
New sustainable manufacturing plant sets building standard
SOPREMA's new waterproofing and sealant plant in Woodstock, Ontario, sets a new standard for sustainable manufacturing...

Scientists develop biodegradable, antimicrobial food packaging
Scientists have developed biodegradable food packaging material that kills microbes that contaminate foods. The...

77-year-old launches waterproof hemp shoe company
8000Kicks hemp shoes opened in 2018 after founder Bernardo Carreira finished his business studies at Purdue University....

XpreSole Panto waterproof boots are made from coffee grounds
Footwear is a major source of post-consumer waste. With around 7.8 billion people in the world, many of whom own...

This waterproof outerwear is made with fishing nets and nylon waste
Sisters Marta and Lucia Scarampi have always focused on slow fashion by making each item in the Marta Scarampi...

This versatile, waterproof parka is made with recycled PET bottles
Oftentimes, less is more — like when you can carry a coin purse instead of a weighty bag. When it comes to coats...

These waterproof shoes are made of recycled coffee grounds
Another innovative sneaker design is headed our way with the #RENS shoe coming from designers in Helsinki, Finland....

Inhabitat Interview with Beth Cosmos, owner of Billygoats & Raincoats
In 2016, Beth Cosmos was fresh out of design school at the University of South Wales and volunteering at several...

This vibrant, waterproof pavilion floats along the canal at the 2018 Bruges Triennial
A spectacular art and architecture festival is currently underway in Bruges, Belgium — and the attractions include...

This pinecone-inspired gazebo is a playground for kids and adults alike
This nature-inspired mobile gazebo is a place where both kids and adults can play. Czech designers Atelier SAD...

Melbourne architects upcycle 1960s warehouse into stunning energy-efficient home
Melbourne-based Zen Architects converted a rundown 1960s warehouse into a gorgeous, energy-efficient home. The...

Hinckley unveils the world’s first fully electric luxury yacht
Imagine silently slicing through the Long Island Sound on a yacht, wind tousling your hair. That peaceful vision...

New waterproof solar cell generates power even after it gets soaked
A new solar cell could go through the laundry and emerge still working. The photovoltaic cell, developed by Japanese...

Incredible coating makes watermelon bounce after 150-foot drop
What happens to a watermelon when it's sprayed with a protective coating meant for pickup trucks and then dropped...

Rooftop garden of 25,000 LED roses light up for love in China
The garden comprises 25,000 waterproof white roses and two customized pink ones-25 roses every 32 square feet-arranged...

Handmade MPavilion will be the largest bamboo structure ever built in Australia
The 282-square-meter MPavilion 2016 designs have a rustic charm owing to its use of plant and earth-based materials....

Beautiful zero-waste bowls are made entirely from leaves
Nicknamed the “one-way dishes,” these leaf bowls are made with zero plastics, additives, oils, glues, or chemicals....

Modular Wikkelhouse wrapped in 24 layers of cardboard snaps together in a day
"Wikkelhouse is what you get when an everyday material finds a groundbreaking purpose," Fiction Factory told Dezeen....

Innovative Swedish cyclist designed an all-weather bike that looks like a car
PodRide is a bicycle with four wheels covered by waterproof fabric, designed to look almost like a real car. It's...

100% waterproof Levitat tree tent for three fits in your carry-on luggage
Levitat's tree tent promises to revolutionize the way you experience the outdoors. The suspended, lightweight system...

A sloping green roof hides the split level interior of Belgium’s discrete House Pibo
The sloping green roof is planted with several species of flowering plants that change appearance throughout the...

These prefabricated mnmMOD wall panels could revolutionize the way we build
Minarc, a Santa Monica based design studio, designed the mnmMOD prefabrication system as an innovative and energy-efficient...

VANMOOF’s ‘Boncho’ is a brilliant folding rain poncho for bicyclists
Biking in the rain sucks. The streets are slippery, your hands get cold, and water assaults you from every angle....

Ultra-light and portable Flite tent lets you camp in the trees
Part tent, part hammock, the ultra-light Flite gives you greater freedom to explore and takes camping to new heights,...

Barberio Colella ARC unveils earthquake-relief housing that pops up in “just a minute”
Barberio Colella ARC’s temporary structures were designed as part of a competition launched by the Chinese website...

Hemp-based insulation makes a comeback in Belgium
Hempcrete is actually quite similar to concrete, but is carbon negative, waterproof, fireproof, insulates well,...

Cara de Planta is a DIY kit that lets you build your own vertical garden
Vertical gardens are very appealing and offer plenty of benefits, but making them is a lot of work. Cara de Planta is...

Polarmond’s cocoon-like All-In-One combines 3 camping essentials into one
Finding camping gear that's lightweight, waterproof, and warm can be hard, especially since sleeping bags, sleeping...

This adorable tiny cabin by Peter Jungmann is called the Ufogel
The 485 square-foot sculptural holiday home is built mostly from glass, metal and Larch wood, a highly-ecological,...

Spend the Last Days of Summer Hanging in a Cacoon Tree Tent!
The Cacoon's shape takes inspiration from weaverbirds' nests that the couple spotted while on vacation in Mexico....