Barbie Gets An Eco-Friendly Dream House

Monday, 8th August 2011 - 02:12

With a collection of hot pink sports cars and her endless wardrobe, Barbie is a far cry from a sustainability role model.

But now it looks like she may be getting an eco-friendly dream house, after Mattel and the American Institute of Architects (AIA) unveiled the winning entry of the AIA Architect Barbie® Dream House™ Design Competition.

Decked out with solar panels, operable shading and bamboo flooring, this dream house also comes with a low-flow toilet (which in real life could save about 4,000 gallons of water per year) and sink fixtures, all made from locally sourced materials. (...)

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