A remarkable black film with bubbles is set to tackle one of the world’s most pressing issues: access to clean drinking…
Sustainability
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Renowned New York designer Peter Do, in collaboration with the biomaterials company TomTex, unveiled two looks from his clothing collection at New York Fashion Week for Spring-Summer 2023. The latest…
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The fashion brand Ganni and the material production company Polybion have unveiled the world’s first jacket made from a material created by bacteria. According to the creators, this debut at…
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Design & Architecture
The world’s new tallest building could be a one-kilometer tall skyscraper-battery.
One of the biggest challenges for a power grid dominated by clean energy is the unpredictability of certain renewable sources. Sometimes, when solar energy is needed, clouds roll in, or…
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This kind of urban landscape can currently only be seen in dreams. However, its creator—architect and designer Manas Bhatia from New Delhi—truly believes that his surreal skyscrapers will one day…
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Design & Architecture
A new Hollywood marvel: an office building with spiral terraces will rise on Sunset Boulevard.
Renowned British architect Norman Foster has unveiled plans for a new $1 billion office tower in Hollywood. The Los Angeles skyscraper, designed by Foster + Partners, is already capturing the…
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As they prepared for the current Paris Olympics, organizers aimed to host the most environmentally friendly games in history. The purple running track stands as a testament to how they…
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The international architecture firm Rafael Viñoly Architects has unveiled plans for the construction of a new terminal at Amerigo Vespucci Airport. According to the designers, the terminal’s design will “reflect…
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The Huanggang skyscraper, standing at 247 meters tall, is set to become a striking landmark in the sprawling Chinese metropolis of Shenzhen, located in Guangdong province. This towering structure will…
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Design & Architecture
Thrills at dizzying heights: an innovative resort will rise in the mountains of Oman.
According to the Ministry of Housing and Urban Planning of Oman, plans are underway to combine three mountain villages for the construction of the Omani Mountain Destination resort area. This…
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Design & Architecture
Green Terrace Quarter: A futuristic hub for shopping and relaxation will be built in Haikou.
The dynamic yet cozy metropolis of Haikou (Hainan, China) is rapidly evolving into a hub for international tourism. Haikou attracts travelers and expats with its gentle subtropical climate and comfortable…
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Dubai (UAE) has long earned an unofficial reputation as the most innovative city on the planet, excelling in high-rise construction and cutting-edge technology while also transforming into one of the…
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This year’s winners of the eVolo Skyscraper Competition have been announced. Among the fantastic projects that captivated the jury are affordable housing that rotates, a plastic skyscraper designed to clean…
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Zaha Hadid Architects (ZHA) is marking a new chapter in the development of its Studio City resort in Macau. The architectural team recently unveiled the newly completed W Macau hotel—one…
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Design & Architecture
A monumental white feather: an unusual terminal is set to be built at a Chinese airport.
The futuristic terminal will cover an area of 270,000 square meters at the Lunjia Airport in Changchun, located in the Jilin province of northeastern China. This functional, cozy, and green…
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Design & Architecture
An oasis in the desert: a school has been built in India that defies the heat.
Thanks to its yellow sandstone structures, Jaisalmer in northern India is also known as the Golden City. In the summer, temperatures in this region can soar to 49 degrees Celsius.…
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Design & Architecture
Mobility of wood: realistic fantasies about eco-transport for land, air, and water.
Today, Vincent Callebaut’s project, Timber Mobilities, seems fantastical. However, it could become a reality tomorrow. Most of the bold ideas from this renowned Belgian architect, who works in Paris, have…
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The modern world is grappling with a host of challenges—climate crisis, depletion of natural resources, an aging population, and urban expansion. Consequently, humanity is in need of a different quality…
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Design & Architecture
Like a dream of shifting harmony: architects unveiled a project for a floating eco-city.
As the global sea level continues to rise, humanity is being forced to seek out unexpected places to call home. The concept for the latest floating city comes from the…
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Design & Architecture
“Archibiotics” of Paris: how artificial intelligence has made the city’s historical architecture more eco-friendly.
Of course, this is a fantasy and a game, as it’s hard to imagine anyone in their right mind suddenly deciding to transform the historic buildings of the French capital.…
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In the coming days, Houston, Texas, will welcome an extraordinary architectural landmark. Residents of the 2.3 million-strong metropolis have eagerly awaited its completion. At Memorial Park—the largest natural and recreational…
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34-year-old Yuma Kano from Tokyo, the creative director of the design studio Yumakano, is crafting exclusive wooden furniture while simultaneously protecting forests from deforestation. The designer has a deep love…
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Design & Architecture
Farm Vacation: The Largest Agritourism Center in the World Will Be Built in Dubai
The architectural firm URB (UAE) has unveiled a groundbreaking project for the Agri Hub, a massive agritourism center designed to achieve zero carbon emissions. The designers aim to astonish visitors…
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In Dubai, renowned for its extraordinary structures, another architectural marvel is set to emerge soon. The local architectural firm ZNera Space has designed a project the world has never seen…
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Design & Architecture
Biofilic Valley: A monumental eco-technology district is set to rise in Dubai.
The architectural firm URB (UAE) is set to build the world’s largest urban technology district, the Urban Tech District, in Dubai, featuring zero carbon emissions. This ambitious project aims to…
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Researchers from Yonsei University in South Korea have reported that their experimental product boasts a “unique blend of flavors” and a pleasant taste. They believe that “beef rice” could quickly…
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Food & Nutrition
Moths, locusts, and rhinoceros beetles: 16 types of insects have been added to the diet of Singaporeans.
This city-state in Southeast Asia is renowned for its warm embrace of cuisines from around the globe, blending them into something uniquely its own—delicious and distinctive. Not wanting to be…
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A team of researchers from York University’s FixOurFood program and the British retailer Co-op has unveiled what our food might look like in just a few decades. Ultra-realistic images generated…
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Food & Nutrition
Scientists in South Korea have developed artificial meat that closely resembles the taste of steak.
A breakthrough in artificial meat technology has been announced by a team of researchers from Yonsei University in South Korea. Scientists from the Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering have…
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It turns out that having insects in the kitchen isn’t always a bad thing. In recent years, consuming them has become a trend. Scientists are continually discovering more about the…
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The startup Mill, founded by Matt Rogers and Harry Tannenbaum, has developed an unprecedented kitchen bin. According to the inventors, they have found the perfect solution for food waste disposal.…
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Research suggests that adopting a partial vegan diet—about 50%—could significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Therefore, for the next 27 years, the entire global population needs to become half vegan to…
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Just over two centuries ago, the Earth’s population was around 1 billion people. In just 100 years, it increased by 600 million, and today it stands at approximately 8 billion.…
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The construction of a futuristic city called Neom was announced back in 2017. According to the Arab publication Arabian Business, the region is set to welcome its first residents and…