Top 10 wooden homes that showcase this warm material beautifully
There’s something about wooden architecture that is simply so humble and endearing. Wood has been a material of choice for construction for ages galore. Wood…
Sustainable Design
Modular Framework Chromebook laptop puts a price tag on sustainability
The advent of laptops solved one of the biggest problems in personal computing by allowing people to bring their computers around with them. At the…
This concentric school library in Thailand was constructed using bamboo and adobe bricks
The Panyaden International School in Chiang Mai, Thailand had a beautiful bamboo sports hall added to its structure back in 2017. The Chiangmai Life Architects…
Natural energy-free air conditioner uses the cooling properties of terracotta to regulate temperatures
Working on a principle that’s about as old as mankind itself, the Nave Air Conditioning System uses terracotta’s evaporative cooling abilities to naturally regulate temperatures…
This waste bin has a neat trick for segregation and has a surprising function
We’re often told to separate our trash so that biodegradable, recyclable, and other types of waste don’t mix. That’s easier said than done, of course,…
This minimal wooden home was designed to focus on a majestic chestnut tree
Located in Vale Flor, Portugal, the Chestnut House is a minimal home designed by local architect João Mendes Ribeiro, centered around a chestnut tree. The…
Arup’s exhibition at London Design Festival showcases a regenerative future where people and nature co-exist
The London Design Festival is an annual event that takes place in the capital of the United Kingdom. It promotes London as a pioneering design…
Niko trash bin tips the balance towards usability and sustainability
It’s sometimes both frustrating and amazing how simple changes can have massive impacts. That is true not just in philosophy and productivity but also in…
Disperseed is a 3D-printed seed ball that helps forests repopulate after a forest fire
A national runner-up at this year’s James Dyson Award, DISPERSEED hopes to bring floral diversity and a thriving ecosystem back to forests that have been…
Design London 2022: A Peek at the Future of Design Today
In-person events are back in full swing, and there’s no better time to generate collective energy and interest than today. After a highly successful inaugural…
The Shield ‘Ocean Garbage Collector’ helps sustainably take care of our sea waste problem
More than half of the world’s population lives near a coast… and while that fact is pretty interesting on its own, it also leads me…
This beautiful wooden home in Osaka, Japan is marked by tranquil gardens
Designed by Atsushi Kawanishi Architects, the Nightingale House is a beautiful wooden house located in Osaka. The home focuses on establishing genuine connections to nature…