City Compost Bin
Composting is an important, vital part to creating a sustainable city but few urbanites engage in the activity because of stigmas. The idea of having…
Outdoor
The Power of Footsteps
A team of college students came together to design a new traffic intersection that transforms the power of footsteps into energy. The theories behind piezoelectricity, or…
Yoga at The Lights
Any bustling metropolis faces loads of pedestrians waiting at busy intersections for their turn to cross the road. Designer Li Ming feels that there is…
Very Green Oil
The very muck that invades our pond and swimming pool is a goldmine! Actually, make that an oil well. I’m talking about algae and the…
Map Your Travels by Scratching
The Scratch & Track concept enables you to log your travels with printable papers embedded with a scratchable surface. You print maps of your destination…
Sitting Next to People at the Airport
5% annual growth of global commercial air passenger traffic means more people in an airport terminal at one time. The AEROS project looks to improve…
Beautifully Disposed Trash
The sight of ugly trash bins in scenic parks certainly mars the natural beauty. Bryant Park Litter Receptacles and Recycling Bins put an end to…
Hikers Fall but They Can Get Up
The Survival Hiking Bag creates a protective barrier in the form of an air bag which envelopes the body when a hiker falls. It releases…
Flameless Outdoor Cooker for Campers
The Outdoor Chef is a shortlisted entry in the 2011 Australian Design Award-James Dyson Award. It’s an all-in-one camp cooker designed for portability, storage, food prep…
A Vest of Power
The construction industry suffers from one of the highest work-related accidents across the board with nearly 60% of those injured having to leave indefinitely. The…
Glide for a Pose
The aerial camera is not a new concept to us. The trend started with the Flying Stick and moved on with a Balloon to the…
Never mind Asphalt, Sandstone Roads
Asphalt has been used for the last 80 years. It greatly contributes to the urban heat island effect, reaching peak temperatures of 48–67°C. At current…