New Shenzhen design institute promises to make the city a hub of innovation
If you want to get a glimpse of the future, just look to the city of Shenzhen, China. This city is completely transforming...
Italy’s 2020 World Expo pavilion celebrates sustainable, circular design
Exactly one year before the opening of the World Fair in Dubai, Carlo Ratti Associati has unveiled images for Italy’s...
This furniture collection is made from repurposed military parachutes
Innovative design firms Layer and RÆBURN are known for creating stunning items out of repurposed materials....
Algae Lamps are a work of art and natural shade in one
Algae is one of the newest materials to hit the market as a multi-purpose fiber. While it has been hauled out of...
Ochis Coffee releases a new line of sunglasses made from organic coffee grounds
It’s been almost a year since Ochis Coffee launched its first eyewear collection, reached its Kickstarter goal...
A Scandinavian nature resource gains a playful and modern barn-shaped building
One of northern Europe’s largest protected areas for wildlife has recently gained a new entrance building with...
Sustainably-sourced sunglasses built to last a lifetime rather than a season
Living a sustainable lifestyle is about more than backyard composting and prolific use of Mason jars in lieu of...
Ecokit offers innovative, eco-friendly, tech-rich housing in a box
A quick trip to IKEA can afford you multiple pieces of furniture you can load into your car and haul home to later...
SAOLA offers sustainable sneakers sourced from algae and recycled plastic
Although admittedly late to the game, fashion is working towards cleaning up their act when it comes to corporate...
Futuristic treehouse in Arkansas is designed to inspire imagination
Heat-treated pine and steel were used to create this unique treehouse inside the Garvan Woodland Gardens in central...
The Felderhof House in Italy is built into the ground and topped with a green roof
In the Eisack Valley of Italy, an old “pair farmstead” structure partly built into the hillside years ago still...
Ioncell technology creates eco-textile clothing fibers from birch trees
With clothing production leading the world as one of the highest-polluting industries, a new fiber contradicts...
Make your own custom sunglasses from recycled plastic with FOS
This company in Spain lets customers design and handcraft sunglasses, and that’s not even the best part! FOS...
9 ways to introduce nature into your dull work space
Your home, office or home office can be your sanctuary even when deadlines loom. Mitigate the stress of your work...
Is cargotecture the future of construction? What you need to know for your next project
As the construction industry continues to evolve and adapt to innovations like green buildings, the push for more...
