Passive solar community in Brazil combines social justice and sustainability
To empower a marginalized community in Brazil’s Maranhão state, São Paulo-based architecture firm Estudio...
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...
