Rain Gardens and Bathwater Reuse Becoming Trends, According to Royal Horticultural Society
The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) has highlighted the emergence of rain gardens and bathwater reuse as crucial trends in gardening, particularly in response to anticipated water scarcity stemming from climate change. At prestigious events like the Chelsea Flower Show, where innovation ...
Minimaliste’s Latest Tiny Home Gets a Size Upgrade For a More Luxurious Micro-Living Experience
Minimaliste’s latest addition to their Noyer line, the 2024 Noyer XL, represents a leap forward in the realm of luxurious micro-living. Designed to withstand diverse weather conditions, including extreme temperatures, this tiny home offers a blend of functionality and comfort. ...
Nendo Installs a Carbon-Capturing Wall in a Contemporary Japanese Home
Nendo’s installation of a carbon-capturing wall within a contemporary Japanese home marks a significant stride towards sustainable architecture, addressing the pressing issue of carbon emissions associated with traditional concrete construction. Nestled in Japan’s Nagano ...
Number of Cyclists Now Outnumber Car Drivers in Paris
The bustling streets of Paris, renowned for their architectural beauty and cultural vibrancy, are undergoing a transformative shift as cyclists now outnumber car drivers. In a city where life intertwines with the mundane tasks of commuting and errands, a recent report by L’Institut ...
Self-Sufficient Mobile Home Made of Dowel-Laminated Timber Rides on Wheels
MO.CA (Mobile Catalyst), born from the innovative minds at the Institute for Advanced Architecture of Catalonia (IAAC), represents a pioneering leap in sustainable mobile living. Crafted from dowel-laminated timber harvested sustainably at Valldaura Labs in the scenic confines of ...
A Nonprofit Is Creating Modern Loungers Entirely from Plastic Pulled from Bali’s Waterways
In the picturesque landscape of Bali, the harsh reality of a plastic pollution crisis lurks beneath the surface, overshadowing its natural beauty. With a staggering 1.6 million tons of waste generated annually on the island and the additional burden of debris from neighboring shores, ...
Insect Farm Hatches Plan for Greener Animal Feed for Chickens and Pigs
In recent years, the discourse surrounding sustainable food sources has prominently featured insect protein as a viable alternative, sparking curiosity and skepticism alike. However, a pioneering startup in the UK, Entocycle, has risen to the challenge by ingeniously integrating insects ...
From Chow to Chair: Upcycled Stools Made From Spent Shower Sponges and Coffee Grounds
The Luffa Stoolita project, born from the innovative minds of master’s students at Columbia University GSAPP, Justin Wan, Paul Edward Liu, and Tim Ting-Hao Chen, transcends traditional furniture design paradigms by repurposing natural waste materials. By ingeniously utilizing spent ...
Couple Spent $30,000 to Turn a School Bus Into a Tiny Home
Tanya Nestoruk, 31, and Arya Touserkani, 38, embarked on an extraordinary journey of downsizing from a conventional four-bedroom house in Canada to transforming a school bus into a luxurious tiny home. Driven by a desire for simplicity, adventure, and environmental consciousness, ...
