3d-Printed Housing for the Developing World
Tech company ICON in collaboration with developmental non-profit New Story are on their way to provide affordable 3D-printed dwellings in El Salvador.
Airbnb: The New Architect on the Block
With Backyard, Airbnb's latest endeavor, the company is venturing further into the housing market.
Two Art Galleries That Fill Unused Space Beneath NYC’s Highline
StudioMDA has set up two art galleries in Chelsea, New York which fill in overlooked space under the High Line park.
From Nature, to City, Back to Nature
Ecotone, the latest project designed by Duncan Lewis Scape Architecture intends to be Europe's largest wooden construction.
Houses of Tomorrow in a Former Parking Garage
LA architecture office Gensler has proposed a garage of the future which transforms underground and overground parking spaces into a housing complex.
Are Small Towns the New Breeding Ground for Gentrification?
Big cities become more densely populated and more expensive. That's why some city dwellers are now taking to the countryside to find peace and quiet.
Get Your Medicine From a Robot at the Pharmacy of the Future
Studio Aisslinger has designed a retro-futurstic robotic pharmacy in Berlin that combines vintage aesthetic with high-tech efficiency.
Is Amsterdam’s Power in Its Bikes?
What if your bike commute could power your neighborhood? S-Park is the world's first system that lets bicycles generate electricity.
This Cardboard Bedroom Provides the Homeless With a One-off Place to Sleep
In Amsterdam’s residual space, architect Patrick Roegiers recently installed a bedroom made of used cardboard.
Repopulating Rural Japan With (Almost) Free Housing
Japan's government is giving away houses for ¥0.00 to combat rural decline.
Urban Farming Brought to Your Home by Tom Dixon & IKEA
The research design studio of Tom Dixon and IKEA have partnered to present their shared vision for the future of urban farming.
What Makes a Bicycle Brand Want to Design an Electric Car?
After 20 years in the bicycle business, Danish company Biomega has launched its first electric car.
Find Peace and Quiet in the Hectic Urban Life With Hush City
Is quietness becoming a luxury in urban areas? The Hush City app maps quiet places in cities to help people unwind.
MUJI’s Autonomous Bus Will Take You From A to B in 2021
With their self-driving bus called Gacha, Japanese lifestyle brand MUJI is venturing into the world of future urban mobility.
Why Urban Millennials Are Obsessed With Starting Over
Millennials have an obsession with ‘starting over’. We've listed four major trends that shape urban realities of this young generation.
