For centuries, Sun has intrigued poets, philosophers, artists, and everyone who has somehow been touched by its invisible warmth. What if we could tame the star, so that the sunshine to bring the sunshine in any time of the day? These interior designs are inspired by the Sun and feature it as the most prominent feature.
Sustainability in the travel sector is steadily growing. For air travel, there are two clear priorities – a transition to sustainable aviation fuels, and the need to develop sustainable airports. With a growing focus on the environmental impact of aviation, architects are designing a new generation of airports in an attempt to reduce carbon emissions. The projects feature timber, solar panels, and modular construction aiming to make an airport sustainable in this emerging economic landscape.
The disturbing statistics is that the ocean is filling up with plastic, and according to the forecast, by the year 2050 there will be more plastic in it than living creatures. If all of the world’s single-use plastic were replaced with compostable bioplastic made from food waste or other bio-waste materials, we could have an immediate and profound impact on climate change and plastic pollution. These biodegradable food packaging projects aim to replace single-use plastics, while using less resources and making our planet a better place in the end.
There is perhaps no holiday symbol more recognizable than the Christmas tree. While tradition dictates that trees be strung with twinkle lights and adorned with ornaments, every holiday season, designers and artists alike come up with new creative ways to celebrate this most wonderful time of the year.
Vertical gardens, also known as green walls, or living walls, have grown to be one of the hottest architecture trends in recent years. These vertical built structures intentionally covered by vegetation enjoy exponential popularity among designers and architects who use them to incorporate living nature into urban environments. Bringing in natural elements to the cityscape lifts our mood, making us happier and more productive, as they appeal to our innate need to be around nature.
Seafood, including crabs and scallops, is widely eaten as a delicacy and the shells and husks are discarded. Researchers and designers experiment with the seafood waste, which would otherwise be thrown away, to push the limits of this natural substance and develop sustainable biodegradable materials with a wide range of applications.
Packing can be so stressful, it can overshadow dreams of traveling. Choosing a suitcase to buy can be a bit vexing already. We have prepared a selection of innovative suitcases whose simplicity belies its ingenuity to make travel-related fuss and bother more bearable.
When it comes to desks, the simpler the better. Rooted in simplicity and inspired by Scandinavian aesthetics, these minimalist designs are sure to raise productivity, while offering a lot of practicality and the utmost comfort for your home office.
Originating as a purely functional structure, ancient fountains were used to provide drinking water and water for bathing and washing from springs or aqueducts to the residents of cities, towns and villages. Centuries later, they are utilized to decorate city parks and squares and to honor individuals or events. To bring new life to outdated and disused fountains, artists and architects find creative ways to rewrite the history of this emblematic architectural element and seamlessly weave it into modern urban fabric.
According to a study by the National Library of Medicine 33% of the adult population are struggling with chronic insomnia. Let’s be honest – many of us struggling to fall asleep blame it on uncomfortable pillows that are either soft and supportless or simply tough. Product designers rush to rescue developing truly innovative pillows aiming to combat sleepless nights.
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