Articles
Redefining Palm Oil: Turning Waste into Bioplastic
For decades, palm oil has carried a negative image in Western media. It is often linked to deforestation and environmental harm. Yet in Southeast Asia—where 85% of the world’s palm oil is produced—the crop plays ...
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Tiny Penthouses: Circular Urban Living at the Venice Architecture Biennale
At the 19th International Architecture Exhibition – La Biennale di Venezia, curated by Carlo Ratti, Dutch artist, architect, and entrepreneur Hedwig Heinsman presents Tiny Penthouses, an experimental project proposing a new, circular approach to urban ...
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AI-Designed 3D Printed Bicycle Saddles
German start-up Personomic, a spin-off from the University of Stuttgart, combines artificial intelligence and 3D printing to create custom-made bicycle saddles. The company designs its products to improve rider comfort while reducing environmental impact through ...
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Timber, Light and Well-being: A Sustainable Office Transformation in Montreal
Jodoin Lamarre Pratte Architectes has transformed its Montreal offices into a model of sustainable, human-centred workplace design. The renovation took place in three phases, adding a 516m² timber extension, refurbishing the existing industrial building, and ...
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Farmers Growing Building Materials Earn Millions in Carbon Credits
A new initiative in the Netherlands is rewarding farmers who grow natural fibre crops for construction—such as hemp, flax, straw, and elephant grass—with millions of euros in carbon credits. The National Green Fund (Nationaal Groenfonds) ...
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Tableware That Enhances Taste Through Design
Design studio hak has developed UMA, a tableware collection aimed at improving taste perception for people with reduced sensory ability. The project addresses the needs of older adults, individuals with a decreased appetite, and those ...
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