Architects design giant air purifying towers to fight Delhi’s air pollution
According to WHO, air quality in India’s capital of Delhi is among the worst in the world and is the fifth leading...
Designer invents self-testing HIV kit made out of recycled plastic
One of the largest obstacles in HIV prevention is the lack of clinics and resources in developing countries around...
Desmond Tutu Clinic welcomes HIV patients with a striking sawtooth roof
In the Cape Town township of Masiphumelele, approximately 30 percent of the residents are infected with HIV. To...
redhouse studio is making a giant machine that recycles entire buildings
Did you know that buildings are responsible for 39 percent of the United States' carbon emissions? Architect Chris...
Elevated bamboo peace bridge for the Korean Demilitarized Zone unveiled by Shigeru Ban and Jae-Eun Choi
South Korean artist Jae-Eun Choi is teaming up with prolific architect Shigeru Ban to bridge a peaceful relationship...
San Jose city council approves tiny home village for the homeless
San Jose has been struggling with homelessness, but tiny homes could offer a solution. The City Council recently...
Shigeru Ban honored with Mother Teresa award for dedication to disaster relief architecture
Prolific architect and Pritzker Prize recipient, Shigeru Ban has been selected as one of the winners of the Mother...
What3Words provides an address for every person and point on planet earth
What3Words is a revolutionary addressing system that pinpoints locations more precisely than conventional street...
Zipline drones deliver life-saving medical supplies in under an hour
83% of rural Africans lack access to critical healthcare services - and delivering emergency supplies is often...
5 brilliant designs that will change the world win the 2017 INDEX: Award
The world's biggest design award was just bestowed upon five groundbreaking green designs that stand to improve...
Compact OffGridBox provides drinking water and power where it’s needed most
An Italian company has developed a compact solution for communities that lack access to clean drinking water and...
Shigeru Ban designs 20,000 homes for severely overcrowded refugee camp in Kenya
World-renowned architect, Shigeru Ban, is taking his talents to those who need it most. Working in collaboration...
8 fabulous and creative Father’s Day gifts from $0 to $27,500
Finding the right gift for Dad can be elusive; ties, golf clubs, and a good set of knives feel kind of tired by...
Student invents computer program to help Bedouin villages build better homes
Architecture student Nof Nathansohn is on a mission to provide decent living solutions for the marginalized Bedouin...
Ingenious cardboard and bamboo emergency shelters by Shigeru Ban pop up in Sydney
Pritzker Prize-winning Japanese architect Shigeru Ban is widely known and respected for his 20 year career in designing...
6 groundbreaking examples of tech innovations inspired by biomimicry
Da Vinci was definitely on to something when he observed birds and copied their forms to create his own wings for...
Tiny Toronto lighthouse serves multiple functions at once
This minimalist wooden lighthouse installed at Woodbine beach in Toronto doubles as a temporary drop-off location...
Missouri community is building 50 tiny homes for homeless veterans
The epidemic of homeless veterans has hit numerous communities across the country, but one Missouri town is about...
Self-shaping shelters that could revolutionize emergency housing
Emergency shelter design is becoming increasingly important due to the various refugee situations occurring around...
Ikea flat-pack refugee shelters awarded Design of the Year
IKEA's flat-pack refugee structure, the Better Shelter, has been awarded Design of the Year by London's respected...
Architects use local materials to build beautiful Costa Rica community center
Round building offer many advantages in terms of sustainability and resilience, so it's no surprise to see disaster-prone...
Haiti renovation project boosts community using local labor and materials
Nothing warms our design-loving hearts like a project built by and for communities, and with local resources to...
Non-profit creates open-source drinking water filter for 1/10th of the cost
Non-profit organization OHorizons recently created an innovative BioSand Filter that can deliver clean water at...
Seattle teens build mobile tiny homes for local homeless community
We love stories about youth channelling their ideals into life-changing projects, especially when there are tiny...
Oregon man donates tiny homes to Standing Rock water protectors
The Standing Rock protest began in April when members from the Standing Rock Sioux tribe began to protest against...
Biodesign Architecture Competition extends deadline to Sept 6th
Calling all future-forward architects and designers! How can we create buildings that heal themselves, ourselves,...
Designers, get ready for the BioDesign Competition – cash prize of $1000
Calling all future-looking designers and architects! We've got a cool new design competition coming up for you...
Bright yellow dome home completed for Mama Dolfine’s orphanage in Kenya
Torsten told Inhabitat, "When we started this project back in January 2015 the plan was to raise funds to build...
Inflatable uLites emergency shelter with built-in solar sets up in just 30 minutes
When disaster strikes, providing shelter for displaced residents or to set up an emergency hospital is often one...
6 Innovative, Life-Saving Designs for Clean Drinking Water
Water has been prevailing theme over the past few years, especially in the wake of multiple natural disasters that...