Feb 11, 2026equipped with a versatile three-in-one system, the modular concept vehicle allows the driver to remove the roof, windshield, and windows.
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electric automobiles (710)
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Jan 22, 2026using a solar panel built into the pop-up roof, it can collect energy and produce enough electricity to help run itself as well as some appliances.
architecture in brazil (410)
Mar 03, 2026during construction, builders temporarily relocated the site’s large boulders and later returned them to their original positions.
Feb 07, 2026ABERTO5 is set to take over eduardo longo's 'casa bola', a sculptural, ball-shaped home which seems to float over são paulo.
höweler + yoon (11)
Nov 19, 2025first presented in a simplified prototype during the venice architecture biennale 2025, aquapraça arrives in brazil in its complete form.
Sep 03, 2025on september 5th, 2025, aquapraça is set to debut in venice, inviting visitors to experience its sloping, water-responsive surfaces firsthand.
climate change (197)
Mar 10, 2026made of tiny, microscopic spikes, the filter comes with a coating that turns the spikes into a porous filter material.
Jan 25, 2026the structure is seven meters long and is made of recycled concrete that uses 75 percent circular raw materials.
carlo ratti (84)
Jan 29, 2026developed for selected cities during the games, the mobile fire bearer accompanies the torch relay in around 80 public events.
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Nov 19, 2025first presented in a simplified prototype during the venice architecture biennale 2025, aquapraça arrives in brazil in its complete form.
ceramic art and design (248)
Mar 09, 2026unveiled at the 2026 matter and shape fair in paris between march 6th and 9th, the lighting design can be stacked together to form a wall or build a chair.
Mar 09, 2026aacm – atelier architettura chinello morandi designs ekadea studio as a counterpoint to milan’s urban dynamism, using shadow and ritual as architectural tools.
MIT news (84)
Dec 29, 2025the purpose of the research is to create an easily deployable architecture for disaster zones and even space habitats and infrastructure on mars.
Dec 12, 2025in the recent discovery, the researchers show that the romans used quicklime, mixed it dry with volcanic ash, and added water to make the binding material.
water filtration systems (31)
Nov 19, 2025with this system developed by MIT engineers, clean water-making can take a few minutes versus the hours required by existing thermal designs.
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Jul 05, 2025the prototype is a mobile, autonomous, and sustainable water producer that can be used anywhere.
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basketball (53)
Nov 19, 2025at the center of SoBA’s sports park is an interpretation of 'water sleeves,' the flowing garments worn as part of kunqu opera.
Mar 18, 2025the installation showcases the eric emanuel logo, reinforcing the connection to basketball, integral to the identity of the brand.
architecture in china (2063)
Mar 10, 2026design shanghai celebrates its 13th edition from march 19-22, 2026, uniting global brands with the next generation of east asian talent.
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Mar 10, 2026the project places circular guest suites along a dormant volcanic slope overlooking lakes, grassland, and sandy plains.
landscape architecture and design (115)
Feb 07, 2026during the design process, children help shape the project by voting for their favourite play equipment, contributing to a building that supports every kind of activity.
Jan 22, 2026natureza urbana’s water-sensitive urban design supports flood mitigation and safety.
motorcycle and scooter design (482)
Feb 05, 2026both machines are set to appear in glendale, arizona, in march 2026, allowing viewers to see the historical machines up close for temporary time.
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Jan 16, 2026the two-wheeler’s design and overall silhouette are grounded in the visual and mechanical language of the café racers from that era.
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MASK architects (10)
Jan 19, 2026crafted with bamboo and geopolymer concrete, each living module is crowned by a dual-axis concave parabolic mirror that tracks the sun in real time.
Nov 19, 2025SOLARIS features retractable photovoltaic wings that form the core of the motorcycle's solar-harvesting system.
electric motorcycle and scooter design (362)
as the children get older and taller, so does the two-wheeler, thanks to its modular components.
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Dec 24, 2025from high-tech hoverbikes to solar-powered motorcycles, our list shows a design shift in personal mobility, where experimentation, form, and user experience come through.
solar power (412)
Jan 19, 2026crafted with bamboo and geopolymer concrete, each living module is crowned by a dual-axis concave parabolic mirror that tracks the sun in real time.
Nov 21, 2025designed by ODA architects, the structure covers 47 square meters of usable space, with each printing phase lasting less than 28 hours.
architecture in bahrain (11)
Nov 19, 2025the multidisciplinary practice combines digital tools and sensory research in contemporary design.
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May 07, 2025the buildings add 45,000 square meters of space across four urban voids, reclaiming leftover land and offering it back to the city.
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