Chinese carmaker Changan Automotive is preparing to release what it describes as the world’s first mass-produced passenger EV powered by a sodium-ion battery. The model is the Changan Nevo A06, and on paper it reads like a practical everyday sedan. It carries a 45kWh battery pack and is expected to deliver over 400km of range […]
In a dense Bangkok neighbourhood where privacy, light, and greenery are often compromised, Terrarium House proposes a different approach to urban living. Designed by Unknown Surface Studio, the house turns inward, creating a self-contained ecosystem that places nature at the centre of everyday life. Rather than competing with the surrounding city, Terrarium House retreats from […]
Public buildings rarely lead the way in energy innovation. They are often constrained by procurement rules, conservative design standards, and long approval cycles. Designed by PLP Architecture, Nexus Terrae challenges this pattern by showing how architectural thinking can embed climate strategy directly into civic buildings. Proposed as the new headquarters for the Italy’s Ministry of […]
Buildings play a major role in global energy use and carbon emissions. Most rely heavily on external power for heating, cooling, lighting, and daily operations. The EnergyX DY-Building in Goyang, South Korea, offers a different model. Instead of only reducing energy consumption, it is designed to generate more energy than it uses. Developed as the […]
The tiny fish-shaped soy sauce container has long been a familiar part of takeaway sushi. Cute, convenient, and instantly recognisable, it also represents a major source of single-use plastic waste. Millions of these containers are discarded every year, often ending up as microplastic pollution in coastal waters. Australian design studio Heliograf has reimagined this everyday […]
House F, designed by Kamakura Studio, is a project that highlights a growing trend in Japanese residential design. Rather than building a private space that shuts out the neighbourhood, the architects created a home that welcomes community life. It also demonstrates how simple architectural choices can support energy efficiency without relying on complex systems. The […]
Lib Earth House Model B is one of Japan’s most forward-looking residential prototypes. Completed in 2025 by Lib Work, it was designed as a model for low-carbon residential construction. The project uses a cement free mix of soil, lime and natural fibres that can be 3D printed into curved walls. This approach reduces the carbon […]
Soft Solids by Daydreaming Objects is a striking collection of home and lifestyle objects that combines plant-based wax with carefully upcycled vintage luminaire components. Each piece is crafted by hand, resulting in sculptural, modular lighting and design objects that merge sustainability with thoughtful craftsmanship. The collection demonstrates how designers can work responsibly with materials, creating […]
Located in Kumamoto, O-Studio by aki(architects) is a small project with a surprisingly gentle presence. Instead of trying to stand out, the house settles quietly into its residential neighborhood and focuses on what daily life actually feels like. The architects split the building into three compact volumes: a studio, a peaceful sleeping and study area, […]
In Shima Park in Xiaobantian in Nantou, Taiwan, artist Cheng Tsung Feng has created a striking installation called Bamboo Theater. It re-imagines the traditional bamboo opera stages that were once central to Taiwanese temple festivals and community gatherings. These bamboo stages were made from scaffolding and were usually temporary. They played an important role in […]
Architect Yong Ju Lee has designed an experimental pavilion in Seoul called the Mycelial Hut. The project explores the use of mycelium, a fungal network, as a living building material. The pavilion combines robotic 3D printing with biological growth, creating a structure that is both innovative and environmentally conscious. The pavilion’s wooden frame provides support […]
This project redefines what it means to live with nature in a compact urban site, turning limited space into a calm, light-filled retreat that grows with its family. The residence known as Melt, designed by SAI Architectural Design Office led by Satoshi Saito, sits in a quiet residential area at the foot of Mt. Shigi […]
For centuries, the fibrous bark of the shuro palm has been a humble but essential material in Japan. Craftspeople wove it into brooms, brushes, ropes, and nets. The fibres were prized for their strength and durability, not for beauty or subtlety. Now, a young Tokyo designer is giving the material a very different life. Kazuki […]
A new perspective on survival and sustainability High in the Italian Alps, where human presence meets the limits of endurance, architecture rarely goes beyond simple survival. Yet the Italian design studio Carlo Ratti Associati is redefining what an Alpine shelter can be. Their latest creation, a self-sufficient bivouac that produces its own electricity and drinking […]
In Tokyo, the design studio we+ is redefining how sustainability meets creativity. Founded by Toshiya Hayashi and Hokuto Ando, the studio focuses on research-driven design that reimagines overlooked materials and explores new ways for humans to coexist with nature. Their project SO‑Colored exemplifies this vision, transforming micro‑algae into vibrant, eco-friendly materials. Micro‑algae are tiny photosynthetic […]
