Foster + Partners is taking part in Expo 2020 Dubai with a stunning new pavilion named Alif. The aircraft-inspired building incorporates sustainability features and boasts what's described as the world's largest passenger elevator. Source of Article
Following its unveiling of the 2021 Stirling Prize, the RIBA has revealed the winner of the 2021 Stephen Lawrence Prize. Tonkin Liu won for its fantastic work transforming a dilapidated water tower into a one-of-a-kind family home. Source of Article
Mixing vintage flavors with the creature comforts of a modern-day camper, Ohio-based RV outfitter Ultimate Toys has introduced a retro-styled teardrop trailer with an impressive degree of luxury inside. Source of Article
Using a stand-up paddleboard is definitely a great form of exercise, although the ways in which a typical board can be paddled are somewhat limited. The Supski is different, in that it offers multiple paddling styles to work multiple muscle groups. Source of Article
Dubai's Expo 2020 recently began and Carlo Ratti Associatti and Italo Rota have created a pavilion for Italy. Aiming to produce a sustainable build that wouldn't end up in landfill, it's made from recycled bottles, orange peel and three boat hulls. Source of Article
When ingested, nutrient-rich spirulina blue-green algae is claimed to offer antioxidant, immune-boosting and cholesterol-lowering effects. And while it's typically consumed in powdered form, the Bloom system lets you grow the stuff in your kitchen. Source of Article
The construction industry is a big producer of CO2, and ETH Zurich has been working on new techniques that help clean up the industry's act. The result is the HiLo, which was built using minimal concrete and has impressive sustainability features. Source of Article
Dutch designer Arnaud Desseyn has graced our pages with a couple of interesting portable stove designs before. The FireTower is his latest creation, featuring a neat rocket stove design that folds flat and slides into a book-sized bag for easy carry. Source of Article
Straight out of the smart, sustainable suburbs of an extraterrestrial future, the Nestron Cube Two X is a step toward the next generation of modular living. It has extra space and big views (of Earth, Mars or elsewhere) out large windows and skylights. Source of Article
Following a successful pilot study encompassing nearly one million children the World Health Organization is now recommending widespread use of the world's first malaria vaccine across all sub-Saharan Africa. Source of Article
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