Bali architects adopt experimental design for treetop accommodation

Indonesian-based architectural studio Alexis Dornier has recently completed a tropical treehouse escape located in Penestanan, on the outskirts of Ubud, Bali. Dubbed Lift, the treetop boutique hideaway offers guests a unique experience to sleep amid th… Continue reading Bali architects adopt experimental design for treetop accommodation

Award-winning Owl Woods one of only 20 Passivhaus homes in Australia

Australian architect Talina Edwards is the first female in Australia to complete a certified Passivhaus. Dubbed Owl Woods Passive House, the 200 sq m (2,153 sq ft) home is located in Trentham, approximately one hour’s drive north of Melbourne. The fami… Continue reading Award-winning Owl Woods one of only 20 Passivhaus homes in Australia

Oceanco’s 357-ft superyacht changes the game for eco-conscious design

Renowned international superyacht builder Oceanco, in collaboration with naval architects Lateral, has adopted a sustainable design approach for its 109-m (357-ft) Bravo Eugenia superyacht. The vessel rethinks traditional superyacht design, boasting en… Continue reading Oceanco’s 357-ft superyacht changes the game for eco-conscious design

Shipping container prefab home is bursting with luxury

Malibu architect Doug Burdge and builder Nate Garnero have come together to create a striking, off-grid ready tiny dwelling made from repurposed shipping containers. Dubbed Buhaus, the prefabricated unit is designed as an up-market guest house and it’s… Continue reading Shipping container prefab home is bursting with luxury

Japanese hotel fits suite with commercial flight simulator

In celebration of its 15th anniversary, the Haneda Excel Hotel Tokyu located at the Haneda Airport in Tokyo, will be opening a hotel suite that features a flight simulator. The Superior Cockpit Room will be available for bookings from the Jul… Continue reading Japanese hotel fits suite with commercial flight simulator

All-electric runabouts bring stylish retro cool to quiet and clean boating

Canada’s Beau Lake has recently launched two stunning electric runabout boats to its collection. The company is no stranger to the classic boat designs of the ’50s and ’60s, and have once again successfully blended the Riva/Chris-Craft style … Continue reading All-electric runabouts bring stylish retro cool to quiet and clean boating

World's largest underground bike parking center nears completion

The world’s largest bicycle parking center is located under the Utrecht Centraal Railway Station, and is ...

Rotterdam-based studio Ector Hoogstad Architects is behind the creation of the world’s largest bicycle parking center. The enormous project is part of a grand scale redevelopment of the Utrecht Centraal Railway Station in the Netherlands and boasts an innovative layout that manages the flow of both pedestrians and cyclists.

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Hurricane-resistant home built from more than 600,000 plastic bottles

Canadian construction firm JD Composites has completed its first concept home, made from about 612,000 recycled plastic bottles. Dubbed Beach House, the home is located in Nova Scotia, Canada, and is not only a great example of how recycled p… Continue reading Hurricane-resistant home built from more than 600,000 plastic bottles

Cleanyst cuts plastic waste by pumping out shampoos, detergents and handwashes at home

Three Miami-based brothers, Nick, Matthew and Mark Gunia, have joined forces to create a device that allows users to make their own soaps and detergents at home, with the goal of eliminating excess plastic waste. Dubbed Cleanyst, the compact … Continue reading Cleanyst cuts plastic waste by pumping out shampoos, detergents and handwashes at home