sustainable design

Adding new meaning to the term "fusion cuisine," robot science and gastronomy united to create an elaborate cake that features edible components and the world's first edible rechargeable battery. (Well, it's rechargeable until you eat it.)

Saudi Arabia has revealed the latest part of its Red Sea giga-project, which is helping transform the oil-rich desert kingdom into a tourist paradise. Named Laheq, it will be centered around an artificial ring on a luxurious island.

This new timber residential tower, named 230 Royal York, is due to begin construction soon. Thanks to its innovative prefabricated wooden design, the building is expected to rise in a mere 90 days.

What looks at a glance like a hilly section of landscape is actually a new greenery covered natural history museum by BIG. The energy efficient building is being built from wood and will allow visitors to walk all over its raised form.

A clever team out to "turn unconventional ideas into practical and unique products" has crafted a lightweight, slimline notebook that lets you write, erase and write again, bridging the gap between traditional paper pads and digital note-taking apps.

MVRDV has completed work on an unusual new building that takes the form of a stack of boxes. Named Portlantis, the energy positive project hosts exhibition spaces and will be dismantled and recycled when its useful life comes to an end.

Wittman Estes has unveiled the Whidbey Puzzle Prefab; an innovative take on sustainable modular housing. This 600-sq-ft prototype demonstrates how prefab homes can not only minimize environmental impact but also provide flexible living experiences.

Part of the Ningde "Zero Carbon Island" initiative, this events center is an innovative creation that redefines public spaces. This underground structure transforms a simple viewing platform into a space that deeply connects with nature.

Plans have been revealed for an ambitious new stadium for soccer team Manchester United that's designed by Foster + Partners. The stadium will be topped by a large covering likened to an umbrella that will improve energy efficiency.

Timber construction is booming in the USA and the latest major project to showcase this trend comes from Diller Scofidio + Renfro. The prestigious firm has designed a new wooden college tower that will rise to a height of 186 ft.

With a market flooded with options, it can be daunting finding an electric bike that meets modest demands – like commuting to work and exploring on weekends – that also comes with a modest price tag. This superb number ticks both boxes, and then some.

Located on the Red Sea, the Port of Neom has transformed since launching in August 2022. Part of Saudi Arabia’s NEOM project, it sits within Oxagon, a sustainable, high-tech industrial port city designed for innovation and global trade.