Jan 12, 2026the manufacturer relies on what it describes as a ‘new-cycling’ process, where the mixed plastic waste is fused directly into usable blocks.
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carbon neutrality? (180)
Jan 12, 2026
Dec 07, 2025'what if one of the building industry’s most hazardous materials could become one of its most promising?’
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google (147)
Nov 05, 2025named project suncatcher, the research project is unveiled to meet the demands of AI use on earth.
a successor to the double-sided and twister keyboard, the typing device moves away from pressing keys and instead rotates the dial to choose the keys.
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solar power (411)
Nov 21, 2025designed by ODA architects, the structure covers 47 square meters of usable space, with each printing phase lasting less than 28 hours.
Nov 19, 2025SOLARIS features retractable photovoltaic wings that form the core of the motorcycle's solar-harvesting system.
renovation and restoration architecture and design (1136)
Jan 12, 2026the material palette is intentionally restrained and minimal, preserving the character of the former cold-storage facility.
Jan 10, 2026kengo kuma will sensitively renovate the historic l'aventure michelin museum with its industrial heritage and rhythmic sawtooth roof.
public art (731)
Jan 07, 2026oas/s-ely installation operates as both an architectural object and an interactive platform.
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Dec 23, 2025titled fun palace, the installation combines five looping ball-track systems with five sculptural architectural forms.
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zaha hadid (403)
Dec 16, 2025a continuation of the existing rock formations, the hotel is articulated as a series of stepped horizontal planes, courtyards, and gardens.
Dec 13, 2025zaha hadid architects' malpensa hospital will shape a medical campus surrounded by a landscape of forests in lombardy, italy.
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banksy (59)
Dec 16, 2025the hotel is open for reservations once again, restoring access to what it calls ‘the worst view in the world,’ facing the concrete separation wall.
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Sep 08, 2025the artwork shows a judge in a traditional wig and black robe striking a protester lying on the ground.
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architecture in italy (647)
Jan 06, 2026caffè nazionale is a restoration project by AMAA set beneath a nineteenth-century city hall colonnade in arzignano, italy.
Jan 01, 2026the compact structure offers a brief pause along the path, oscillating between the typologies of chapel, shelter, and shipwreck.
assistive devices (54)
Jan 08, 2026designed to be a companion, the device is meant to live in a home the way a pet does: nearby, responsive, and emotionally present.
Jan 05, 2026both a home and outdoor assistive device, the rolling gadget uses AI and LiDAR to understand its surroundings and sends out light to measure distance.
smart home technology (123)
Jan 05, 2026both a home and outdoor assistive device, the rolling gadget uses AI and LiDAR to understand its surroundings and sends out light to measure distance.
Nov 20, 2025made to complete household tasks, the roving device features a round head, a head with a hat-like top piece, and a torso shaped like a cylinder.
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robots (593)
Jan 12, 2026two twisting timber arches form the primary structural elements of the pavilion.
Jan 08, 2026designed to be a companion, the device is meant to live in a home the way a pet does: nearby, responsive, and emotionally present.
architecture in china (2038)
Jan 10, 2026domed structures and circular planning reference the traditional yurt dwellings.
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Jan 07, 2026oas/s-ely installation operates as both an architectural object and an interactive platform.
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light installation art (198)
Dec 31, 2025thanks to the active creatives making the shift, the future of pyrotechnic shows can light up the environment quietly, cleanly, and still brightly.
Dec 29, 2025guided by curatorial lead mami kataoka, curators sara almutlaq and li zhenhua explore time, memory, speed, and everyday life for noor riyadh 2025.
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interactive installation (515)
Jan 08, 2026carbon rods, 3D printed joints, and kite-canvas discs form its lightweight structure.
Jan 06, 2026light is transmitted, reflected, and diffused through the mesh layers.
venice architecture biennale 2025 (60)
Oct 30, 2025each 3D printed unit is fabricated from sawdust and recycled consumer plastics.
Sep 03, 2025on september 5th, 2025, aquapraça is set to debut in venice, inviting visitors to experience its sloping, water-responsive surfaces firsthand.
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