It would be safe to say that architect Jim Olson from Olson Kundig Architects is an incredibly patient man. In a world where architects strive to build skyscapers at record-breaking speed, the award-winning architect took his time with the construction of his own lake house, as in 55 years. Olson began to build...
Sea levels are rising, floods are prevalent, and cities are at greater risk than ever due to climate change. Now that we've accepted these facts, it's time to design and build more resilient structures. Koen Olthuis, one of the most forward-thinking and innovative architects out there, has a solution for rising...
Did you know there is a way to grow tons of fresh fruits and vegetables with saltwater and solar energy? The good people at SunDrop Farms are doing just that with their Australian operation, where they grow 15 percent of the nation’s tomatoes. Seawater is piped in from a nearby gulf, desalinated using the reflected...
Cities typically sprawl out over time, but the Chinese government just announced they will be building a whole new city about 62 miles away from Beijing. The country's capital is notorious for its pollution and overpopulation, and the government aims to address those issues with the creation of Xiongan New Area....
Noktuku’s Moss Clock turns mundane timekeeping into a beautiful and living work of art. Part plant decor and part time instrument, the Moss Clock is filled with meticulously preserved reindeer moss handpicked from Norway. Created to “bring nature into the home,” the functional artwork is now available on...
Avoiding toxic chemicals in food, bath products, and home cleaning supplies is a good start for personal health, but toxins might be lurking where you least expect them: in your mattress. The scary reality is conventional mattresses are doused with flame-retardants containing VOCs (volatile organic compounds)...
Brexit - or Britain's vote to leave the European Union - remains controversial even as Prime Minister Theresa May begins the process of leaving. But it turns out this process may not have been the first Brexit ever. Research led by Imperial College London scientists found evidence of an ancient geological Brexit...
An Australian home builder has announced plans to include a Tesla Powerwall in all new homes. Arden Homes says they will outfit all their new homes with the energy storage technology through a partnership with solar energy company and certified Tesla Powerwall reseller Bradford Solar. The move is expected to slash...