One shouldn’t underestimate stools. This humble furniture occupies minimum space and are super portable. It perfectly merges with any interior and just fits literally everywhere. Discover some beautiful nothing-but-predictable furniture for the modern homes that redefine the concept of extra seating.
Today, engineers, scientists and designers work together to enhance underwater infrastructure to adequately observe marine biodiversity and biology. The projects we have collected in this post are created in a bid to make a meaningful difference to marine life and tackle the challenges facing the ecosystems of our oceans.
Implemented in foldable smartphones, bendable displays have captured the attention of the tech world in the last couple of years, and each year we see new models coming out. If you need some more reasons that would persuade you into getting one before it gets mainstream, we have selected several models with polished looks and bespoke functionality.
Solar panels convert sunshine into renewable electricity. They come in all shapes and sizes, from durable thin-film solar panels to intricate sculptural photovoltaic installations that harness green energy.
Modern life carries a lot of stresses, which is why many people do not get enough sleep at night. Chronic sleep deprivation, which has grown to become a public health crisis, can lead to numerous problems such as anxiety, depression, and chronic health issues. No wonder some of us would not mind taking naps during a the day. In this post, we have collected some smart inventions for taking a midday nap to help you get through a tiring workday.
In general terms, a walkway is a clearly demarcated trail or path for walking. It can be paved, unpaved or constructed from wood or other materials, depending on the demands of the topography and terrain. We have selected the best examples of striking elevated walkways in nature and urban scape that offer breathtaking views of their gorgeous surroundings of nature and world-class architecture.
What do you imagine when hearing “an underground house”? To claustrophobic people that might sound extremely intimidating. However, this is a popular misconception. Energy-efficient and weather-resistant, underground homes can cut down on heating and cooling costs significantly, and they provide a peaceful and comfortable atmosphere. Check out some subterranean homes across the globe for those who prefer to live underground, literally.
Cantilevers help engineers and architects create buildings that appear both heavy and light. The post goes over some great examples by architects that use structural principles like tension, compression, moment, and shear, to create bespoke structures that are simultaneously impressive feats of engineering and extraordinary spectacles.
What are the ingredients that make up a great playground design? Playgorunds can come in many shapes in forms, from a wild landscape to a miniature city. But what them really great is their ability to harmoniously blend functionality, aesthetics, and sustainability. Designers and studios in this round-up create unique spaces for children that encourage them to discover and immerse them in the joy of outdoor play and exploration.
Known as a common building material, brick, generally red, was the material of choice for affordable housing for years. Today, architects are reinterpreting this humble material in terms of its style and size using their small rectangular-block shape as an easy way to decorate a building with complex patterns and perforations.