When Mr. Phol asked Bangkok-based architecture studio TOUCH to design for him a private home in Thailand’s north-central province of Petchabun, the brief came with a challenge — the home would have to operate entirely off the grid. Set approximately 1,200 meters above sea level in a rural area, the remote property has no electricity, water supply or even other buildings nearby. […]
Off Grid-Bamboo Bungalow Embraces Nature
Solar Powered Bubble Shield?
As of May 5, more than 3.5 million people in 215 countries around the world have been infected with the novel coronavirus, according to the World Health Organization. While the world continues to socially distance, designers and creatives are beginning to imagine different ways to protect people from the virus; case in point, this futuristic bubble shield by DesignLibero. Amid […]
Adidas New Reusable Mask
Sportswear company Adidas has released Face Cover, a reusable face mask made from a breathable recycled material for people to wear as coronavirus lockdowns ease. The breathable face masks are designed to be used by people wanting to reduce their risk of getting or spreading coronavirus. In numerous countries wearing a face mask is recommended by governments for people when venturing […]
LumiPod Micro Cabin
Originally unveiled by French firm Lumicene last year, the first LumiPod models have now been completed. The tiny retreat, which is definitely best suited for glamping or as a weekender rather than a full-time home, is fronted by operable curved glazing that frames the view and ensures lots of daylight enters inside. The LumiPod pictured measures 18 sq m (193 […]
Smart Helmet
Although there are now several electronics-laden “smart” bike helmets on the market, the Lumos was one of the first. Now its designers are back, with the new-and-improved Lumos Ultra. The original model of the helmet featured an integrated headlight, tail light, and LED turn indicators that were wirelessly activated via a handlebar-mounted remote. Those things are all still present on […]
Making Use of Almond Pulp
With cow milk sales dropping by more than $1 billion in 2019, more and more people are opting to make their own milks at home. (And no, you don’t need a cow.) It’s surprisingly easy to make plant-based milk out of a variety of nuts, seeds, and oats. From almond and cashew milk to pumpkin seeds and rice, at-home, plant-based […]
Drones Deployed To Study Active Volcano
Active volcanic craters are something that people generally don’t want to get very close to – even if they’re dedicated volcanologists. With that in mind, German scientists recently had success using a drone to do the job. Led by PhD candidate Edgar Zorn, a team from the German Research Centre for Geosciences started by equipping a DJI Phantom 4 Pro […]
Form Follows Infection
The home played a pivotal role in the recent global crisis. Forced to double as office, school, gym, even restaurant, whether it felt safe or suffocating, it came under forensic examination, and for many was found wanting. And I do not mean in the decorative sense. Rather, Covid-19 clarified that the contemporary paradigm of the home, and crucially, how we […]
How to choose a good domain name for your website?
Does it really matter what your website’s domain name is? After all, if you have a good business and a quality website, people will visit regardless, right? Not so. In fact, your domain name is crucial to the success of your business. Your domain name is your business’ first impression. It’s the first thing visitors will see. A good domain […]
Farm to Food Bank Movement Rescues Food Waste
Farmers are burying onions, destroying tomatoes and grinding up heads of lettuce to return to the soil. Dairy workers are dumping milk. These images of food destruction have horrified Americans during the pandemic. Farmers shouldn’t have to destroy the crops they’ve poured their money, energy, time and strength into. Hungry people shouldn’t witness the destruction of food that they could […]