Further to opening our eyes to new perspectives on our environment, we are beginning to see how drones can also play very active roles in its construction. Walkable rope bridges and shapeshifting sun shelters are just a couple of manmade objects to lean on these flying robots recently, and now there’s an enterprising team of researchers hoping to use them […]
Can Drone Play A Part In Construction?
Rowing Made More Realistic
Rowing machines are a great source of exercise, but it can be hard to stay motivated when using one at home by yourself. Hydrow is intended to address this problem, as it allows users to take part in training sessions hosted by national-level rowers, live-streamed right from the water. Utilizing Hydrow’s 22-inch 1080p touchscreen display (which is connected to the […]
Container Based Starbucks
High-profile Japanese architect Kengo Kuma has turned his considerable talent to shipping container-based architecture for the first time to produce this new Starbucks. The project is located in Taiwan and will function as a drive-thru in a soon to be opened shopping mall. The Hualien Bay Mall Starbucks consists of 29 shipping containers and has a total floorspace of 320 […]
Marvellous Concert Hall Hits Right Note
Zaha Hadid Architects (ZHA) recently won a competition to design a new concert hall in Russia. The forward-thinking firm is rarely satisfied to play it safe, and this once again prove to be the case as it produced an unusual design inspired by sound waves. The new Sverdlovsk Philharmonic Concert Hall will be located in Yekaterinburg, in the foothills of […]
Portable Device Scans Eyes To Check On The Brain
When someone has a head injury, it’s vitally important to know if they’re experiencing elevated intracranial pressure – it can cause damage to the brain and spinal cord if left unchecked. A newly-developed device could make the diagnosis process faster and easier than ever before. Currently, in order to see if someone has high intracranial pressure, they have to be […]
Smart Wristband Monitors The Environment
Fitness trackers can tell you a lot about your body — your heart rate, your steps, even your REM cycles. Now, they can potentially track the environment around you, helping users understand the impact our surroundings have on their health. Researchers at Rutgers have developed a wristband that tests the air around it for harmful particles. Users can access and […]
Scarf Protects Against Pollution
Air pollution is a major problem around the world, but one company is helping people stay safe no matter where they live. Bioscarf has created a stylish accessory that doubles as a safety mask for people living in places with high concentrations of pollution. These handy scarves help fight against air pollutants, allergens and viral infections, like the cold and […]
Smog Free Rings Another Sustainable Trend?
Not all engagement rings have diamonds. In their quest for something more personal and unique, many couples are now choosing sapphires, rubies, or a “stone” that’s not a gem at all. As The New York Timesreports, the “smog-free ring” is gaining traction with couples looking for an affordable, eco-conscious symbol of their love. The smog free ring features a stainless […]
Double Decker Bus Doubles As Mobile Garden
How do you make pickling, canning, and composting workshops fun? If you’re the Ecology Center, you take them on the road with a brightly colored double decker bus housing a prep kitchen and garden inside. The Ecology Center calls this bus “Road Trip,” and it’s been making appearances all over California. The “mobile ecological experience” hit the streets earlier this […]
World Heritage & Sustainable Travel
For eco-conscious travelers looking to plan their next trip, UNESCO is now offering a new platform dedicated to World Heritage and sustainable travel. Supported by the European Union and in collaboration with National Geographic, the platform features 34 selected World Heritage sites spread across 19 European Union countries. The platform aims to encourage people to travel beyond the typical tourist […]