From Mosquito Control to Mobile Temples — the Extraordinary Life of Bicycles in India
Photographer Joran Koster captures converted bikes in India and shows how human creativity can flourish in situations of scarcity and shortage.
Go Back to the Roots With Farmlife
This new book features farmers, chefs, beekeepers, florists, food activists, and foragers who work in the countryside across the world.
Mobile Parklet Turns One Parking Spot Into Space for 8 Bikes
Famous Dutch bicycle brand, Union, has launched a pop-up installation to replace an ordinary car parking spot in Amsterdam's poshest shopping street with parking space for eight bicycles.
The Public Library as a 21st-Century Indoor City Square
Civic Architects transformed a former locomotive shed in Tilburg, the Netherlands, into an inspiring public library and a flexible, multi-purpose event space.
Startup Turns London’s Empty Restaurant Tables Into Co-Working Desks
The future of space is in hybrid space that can change function based on time and demand. Co-working platform AndCo reflects this idea, offering restaurants and cafés to turn their empty tables into workspaces during the day.
Concrete Jungle to Become a Safe Haven for Mexico’s Marginalized Kids
Architecture firm CCA transformed a starkly brutalist space for a distinctly humane purpose in Mexico.
Low-Tech Sleeping Pods — a Solution for the Homeless
Made from wooden panels and easy to assemble, these modular sleeping pods are providing temporary accommodation for those without a home in London.
Sticker Set Lets People Share Items in Their Community
A Brazilian agency has launched a series of stickers and posters for people to offer things to share with others in their building or neighborhood.
How Rural Traditions Inspire Sustainability in Hanoi
The VAC-Library project brings rural Vietnamese traditions to the city to make urban living more sustainable.
World’s First Floating Eco-Park to Emerge in Chicago
The world's first floating eco-park – The Wild Mile – situated along the Chicago River is happening in 2020.
Get Ready to Become an Urban Change Manager
This school for Urban Studies in Kyiv prepares students to become Urban Change Managers who can successfully navigate urban transformation.
Hang out in Croatia’s Industrial Heritage
A multi-level pavilion where locals and tourists can gather has emerged in European Capital of Culture, Rijeka.
This Apartment Building in Ho Chi Minh City Is Full of Cafés
An old apartment building in Vietnam has been brought back to life by numerous cafes, fashion boutiques, and co-working spaces.
Meet Europe’s Most Sustainable Floating Neighborhood
Schoonschip will soon emerge in the North of Amsterdam. Literally translated to "clean ship", it will be a clean, floating, sustainable neighborhood.
With Recharge Short Stay Really Becomes Short Stay
With Recharge, you can book a short stay in a hotel or a private home. By the minute.
