Travel & Tourism
A socially-distanced wooden cabin for travel post-COVID
The Australian startup Unyoked is developing stylish cabins that provide a safe option for travellers looking to get away from the city.
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Property & Construction
Glass-fibre bars could help replace ageing concrete infrastructure
Researchers in New Zealand are testing out the use of glass fibre to reinforce polymer bars in structural engineering.
Property & Construction
Weather-dependent roof tiles can heat or cool a building
The design helps homes better regulate interior temperatures and reduces the need for air conditioning.
Architecture & Design
A brick made from COVID-19 construction waste
The Hong Kong Brick was designed out of the waste of shops demolished during the pandemic.
Architecture & Design
Energy-efficient designs cool desert homes and offices in Egypt
Layered structures and recycled materials make low-carbon cooling an affordable alternative to air conditioners.
Architecture & Design
Future-proof living with a self-sufficient floating house
A yacht company has developed a zero-emission floating house that can be moved like a yacht or anchored on retractable stilts.
Property & Construction
Tiny, sustainable and affordable houses address a housing crisis
A California startup is building small houses in backyards, and renting them at below-market rates.
Architecture & Design
Flat-pack tiny home takes only three days to build
Designed to be an easy DIY project, the building includes loft and patio space.
Property & Construction
Smart bricks power home electronics in proof of concept study
The polymer coated bricks work underwater and charge up to three volts in 10 seconds.
Property & Construction
A property-buying scheme for a generation of renters
A startup is offering renters the chance to buy a share of their rental property or building.
Property & Construction
Water-filled windows improve acoustics and reduce energy usage
The new window design and heating and cooling system contribute to a significant improvement in sustainable construction.
Architecture & Design
Multi-use, sustainable high-rise connects Amsterdam neighbourhoods
Rainwater collected across the various roofs irrigates the plants, and solar panels on the roofs, terraces and facades provide electricity.