Technology

Chicago firm Skender has launched the prototype of a mobile ‘factory’ that could assemble apartments on-site.

Tech company ICON in collaboration with developmental non-profit New Story are on their way to provide affordable 3D-printed dwellings in El Salvador.

Studio Aisslinger has designed a retro-futurstic robotic pharmacy in Berlin that combines vintage aesthetic with high-tech efficiency.

What if your bike commute could power your neighborhood? S-Park is the world’s first system that lets bicycles generate electricity.

After 20 years in the bicycle business, Danish company Biomega has launched its first electric car.

Is quietness becoming a luxury in urban areas? The Hush City app maps quiet places in cities to help people unwind.

Two scientists have presented a volleyball-shaped wind turbine that enables city dwellers to generate electricity on their balconies.

Tech startup MX3D presented the world’s first 3D printed stainless steel bridge at last week’s Dutch Design Week. The groundbreaking technique opens up opportunities for large-scale application of 3D printed steel.

London-based startup Pavegen created a triangular-shaped tile that turns footfall into electricity when walked on. The off-the-grid energy can then be used to power light bulbs or charge phones.