy-free, using mineral-rich unrefined whole sugars.

In order to consider the chocolate bars raw, the cacao beans are temperature controlled using water-jacketed equipment.The process includes grinding, mixing, melting and molding the chocolate at temperatures that are under 118°F in order to preserve the nutrients, enzymes and anti-oxidants. The unique flavors offered are: Matcha Green Tea Peppermint (our fave), Sweet and Hot Hibiscus Ginger, Super Seeds Chrunch Hemp Chia Flax, Dark as Midnight and bestseller Exploding Coconuts. The flavors are both unique, potent and extremely satisfying.

Fearless is also dedicated to making a conscious effort to give back to “fearless” people or organizations making a difference. One percent of its yearly profits are donated to “changemakers” that are suggested by Fearless customers. After suggestions have been made, a yearly vote happens in December to decide who will receive the generous donation. Fearless’ dedication to giving back is reflected in their packaging seen below, where a “bite” has been taken both out of the chocolate bar and its packaging, symbolizing the percentage taken out of the company’s profits.

photo via Notcot

This well-rounded company has also made a concerted effort to be environmentally responisble by using 100 percent recycled paper that bio-degrades in six months. The wrapper inside is also made from environmentally appropriate materials that serve to ward off elements that threaten the purity of the bar.

When you bite into this unassumingly amazing chocolate bar, do it knowing you are being both satisfied and supporting a company that’s giving back. Buy a single bar for $5 or a box of 11 bars for $55 from their online shop.

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Japanese firm Hiroyuki Tanaka Architects have completed an apartment in Tokyo, Japan. (more…)