social design
Help Kickstart the Hariyo Chowk Community Garden in Kathmandu, Nepal!
A community in Kathmandu, Nepal, has begun building an urban garden and outdoor art space for public enjoyment and education. The project is a collaboration between CATALiST design, a newly-founded
Simple Wheelchairs Made From Reused Plastic Chairs Help Injured People in Rwanda
In order to make wheelchairs more accessible to people in developing countries, two designers are revamping common plastic chairs with a little bit of creative common sense. By affixing the widely
Arnold Schwarzenegger & Project Green Light Launch “Sustainia” to Inspire Sustainable Living
Sustainia, an ambitious initiative by Project Green Light to present a virtual realization of a truly sustainable world, was launched March 7 at the University of Geneva by Arnold Schwarzenegger and
French Vending Machine Dispenses Fresh Local Milk 24 Hours a Day
Imagine being able to pick up fresh, locally produced milk right from a vending machine? Well that’s exactly how some farmers in south-west France will be selling their milk going forward. Dairy
Paul Elkin’s Mobile Homeless Shelter Is a Refuge Packed with Sustainable Features
Designing a shelter to meet the diverse needs of the homeless population is a challenge, but Paul Elkin‘s fantastic concept makes due as both a mobile home and a store packed with goods to help
Go Halfsies: Fight Obesity by Giving Half of Your Food to Those Who Need It
Go Halfsies is a brilliant social initiative in Texas that solves the tripartite problem of obesity, food waste, and hunger in one fell swoop. When diners visit participating restaurants in Austin, they
Cradle is a Flat Pack Chair Designed Specifically for Autistic People
The thoughtfully designed Cradle is a sustainable rocking chair created by a collaborative effort to aid people with autism and Rhythmic Movement Disorder (RMD). Developed by Richard Clarkson, Grace
INTERVIEW: We Talk to Architect Charles Newman About 15,000 Bottle Caps for Africa
What started as the 15,000 Bottle Caps for Africa concept just a few months ago is now an actual built computer learning center and library thanks to architect Charles Newman and the
Tetris-Shaped Trash-Filled Street Furniture Encourages Recycling in Argentina
Argentine studio Designo Patagonia created this awesome series of Tetris-shaped street furniture that showcases recyclable materials like plastic bottles, cans, and paper. Located within a city park in
Urban Renewal Initiative Revitalizes Three Historic Sites in New Delhi, India
The Urban Renewal Initiative in New Delhi, India, is a program that promotes the conservation and re-use of buildings and public spaces in historic cities in the Muslim World. The restoration and
A Better World by Design Kicks Off This Weekend in Rhode Island!
We are eagerly awaiting the 2011 A Better World by Design conference coming up this weekend, Sept. 30 – Oct. 2, on the campuses of the Rhode Island School of Design and Brown University. We have
6 Water-purifying Devices for Clean Drinking Water in the Developing World
With 3.575 million people dying each year from water-related disease, our current water crisis is one of epic proportions. At any given time, half of the world’s hospital beds are occupied by those
Swags’ Ultralight Waterproof Backpack Bed Provides Aid to Homeless
Swags for the Homeless is an Australian non-profit organization that has been getting global attention for its Backpack Bed. The contemporary light-weight backpack can be quickly converted into a full
How to Prepare For Hurricane Irene in NYC
We were already caught off guard in New York one time this week with the 5.8 magnitude earthquake – let’s make sure it doesn’t happen again when Hurricane Irene hits this weekend. You
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