#sustainable-design

#sustainable-design

Following a sustainable lifestyle is important even when you are traveling, as eco-conscious travel blends innovation with environmental responsibility. By focusing on renewable materials, energy efficiency, and waste reduction, travelers can make eco-friendly choices, and designers can create products that support sustainability and functionality. Whether it's durable luggage or solar-powered gadgets, thoughtfully designed items help reduce a traveler's footprint. As more people seek meaningful and responsible journeys, sustainable design plays an important role in shaping the future of travel and protecting the planet.

Because fragments vary in size, shape, and color, the final design is nearly impossible to replicate. The second is quality. Many fragments, especially those sourced from demolition sites, come with flaws. Rather than see these issues as limitations, van Dievoet embraces them, allowing constraints to shape the work. "Creating from materials that have already been used forces me to take into account their shape, thickness, and any breaks," she explains.

Australia's tiny house movement has found its perfect ambassador in the Harper, a stunning 20-square-meter dwelling that redefines what small-scale living can be. Created by Gold Coast-based Black Clay, this compact home proves that downsizing doesn't mean downgrading when it comes to style and comfort. The Harper stretches eight meters long and 2.5 meters wide, built on a robust triple-axle steel trailer designed for full transportability. What immediately strikes visitors is the exterior's sophisticated blend of curved Decobatten aluminum and Colorbond steel cladding.

When two design powerhouses come together, the results can be truly transformative. The new Muratto x Momentum collection is a testament to the power of creative collaboration, merging the expertise of Momentum Textiles & Wallcovering with the innovative approach of Muratto. This partnership has produced a collection that is not only visually stunning but also deeply rooted in sustainability and natural inspiration, making it a standout choice for anyone looking to elevate their interiors with a conscience.

The Kuakata Training Center, designed by CODEC Design Studio, is a purpose-built facility supporting skill development and capacity building for coastal communities in Bangladesh. Positioned close to fishing settlements, ecological zones, and tourist routes, it offers residential training on coastal resource management, sustainable tourism, and disaster preparedness. Developed through a phased construction process, the project emphasizes quality, sustainability, and contextual relevance. Local contractors and laborers were engaged from the outset, ensuring not only construction efficiency but also skill transfer and community ownership of the center.

The new Robert Day Sciences Center at Claremont McKenna College maximizes multidisciplinary integration and interaction: each level of the 135,000-sq-ft building is oriented in a different direction, channeling the flow of people and ideas between the labs, classrooms, and the surrounding campus. Commissioned in 2020, the Robert Day Sciences Center serves a community of 1,400 students. The center is BIG's first built project in Los Angeles, and the first completed building in

But the rounded roof isn't just a fanciful design gesture; it offers energy-saving benefits, explained Sarah Kardos, an associate broker at Four Seasons Sotheby's International Realty who shares the $1.12 million listing with associate broker Alexander Rubin. The shape increases natural airflow and creates even temperatures with only one degree of difference between the floor and the ceiling (in traditional rooms, the ceiling can be up to ten degrees warmer). That makes the home unusually comfortable, says Kardos.

Most tiny homes cram living spaces into predictable layouts, but one Romanian company decided to turn that concept literally upside down. The Tiny Getaway by Eco Tiny House is a compact dwelling that's redefining how we think about small space living through its innovative "upside-down" layout, proving that sometimes the best solutions come from breaking conventional wisdom.

Jaza Energy Hubs, created by the Nigerian‑based studio Nonfiction Design, have quickly become a model of clean, affordable energy for off‑grid villages. The project showcases a modular solar hub that can be shipped flat, unpacked and assembled in a single day with only basic tools. Each hub generates enough electricity to run lights, phones, fans and small shop equipment, replacing costly and polluting diesel generators and kerosene lamps.

Franz Bruck + 50 Category: Office Buildings Clients: BDP Real Estate GmbH Collaborators: Transsolar Energietechnik Kitchen Planning: Kosterke Fire Consultants: HHP Berlin More SpecsLess Specs Franz Bruck Text description provided by the architects. The new Berlin Hyp Office Building, named "B-One," represents forward-thinking, climate-friendly corporate architecture at the gateway to Berlin's City-West district. Designed by C.F. Mller Architects, this 11-story building demonstrates environmental responsibility while establishing an architectural reference point at the intersection of Landwehrkanal and Corneliusbrucke.

The Indonesian Consulate Building in Jeddah by Ibrahim Joharji Architects contributes to the architectural landscape of diplomatic facilities in Saudi Arabia, where design carries both functional and symbolic roles. Diplomatic buildings are not only workplaces but also representations of national identity, requiring architecture to mediate between protocol, security, and cultural expression. The project is structured around a hierarchy of use, organizing spaces for diplomats, administrators, and staff through layered circulation systems. This spatial framework embeds distinctions of function and authority into the overall plan.

September 2025 has delivered some of the most exciting kitchen innovations we've seen this year. The kitchen in 2025 is smarter, greener, and more beautiful than ever before. With sustainable design becoming essential and smart technology leading the way, these five standout gadgets represent the perfect fusion of form and function. Each piece showcases how contemporary kitchen design is evolving to meet modern lifestyle demands while maintaining aesthetic appeal.

If you've found yourself infatuated with a crib or toddler bed in the last 20 years, chances are they were designed by Oeuf. The Brooklyn-based lifestyle brand is the brainchild of Sophie Demenge and Michael Ryan, a couple who have been making things together since meeting on a city sidewalk at 2 am outside a furniture fair party. Sophie, who grew up in Paris, was at the time about to graduate with a degree in industrial design from Pratt Institute,

Marginalized in architectural discourse and often dismissed as purely functional, parking garages remain among the most ubiquitous structures in the urban landscape. Designed to accommodate the needs of private vehicles, they occupy central locations, shape skylines, and consume considerable resources, yet rarely receive the same attention - or architectural care - as cultural institutions, schools, or housing. Despite their prevalence, these buildings tend to fade into the background of daily life, treated as infrastructural necessities rather than as design opportunities.

Furniture design has become increasingly focused on mass production and disposable aesthetics, but some designers are pushing back against this trend with thoughtful, sustainable alternatives. Caroline Chao, an architect turned object designer, represents this movement toward more meaningful, personal furniture that tells a story about materials, function, and our relationship with everyday objects. Her Roll-up Chair for G-STAR RAW challenges traditional furniture conventions while exploring the untapped potential of reclaimed denim.

"It was a barren, parched hillside when we moved in," Seigal remembers. "Now, when you're sitting in the living room, you feel like you're outside in a fantastic oasis."

Six new residential buildings, alongside two restored historic structures, will accommodate athletes during the Games. Following the event, these residences will be converted into student housing with 1,700 beds, exceeding the originally planned 1,400, while nearby structures will be adapted for affordable housing. The Olympic Village Plaza, designed as a central public space, will host commercial programs, hospitality venues, outdoor markets, and community events.

Trace of Land by ELSE Design reinterprets the hay bale as a spatial installation that unfolds across the pastures of Val Badia in the Italian Dolomites. Presented as part of SMACH 2025, the international open-air art biennale, the project transforms an agricultural object into a canopy-like structure that follows the terrain, offering places for shade, rest, and gathering. The installation takes the form of a continuous path of unfurled hay bales that move with the contours of the alpine landscape.

A fluid choreography that combines strength and delicacy, like a dance on the waves, gathers enthusiasts across the world's oceans. Yet, behind this image of freedom and connection with nature, the sport also carries contradictions. It is a symbol of outdoor life and respect for the ocean, but on the other hand, it is marked by territorial disputes over waves and by an environmental footprint that rarely receives the same attention given to its aesthetics.

Inflatables merge creativity with convenience, giving us spaces and products that are lighter, more portable, and more versatile than anything we have known. Beyond novelty, this design approach directly addresses modern challenges, turning adaptability into a tangible experience. Here is how inflatable design invites us to consider solutions created for living, rather than for permanence alone. The materials we use directly shape the environmental impact of our homes and products.

Coordination: Antonio Pedro Coutinho Doca, Adriano Carneiro de Mendonca Project Team: Joao Victor Assad, Cristiana Villela Engineering & Consulting > Lighting: Carolina Sahione General Construction: Ecogreen Engenharia Engineering & Consulting > Others: Alfatec More SpecsLess Specs Text description provided by the architects. The project for the third SOLO brand cafe in Copacabana, RJ, which stands for Sustainable, Organic, and Local, originated from a space consisting of two adjacent street stores in the block by Copacabana beach.

What truly sets the Cork Box apart is its material. The boxes are made from natural toasted cork agglomerate, a substance created when cork granules are heated under high pressure. During this process, the heat activates the natural resin found within the cork itself, transforming it into an effective binding agent. This means no chemicals or adhesives are needed, making the Cork Box a genuinely eco-friendly choice. The result is a sturdy, lightweight material that maintains the tactile, organic qualities of cork while offering durability and strength.

Leveraging modern technology and drawing inspiration from traditional Central Asian footwear, UDRB is designed to be a repairable and sustainable pair of sneakers. The footwear comprises three parts: the leather boots, a 3D printed TPU sole, and a climbing rope lacing system. All the parts are made to assemble without glue, making them modular, dismantlable, and easy on the environment.

In an age where environmental consciousness meets the need for technological innovation, IQAir has unveiled a product that quietly redefines the category of home air purification. The new Atem E isn't just another purifier to add to the shelf - it's a complete rethinking of how sustainability, design, and performance can coexist in a single, elegant unit. With this release, IQAir demonstrates that purifying the air inside your home doesn't have to come at the cost of the planet outside it.

Ecuador-based studio Taller General completes a residential project, La Miradora, in the rural landscape of Machachi. The home is sited at 3,403 meters above sea level within the Páramo ecosystem, a tropical wetland of the Andes. Perched along the highest point of its elongated plot, the dwelling opens broadly outward to overlook a steep ravine, with the expansive and fragile landscape backdropped by meadows and volcanoes on the horizon.

Most earbuds fall into predictable categories: cheap and disposable, expensive but soulless, or packed with features you'll never use. The PIN wooden earbuds take a completely different approach, combining tactile craftsmanship with smart AI features. What sets The PIN apart is how it refuses to compromise between luxury, intelligence, and environmental responsibility. While mainstream earbuds focus on either premium materials or smart features, The PIN delivers both alongside a genuine commitment to sustainability that feels authentic rather than performative.

Garcia Saxe positioned movable wooden wall systems at the heart of Ocean Eye's design philosophy, creating what we'd now recognize as analog smart home technology. These systems transform static architecture into dynamic, responsive living spaces. The walls aren't simple sliding panels but full-height wooden screens that fold completely away, turning enclosed rooms into open pavilions. When fully retracted, the main living spaces become continuous with the exterior terraces, creating a single flowing space from interior to pool deck.