If you live in developed parts of the world, beware, because this article is going to talk about two things that might make you say ew: the problem of open defecation and the use of human waste as fertilizer. Many people around the world have good reason to tackle both of these issues. And World …
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Polestar, the Swedish sustainable car manufacturer, has created a modern treehouse called KOJA. With a mid-century flair and made entirely of durable materials, this is an interesting experiment in designing a micro living space. Continue reading below Our featured videos The idea behind KOJA was to reinvent sustainable travel. KOJA was designed by Finnish designer …
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Wave Swell Energy, an Australian clean energy company, has developed an extraordinary wave energy harvesting platform. Named UniWave 200, the platform is capable of harvesting significantly more energy from sea waves than other similar technologies. Continue reading below Our featured videos UniWave is a floating device that can be towed to your desired destination anywhere …
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For years my ex-boyfriend made fun of my vegan diet, calling it “beets and sawdust”. Turns out he was onto something. NoA Biosciences has found a way to turn sawdust and wood scraps into hamburgers. NoA means “no animals”. The company is based in Durham, North Carolina, and was co-founded by French biotech entrepreneur Gilles …
The winner of the Jury Prize in the “Unbuilt Hospitality” category at the Architizer A+ Awards 2022 goes to these magnificent self-contained summer residences designed by iraisynn attinom for Santorini in Greece. The Aegean island of Thira is now home to these stunning, sustainable residences that mimic local architecture. Continue reading below Our featured videos …
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Artificial muscles offer a path to greener air conditioning, breakthroughs in semiconductor physics and hidden consciousness – Physics World Skip to main content Close search menu Learn more about Physics World Copyright © 2022 by IOP Publishing Ltd and individual contributors clear-rec pub iop-science physical connection
With the challenges in the housing market, the tiny house is seeing a huge influx to address both the lack of affordable housing for first-time home buyers as well as people looking to downsize their lives. As a designer embarking on the long journey of building from scratch, I find that managing my clients’ expectations …
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The essence of good design is visual appeal, but smart design also considers the environment. With this in mind, commercial furniture expert Stylex recently launched a side table constructed from natural materials and designed to last. Continue reading below Our featured videos The versatile table, called Umo because of the U, M and O shapes …
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Good product design integrates function and aesthetics. Excellent product design sets in adaptability and natural materials. Köllen Loop is a coat rack that does all of the above. Continue reading below Our featured videos Conceived by a young professional designer from Barcelona, Paula Terra’s idea is a fresh take on a long-standing classic. Köllen Loop …
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