Solutions

for ljubljana's biennial, BIO 50, the 'hacking households' design team has developed a unitized and cyclical system for electronic domestic appliances.

based in chile, zerocabin seeks to mimic naturally occuring systems, orienting its PV panel-clad roof like a leaf toward the sun.

the 'waveline magnet' is a modular, lightweight, and low-cost energy converter that seamlessly follows wave movement in any water environment.

ford engineers have produced footrests and car boots using recycled olive tree waste and fibers and are now exploring mass production.

‘per unit area this approach sequesters up to 30 times more carbon per year than rainforests,’ says brilliant planet co-founder raffael jovine.

bioMATTERS' MYCO-ALGA is a sustainable interior tiling system crafted from 3D-printed mycelium, algae, and upcycled natural and organic waste.

dasha tsapenko celebrates her wedding with a gown grown from mycelium and vintage linen lace, reinterpreting ukrainian wedding traditions.

igreen gadgets' compostable iPhone cover has a water-soluble protective film, and when the case decomposes, the seeds are planted.

the growing process of k. rhaeticus bacteria is optimized to weave a hybrid material that is not only strong but also lightweight.

the teenager in ghana built much of the motorbike of reused parts, while the wooden elements have been cut with a knife by hand.

N-ARK combines salt-tolerant technology with sea-adapted architecture to tackle the issues of sea-level rise and salt damage.

japan-based architecture firm micelle ltd. has completed a dwelling for a couple and their three children in gumna, japan.

the grow your own helmet by NOS offers protection from impact while being 100% compostable.

designboom spotlights three projects experimenting with mycelium as a potential biomaterial in the building and architecture industry.

canada introduces north america's largest outdoor trampoline park, named uplå, at the foot of the mont saint-grégoire.

manuel bouzas covered and reactivated an entire public space by inviting play, social gatherings, and cultural activities.

a reimagining of the clay jug cooler, the product by lea lorenz helps keep fruits and vegetable stored at ideal temperatures: 13°C-17°C.