Science & ResearchUnderwater Living: Self-Sustainable Submerged Biosphere
Could this be the future of human civilization, post climate catastrophe? London designer Phil Pauley envisions…
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Science & ResearchNature & EcosystemsCould Synthetic Organisms Save Nature from Extinction?
Many a cautionary fictional tale has warned us about the potential dangers of ‘playing god,’ unleashing…
Transit & AutoUrban Transit of the Future: 12 Intriguingly Efficient Ideas
We’ve got to face the facts: relying on individual fossil-fuel-powered vehicles for transportation in congested…
Technology & GadgetsRedefining the American Dream with Sustainable Mobility
What if you could get from Boston to Washington with blinding speed, using a convenient and efficient transit…
Technology & GadgetsIt’s Electric! 15 Clever Energy-Conscious Gadgets
How much power do we waste every day, without even realizing it? Between the energy that we consume at home and…
Art & DesignConcept City: Responsive Infrastructure for a Sinking Manhattan
How will Manhattan adapt as the lower part of the city begins to sink back into the swamp it was built upon? This…
Art & DesignAbove the Rising Seas: 13 Climate Change Concepts
Climate change is already causing the seas to rise fast, and cities around the world – from New York to Bangkok…
designWave Hello to the Next Generation of Public Bike Storage
You put a lot of time, energy and money into your bike, so it is understandable that you would want to protect it…
Art & DesignTake a Trip: 13 Very Green & Modern Visitor Centers
A visitor center is too often an afterthought, filled with brochures and educational exhibits that pertain to some…
Art & DesignLand of Giants: Towering Icelandic Super-Sculptures
Soaring into the sky, electric pylons are an intrusive element in our modern landscapes, seeming to stand as a…
Art & DesignDisaster-Proof Architecture: 13 Super-Strong Structures
High-profile earthquakes, tsunamis, floods, hurricanes and other natural disasters have made it more clear than…
designEco-Bridge Over Troubled Times: Green Design Drives Concept
Bridges are constantly exposed to the elements, sitting outdoors as they do in all types of climates and in every…
designAcoustic Botany: Nature’s Music Produced Scientifically
Genetic engineering is a topic of heated debate in environmental circles, but it is by no means a thoroughly…
Art & DesignSolar Powered Towers: 13 Super Sunny Skyscrapers
Nearly all sustainable architecture concepts include solar energy in some way, but not all of them do it in a big,…
Art & DesignFloating Cities: 15 Last-Hope Homes for a Watery World
With so many visions of humanity’s future involving the devastating effects of climate change, architects are…
Art & DesignUnderwater Cities: 12 Sci-Fi Visions & Real Design Ideas
Whether it’s adventure or necessity that ultimately propels us to venture beyond our shores and build new…
technologyGreen Light! Algae-Powered Lamp Needs TLC to Provide Light
New energy sources are being developed and uncovered nearly every year, reducing our reliance on the traditional…
bizarreBizarre Biodegradables: 12 Gowns, Cars, Caskets & More
As waste piles up around the world, there’s a real need for products that won’t just sit in landfills…
designSomething Fishy: Ocean-Based Vertical Farm Concept
There is no shortage of vertical farm ideas these days; it’s becoming more apparent with each passing year that…
designCycle Crazy: 16 Strange & Amazing Bicycle Concepts
Invented in the 19th century, the bicycle hasn’t changed much since then, and it’s sorely in need of a 21st…
