Engineers at Columbia University have 3D-printed a block of “digital wood”, using a voxel technique that enables the creation of objects with rich internal textures. The resin block is modelled on an olive wood sample, with its exact grain pattern replicated throughout. Because of the grain and colour gradient involved, this kind of wood effect was previously outside of the […]
3D Printed “Wood”
Smart Duvet
Thanks to a new invention in the sleep arena, you may never have to fight over the temperature in the bedroom ever again. This Smart Duvet can control the temperature of each side of the bed so that if you prefer it cooler than you’re partner, you can adjust the temperature accordingly without affecting the other side. This is genius. […]
Helsinki’s Central Library Sets New Standard For Design
The Helsinki Central Library Oodi, designed by ALA Architects, is topped with large open-plan reading room under an undulating roof punctured by circular skylights. Finnish studio ALA Architects‘ design for the country’s flagship library, which stands opposite the Finnish Parliament, aims to “embrace technology and progressive values to provide a variety of innovative services alongside its lending collection of books.” In fact, the 17,250-square-metre […]
Zero Waste Laundry Option
Is it time to give your laundry room a zero-waste makeover? With the average American running anywhere from four to five loads of wash per week, the environmental impact of laundry in the US is a genuine concern. Not to mention the environmental effects of laundry wastewater. Wastewater is the result of the washing process; it refers to the additional […]
Netflix Roulette
Are you getting tired of sifting through the same old suggestions on Netflix for the zillionth time? We all know that feeling: Scrolling through interminable rows of the same old shows and movies until fatigue begins to set in, and suddenly nothing that’s being offered looks good. If you use Netflix regularly, you aren’t likely to see a lot of new recommendations, […]
New Standards For Public Housing
With its tropical climate, Singapore is well-suited to greenery-covered architecture and boasts the award-winning Oasia Hotel and Kampung Admiralty projects. Serie Architects and Multiply Architects’ lush Oasis Terraces is another worthwhile addition to the architecture-rich city state, providing locals with a versatile mixed-use space that contains a community center and health clinics. Oasis Terraces has a total floorspace of 27,000 […]
Reuse Your Old Citrus Peel
When was the last time you considered a citrus peel for more than a second? It’s the skin around either the orange or lemon or whichever fruit it houses, you peel it off, and throw it out. But once you start researching common zero waste practices and how you can more efficiently lead a lower-impact life, you come to realize […]
Self Clean Pets Loo
LavvieBot Purrsong ($379) By far the worst thing about living with cats is the litter box. Having to clean out your feline’s toilet is a job everyone hates, so what if you could automate the process? That’s the idea behind the Lavviebot Purrsong. This Wi-Fi connected litter box can clean away poop and pee after your cat goes, shifting it […]
Futuristic Mask Helps Filters The Air
As a way to stay fit and to combat global warming, more and more people are cycling to work — especially those who live in a city. But a big concern for cyclists in urban environments is staying safe, not only from car crashes but also from airborne pollutants. A cycling mask shown off at CES 2019 could help combat […]
The New Engine Driving Chinese Abroad
After surveying more than 2,800 Chinese travellers and over 1,200 overseas hospitality and retail organisations, the mobile payment firm revealed that 38% of tourists from these second-tier cities travelled to Europe in 2018, surpassing the proportion of respondents from first-tier cities for the first time. Furthermore, 22% of those from second-tier cities also visited North America, a number on par […]