What if we told you that it’s possible to turn air pollution into art? That’s right, the MIT Media Lab decided to turn something negative into an inspiring form that can be used to create art. We’re talking about Air Ink, refillable water resistant markers and screen printing ink. Air Ink is made out of from unburned carbon …
Designed by Singapore studio Chang Architects, Cornwall Gardens is an environmentally friendly family home. The intention was to create an “open home, a cool tropical paradise for the family, encouraging their children to raise their families here when they grow up”. What is the most fascinating thing about this house is not the size but the dense …
Justin Capra Foundation for Invention and Sustainable Technologies (FITS) developed Soleta zeroEnergy Houses that minimize losses and save energy by using renewable energy sources (geothermal energy, solar energy, wind energy, hydroelectricity). The main material used in the construction of the houses is wood since it gives off warmth and doesn’t need too much maintenance. SoletaOne house is …
Imagine this: a hot summer day, a beautiful vacant lake, and a house in the middle of it – your house. It sounds like a beautiful dream, but it’s in fact possible. Now you can spend your free days in a technologically advanced floating house called “Floatwing”, designed by Friday, which can be customizable according …
There are lots of different lamps, and you can go to pretty much any furniture or home appliances store and find one that fits perfectly in height, light, looks and everything else. But, if you are an eco-friendly person, there is something new coming soon. It is unique, it is amazingly economical – it is …
Having a fully functional off-grid house has never been more simple. The Ecocapsule is small in size, can be easily transported and has everything inside and outside to allow two adults to live inside of it. The Ecocapsule is powered by a wind-turbine and roof solar panels, so there is no need to worry about the …
We are all aware that mopeds are primarily used just to get you to your destination in the most painless way possible and most of them aren’t that spectacular in terms of design. Unless your moped is the Meijs Motorman Electric Moped. This moped is everything an urban transporter should be: stylish, convenient, environmentally friendly …
Treehouses were a big part of our lives while we were growing up but many of us seldom pay attention to the idea as we become adults. However, one man has found inspiration in treehouses and designed something dreamlike. His name is Luciano Pia and his creation is 25 Verde, an apartment building which has the appearance …
In order to eliminate the high energy costs of cremation and the practice of cemetery recycling, two Italian designers have started a project called Capsula Mundi which, they believe, will help eliminate the need for tombstone-filled cemeteries. Most major cities are experiencing the consequences of having a finite amount of space available for cemeteries, and, in turn, …
“Living smaller will save you money in the long run; it could also make you happier.” Architect Clara da Cruz Almeida of Collaborate000 architects and product designers Dokter and Misses brought this quote to life with their fascinating project – POD-INDAWO – a modular, prefabricated home which has been designed with a South African residential …