Micro Wind Turbine Lets High-Rise Residents Generate Their Own Electricity
Two scientists have presented a volleyball-shaped wind turbine that enables city dwellers to generate electricity on their balconies.
BarkPark: The New Urban Hangout for You and Your Dog
Bark, the company that introduced monthly subscription boxes for dog treats and toys, is planning to open its first BarkPark — a new type of urban space for dogs and their owners.
German Startup Turns Shipping Containers Into Micro-Homes
German startup Containerwerk upgrades used shipping containers into a high-quality living and office spaces.
Rotterdam’s Latest Parklet Encourages Walking to School
Rotterdam's latest modular parklet discourages parents from bringing their children to school by car, and promotes cycling and walking instead.
Minimalist Housing in Case Our Planet Does Not Suffice
Chinese Studio OPEN Architecture designed a self-sustaining module house which allows humans to survive on Mars without depending on any of the resources we have on Earth.
5 Inspiring Examples of Repurposed Churches
Converting unused church buildings into public and private spaces with creative new functions is trending across Western Europe. Museums, bookshops, concert halls, theaters and even skate parks can now be found in old churches.
Aston Martin Opens Design Studio in Working Class Community
Car manufacturer Aston Martin has opened its first Design Studio outside of Britain in Shanghai, right in the middle of a low-income neighborhood.
These Are Not Your Average DIY Parklets
Brazilian architects from Estudio HAA! have designed a number of polished parklets which make use of parking spaces, and bring liveliness to sidewalks and restaurant-fronts in São Paulo.
Making Cities Climate-Proof With Amphibious Houses
The Dutch architecture firm Roosros Architecten has designed a sustainable open source prefab house that can be built both on land and on water.
Prepare Your Wardrobe for an Augmented Reality Makeover
Social media and omnipresent photo filters are increasingly changing the way in which we view reality. Designer Clara Escalera shows how augmented reality could make the pattern on your shirt change with your mood.
This Homeless Shelter Lets You Rethink Wasted Urban Space
With his recent project, Public Shelter, Dutch artist Sil Krol has explored the possibilities of guerrilla street interventions.
These Town Squares Bring Elderly Right Back to 1950s America
This California-based nonprofit has explored the needs of urban elderly in relation to the treatment of Alzheimer's disease. Their treatment will now include 1950s American town squares.
Smart Balcony Hack Brings Citizens Together
A project by the Dutch designer Edwin van Capelleveen, Social Balconies introduce a simple modular structure which connects balconies encouraging interaction between neighbors.
Craft Beer Is Creating Life in Japan’s Countryside
Typically associated with crowded megacities, Japan is now trying to attract young people to shrinking rural towns. How? By brewing craft beer in the middle of nowhere.
First Ever 3D Printed Bridge to Be Installed in Amsterdam
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.
