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Kristine Lofgren

Kristine Lofgren is a freelance writer and editor based in Portland, Oregon. When she isn’t planted in front of her computer, you’ll find her paddleboarding with her dogs, cooking a scrumptious meal or traveling across the country. You can find her at withboldknifeandfork.com.

Sandwichbikes presents two special edition plywood bikes at Milan Design Week

For this year’s Salone del Mobile, Sandwichbikes will present two special bicycle editions at the exhibition...

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Artificial leaf can make oxygen in space with water and light

It seems like we are constantly getting a little bit closer to being able to live in outer space, but one teeny-tiny...

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This ring is made of smog harvested from Beijing’s polluted skies

Previously, we wrote about Dutch designer Daan Roosegaarde's incredible vacuum cleaner that can suck urban smog...

Cantilevered home takes advantage of a tiny, sloping lot in Kirkland, Washington

[gallery_extend] https://vimeo.com/120699304 The city limits excavation on steep, vegetated lots, so...

Jungle Bar is a sustainable insect-infused protein bar

Icelandic startup Crowbar Protein is crowdfunding sustainable protein bars made using edible insects. Jungle Bar...

Halfbike is a totally new way to get around that feels like walking and riding a bike at the same time

Halfbike is a totally new kind of personal vehicle, built with the goal of awakening your natural instinct to move....

Casa BS is an understated residence clad in locally-sourced flagstone

[gallery_extend] The architects wanted to make sure that the structure didn't obstruct the views of...

INFOGRAPHIC: The countries with the most threatened mammals in the world

Many of the world's most magnificent animals are disappearing at an alarming rate - in some countries more than...

Telesis v2.0 is an open and airy renovated post-war home

[gallery_extend] A folded-plate old-growth redwood ceiling unifies the interior of the home and extends...

Thomas Keller is giving the French Laundry a Louvre-inspired makeover

[gallery_extend] Thomas Keller said that he was inspired by the Louvre Pyramid to find a smart way to...

The Bolt is the smallest and lightest electric skateboard in the world

When it comes to commuting, bikes can be too bulky, cars are a pain, and walking can be time consuming. So when...

Viven Muller launches open-source 3D-printed Mangrover planter

3D printers are becoming more and more common, but after the initial novelty wears off - if you aren’t a student...

The Six Walls House is an understated concrete residence on the rocky Swedish shoreline

[gallery_extend] The home sits in the coastal area of Saltsjö-Boo in Sweden, a popular spot for holiday...

5+ Design merges high-rise living with nature in their Krystal Laputa project

[gallery_extend] The towers are situated on a manmade lake and a tea house on the main level of the...

Chevy’s new 2016 Spark city car is faster, stronger, and more efficient

[gallery_extend] Chevrolet's 2016 Spark improves upon its predecessor in every way. Its lean body flexes...

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