Two Homes, One Shell: Inside Japan’s Most Ingenious Tiny House
Nestled in the mountains of Nozawaonsen, Nagano, a young company called Ikigai Collective is rewriting the rules of compact living. Their latest creation, the Yamabiko,…
Japanese Startup Brings Wasabi Farming to Shipping Containers
In a shipping container parked next to Macnica’s headquarters in Yokohama, an innovative revolution in Japanese agriculture is taking root. Inside the 40-foot steel box,…
This Australian Soy Fish Decomposes in 6 Weeks, Not 400 Years
As someone who can demolish a sushi platter in minutes, I’ve always felt a pang of guilt watching those tiny plastic fish pile up on…
Top 7 Unique Audio Gifts That Beat Generic Tech
Generic wireless earbuds arrive in identical white plastic shells with forgettable names and indistinguishable sound profiles. Smart speakers reduce albums to voice commands and invisible…
A Living Sphere: Japan’s Self-Contained Food Ecosystem Points to Urban Agriculture’s Future
Perched at the Osaka Health Pavilion during Expo 2025, a translucent dome hums with life. Inside, tomatoes ripen above brackish water while pufferfish swim below,…
7 Best Gifts for Him That Sold Out In 24 Hours Last Year
Last year’s holiday season revealed something about modern gift-giving. Men want tools that work, look exceptional, and tell stories worth sharing. The gifts that vanished…
This Off-Grid Sauna on Wheels Is Touring the UK’s Wildest Landscapes
Rupert McKelvie’s latest creation sits somewhere between architectural statement and wellness refuge. The Aquila, a mobile sauna from his Devon-based studio Out of the Valley,…
Rewild Homes Just Built the Sustainable House Eco-Buyers Always Wanted
Nestled away in Priors Hall, Corby, The Thicket by Rewild Homes is doing something different with sustainable housing. This Northamptonshire development isn’t trying to be…
This 21-Story Tower Has 104 Green Balconies Inspired by Gaudí
Taichung’s skyline is about to get a dramatic new addition. MVRDV has secured construction permission for The Island, a 21-story residential tower that reimagines urban…
10 Best Stocking Stuffers Men Actually Want For Off-Grid Luxury Living
Off-grid living has shed its reputation as roughing it. Today’s modern homesteaders demand the same sophistication they left behind in the city, just powered differently….
This 23-Foot Tiny House Packs Full Kitchen, Bath, & Solar Power
Vagabond Haven has unveiled a tiny house that challenges the notion that small spaces require compromise. This recently completed dwelling demonstrates how thoughtful design can…
5 Best Gifts That Turn Any Room Into the Ultimate Movie Night Experience
Movie nights used to mean cramming into theater seats with strangers and overpriced snacks. Now the best screenings happen at home, where you control everything…