The Jesolo Lido Beach Villa is a beachfront, dual-unit building that exudes luxury yet incorporates energy efficiency throughout. Located in the resort area of Jesolo Lido, Italy, the split villa is the passion project by two brothers seeking to provide a beachfront getaway for their young families. Like many other places, beachfront property isn’t easy to come by or to […]
Beachfront Villa Split Into 2 Units
Is Being Eco-Friendly The New Dating Trend?
We’re painfully aware of the fact that delving into the world of dating is never easy; however, recent studies conducted by South West News Service (SWNS) show that singles who value sustainability may be more dateable than those who could care less about Mother Earth. Therefore, those who remain unconcerned about the ongoing climate crisis may want to fix that […]
“Caff-Naps” Can Help Shiftworkers Stay Awake
When it comes to staying alert while working night shifts, some people choose to grab quick naps, while others pour back the coffee. A new study, however, suggests that coffee followed bya nap may work best. The problem with napping is that people often still feel groggy after they wake up. This can impair their ability to perform their job […]
Battery-Powered Air Purifier
Korean electronics giant LG has adapted its home air purifying technology into a battery-powered, air purifying face mask with twin H13 HEPA filters, multi-speed fans and a UV-LED sterilizing case. But there’s still a lot we don’t know. The PuriCare Wearable Air Purifier, as LG is calling it, appears quite a remarkable device. It straps to the face with straps […]
Akai Professional Wind Instrument
Akai Professional has launched a solo version of its electronic wind instrument that contains its own built-in speaker for play anywhere and anywhen convenience. EWI Solo represents the true evolution of our EWI line, fusing the response players demand with complete versatility for any performance or practice setting,” said Akai’s Dan Gill. “For the seasoned instrumentalist, EWI Solo lets you […]
Retro Bluetooth Speaker
We’ve recently seen several different examples of high-tech portable cassette players, but is audio tape really making a comeback? Perhaps not, which is where Pl8ty comes in – it uses your smartphone as the cassette. Invented by Swiss musicians Jonathan Fiorentini and Ernesto Londino, Pl8ty is a Bluetooth speaker that looks like an old-school Sony Walkman. To use it, you […]
Unused Rooftop Space Transformed Into Stunning Sustainable Farm
The Thammasat University Rooftop Farm (or TURF), by Landprocess, puts an abandoned rooftop area belonging to Thammasat University’s Rangsit Campus to fine use as an organic farm. The project incorporates solar power and rainwater collection, and is used to teach sustainable farming techniques. TURF measures roughly 236,800 sq ft (22,000 sq m) and, according to Landprocess, is the largest organic […]
Tethered Drone Gets Licensed
Drones may be seeing increased use by police forces, but the things are still limited by relatively short flight times, and the need for certified operators. Public safety tech company Axon has set out to address the problem, by leveraging the existing Fotokite tethered drone. Designed by Russian roboticist Sergei Lupashin, it’s essentially an electric quadcopter on a long, reeled […]
Transformable Bike Rack
Rear racks are certainly handy for carrying cargo on your bike, but they’re not always long enough, wide enough, or just handy enough. The PedalPorteur was created to address those shortcomings, with a transformable design. Los Angeles-based engineer Gordon MacMorran first created the PedalPorteur for use by his kids, but has now turned to Kickstarter to fund large-scale production. At […]
Australia’s Bubble House
A truly unique piece of Australian real estate is up for grabs. Architect Graham Birchall’s personal home, based around a series of 11 intersecting bubble domes, has gone up for sale in Ipswich, Queensland. Birchall built the home in the 1980s as a study of the adaptable nature of spheres. The domes range in diameter from 4 to 8 meters […]