Articles
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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Soluboard: A Breakthrough in Recyclable PCB Substrates
Each year, the world produces around 62 million tonnes of electronic waste. A large share comes from printed circuit boards (PCBs), which are found in almost every electronic device. These boards are usually made from ...
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Cross-Laminated Timber and Digital Fabrication Shape a Circular Alpine Bivouac
CRA–Carlo Ratti Associati, in collaboration with Salone del Mobile.Milano, has revealed the design of a digitally fabricated alpine bivouac that unites design innovation with environmental sensitivity. Designed ahead of the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan, ...
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