Articles
A chair made with traditional bamboo weaving techniques
Taiwan-based Brian Chang Studio designed a chair made with traditional bamboo weaving techniques that provides a cushioned seat. The chair combines traditional craftsmanship with modern industry. Called Mua Lau, the chair is named after a ...
Read more >A floating cathedral made of urban waste
Along with creative studio D/DOCK and impact innovation agency Max-G, Dutch social enterprise Plastic Whale announced a floating ‘cathedral’, made of urban waste streams. Called Cathedrall (written with two l’s to refer to ‘for everyone’), ...
Read more >Mosquito proof fabric
Researchers at Auburn University in the US developed a new type of fabric that blocks mosquito bites. Most bite-resistant clothing currently on the market is either impregnated with pesticides or made with thick, non-breathable fabrics ...
Read more >Self-sustaining wooden eco lodges
Italy-based design firm MASK Architects created a self-sufficient eco-resort with wooden modular lodges in Africa that produce water from the air. The aim of the project is to create a unique luxury residence. In addition, ...
Read more >A hut made of plywood and moss provided by boars
Swedish architectural studio Ulf Mejergren Architects (UMA) in collaboration with local farmer Robert Pettersson constructed a pavilion made of plywood and moss that was dug up by wild boars. This project stems from Petterson’s hunting ...
Read more >A watch made of recycled coffee cups and coffee grounds
A collaboration between high end watch designer Hublot and coffee brand Nespresso resulted in a watch made of recycled Nespresso coffee cups and coffee grounds. Called Big Bang Unico Nespresso Origin, the watch is a ...
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