Agriculture & Energy
Underground car parks used to heat buildings above
Modular geothermal panels provide year-round heating and cooling.
Architecture and Design Innovations
Innovation sectors > Architecture and Design
The architecture and design innovations we regularly see at Springwise are proof that the sector is ideally equipped to think sustainably while still creating things that are functional and beautiful. From record-breaking ‘plyscraper’ buildings made exclusively from timber, to a 3D-printed aquatic reef, these innovations are good for people, society, and the planet.
See our most recent Architecture and Design innovations below, or view and search our entire library
Architecture & Design
A record-setting all-timber building
A new residential building planned near Zurich will demonstrate the utility of building high rises in wood.
Architecture & Design
A new generation of self-powered carbon-neutral tiny homes
A startup is working to tackle two challenges simultaneously – the housing shortage and climate change.
Architecture & Design
Mapping urban heat vulnerability
Urban environmental consultants have developed a platform that helps them to assess urban heat island effects and design solutions.
Advertising & Marketing
Australian insurer creates extreme weather-proof home concept design
The house is affordable, insurable, and highly resilient to rain, wind, and fire.
Architecture & Design
3D-printed aquatic reefs made from cremated remains
The reefs support biodiversity, prevent erosion, and protect shorelines.
Architecture & Design
Startup converts existing buildings to net zero with innovative process
A German company has developed a system for retro-fitting existing buildings with a second skin that can significantly reduce emissions.
Architecture & Design
An architecture firm in Kyiv creates comfort-first, modular shelters for Ukrainian refugees
The firm has made the design open source so others can also build the shelters for the benefit of refugees.
Architecture & Design
An experiential space to relax and recharge
New relaxation pods for workplaces and public spaces are designed for stress-busting micro-breaks.
Architecture & Design
A new approach to housing for the homeless
A non-profit has built a community of tiny homes using trauma-informed design.
Property & Construction
A new type of vaulted floor reduces concrete use and emissions
Engineers have developed a way to design concrete floors so that they use far less concrete to carry the same load – delivering huge carbon savings.
Architecture & Design
A student design concept could bring life to urban rivers
The concept aims to improve water circulation by creating a coral-reef-like structure for shrimps, shellfish, and other organisms.
