All the materials used are recycled or reclaimed -- tables are made from old wooden planks and drinks are served in jam jars, giving the eco-friendly space a rustic, charming feel.

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It benefits the upper and upper-middle classes, the argument goes, by the strict standards it imposes to protect the land: growth control, open space, maintained eco-systems and the preservation of town or village character.

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Maeda also points to RISD graduates who have started companies including AirBnB, a website connecting travelers to room or housing space, and Spirare Surfboards, a company that makes eco-friendly surfboards as models to emulate and is bringing these graduates back to campus to consult with students.

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The eco-housing trend is particularly popular in urban settings like San Francisco where outdoor space is limited.

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With its NVIDIA ION-based motherboard, the Pulse delivers the best graphics solution available for low-power, small form factor designs" says Drew Henry, general manager of the desktop GPU business unit at NVIDIA. "By adding the GeForce 9800 GT ECO, gamers can enjoy superior performance in a design that saves both energy and space.

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