Biophilic Design Features for Environments

When trapped in a space with no windows and little connection to the environment, it is not uncommon to experience an urge to go outside…

Sustainable Glamping Made from Natural Materials

Glamping has taken an organic twist with the (f)route POD by Giant Grass.  This sustainable, semi-permanent tent is crafted from natural materials including waterproof canvas…

Responsive Facades React to Sunlight

Intense temperatures, dry conditions and glare are challenges architects in Abu Dhabi have to consider when designing architecture.  Their sustainable approach to architecture pledges to…

Printed Solar Technology

As the need for renewable energy continues to grow, work on developing solar alternatives has as well.  Since 2007, Scientists from Australia’s national science agency,…

Pineapple Textiles in 2015

Most of us have tasted the succulent juicy sweetness of pineapple. Whether in juice form, in desserts, with cottage cheese, on top of pizza, in…

Nano-Treated Fabric Leads to Cleaner Air

  Developed by HWKN (Marc Kushner and Matthias Hollwich) is an architectural experiment that pushes the boundaries of what architecture can do in an urban…

Sculptural Climate Interaction

Artist John Grade’s Capacitor is a kinetic sculptural installation that reacts to weather conditions on the roof of its home at John Michael Kohler Arts…

Solar Technology Expands to Fashion

As technology continues to advance and become a larger part of our everyday lives, it becomes apparent that powering our devices is often inconvenient or…