The Porter is one of the most ambitious shipping container-based houses we’ve seen in a while. Designer Bob’s Containers has maximized living space in the compact home by installing a large garage-style door that opens it up to the outside and also added some nice features including a spacious rooftop deck area with hot tub and relaxation net. The Porter […]
Luxury Shipping Container
Electric Hydrofoil Board
With new consumer technologies, it’s often the case that big corporations will join the party once smaller startups have tested the waters. Such is the case with major Canadian manufacturer Sea-Doo, which has just announced its upcoming Rise electric hydrofoil board. Regular readers of New Atlas will know that electric hydrofoil boards (or eFoils) have been around for a few […]
Pop-Up Crucoon
There’s nothing like nestling down in your own private, comfy tent when camping in the wilderness. Well, the Crocoon is designed to bring that same snuggly vibe to people’s homes, local parks, or even their beds. The Crocoon was designed by Irish company Crua Outdoors, which has previously brought us a variety of tents and hammocks. In fact, the product’s name is a […]
Walk Wise Walker
It’s important to monitor the physical activity level of seniors living on their own, as a decrease may indicate health problems, depression, cognitive decline, or a debilitating fall. A new device does so simply and unobtrusively, by hitching a ride on the senior’s walker. Known as WalkWise, the tool was created by WalkWise company CEO Peter Chamberlain when he was […]
Liquid Nitrogen Outdoor Cooling System
Israeli company Green Kinoko is preparing for the first public tests of a remarkable clean outdoor cooling system. The Kinsho system operates like the inverse of an outdoor cafe heater, cooling several tables per unit without using any electricity. The secret: liquid nitrogen. Standard tanks holding this frigid liquid at -196 °C (-321 °F) are loaded into the coolers, and […]
Practise Your Golf Swing And Do Good
Summer will soon be over. That means two things. School will be starting and potentially the end of your golf season. With this home golf simulator, not only can you extend the latter, but you can help our education system with your purchase. The SwingLogic SLX is a full 4K home golf simulator that enables you to practice your golf swing […]
Nature Inspired Oasis Towers
Slated for Nanjing, China, MVRDV’s upcoming Oasis Towers will add some greenery to the concrete metropolis with a pair of skyscrapers that will sport an unusual “stratified” overall form that’s inspired by nature and covered in shrubs and trees. The Oasis Towers will be located in the burgeoning Jiangbei New Area district of Nanjing and will both rise to an […]
Solar Facade
Australian firm Kennon has revealed plans for an ambitious new project in Melbourne. Named 550 Spencer, the eight-story office building will produce more electricity than it requires using a cutting-edge solar facade made up of 1,182 solar panels. To be clear, 550 Spencer’s design isn’t a case of simply mounting standard solar panels to the facade, like Copenhagen’s International School. Instead, […]
Rainwater Unsafe to Drink
A striking new review article from researchers in Europe argues the global spread of certain hazardous chemicals is so pervasive that unsafe levels of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) can be found in rainwater from all parts of the world, including remote regions such as Antarctica and the Tibetan Plateau. Over the past 20 years many PFAS chemicals have been […]
Anti-Snoring Mouthpiece
Being an avid snorer is probably not anybody’s proudest quality. The highly rated VitalSleep Anti-Snoring Mouthpiece helps ease you into a restful (and anti-snoring) sleep — plus, it’s on sale at $30 off. Getting quality sleep is essential for our health and mental clarity, and if you’re an avid snorer, you may be limiting yourself or others from necessary rest. Molding precisely to […]