An important copy of one of the most significant American publications of all-time sold earlier this week when a 20-volume quarto set of The North American Indian by Edward S. Curtis (1868-1952) fetched $895,000 at Santa Fe Art Auction. Source of Article
Ordinarily, if you're building something, you don't want the materials to buckle under pressure. In a new Harvard University-designed system, however, that buckling action allows flat-packed objects to be twisted into useful three-dimensional forms. Source of Article
Rising to a height of 359.8 m, the Hanking Center stands out even in the skyscraper-packed Shenzhen, China, thanks to its extraordinary form. The asymmetrical tower is defined by a detached core that allows for greater flexibility inside. Source of Article
Heatherwick Studio continues its run of greenery filled buildings with Castellana 69, which is conceived as an office with a "green heart" and will boast sustainable design, including solar panels which will produce more electricity than it needs. Source of Article
Although running may seem to be one of those things that we "just do," there are right and wrong ways of going about it seriously. Invented by French physiotherapist Vieilledent Frédéric, the iKinesis system is intended to help runners get it right. Source of Article
Samsung is claiming a few world firsts with its latest robot vacuum cleaner. The Jet Bot AI+ is said to be the first to feature an active stereo-type 3D sensor for object detection, and the first equipped with Intel AI for object recognition. Source of Article
Urban Agency's high-rise boasts an ambitious sustainable design, and is defined by a stepped form inspired by Canada's topography. The greenery covered building will be largely made from wood and is slated to meet the stringent Passivhaus standard. Source of Article
New viewing points are being positioned high on New York's One Vanderbilt supertall, including a pair of transparent boxes that extend outward from the tower and allow visitors to enjoy superb views of the city. If they're brave enough. Source of Article
The photos and spec sheet of the new X1 trailer from Valkari Overland scream "Australia's latest off-road camper trailer!" But this overbuilt brute is more likely to be found roaming the highlands and moors of the British Isles than the Outback. Source of Article
The all-new Tactical Field Office from Helinox supports the new generation of work-from-anywhere nomads. The lightweight, portable wandering office solution packs a mini-desk into a hard-framed carry bag that weighs less than 5 lb (2.3 kg). Source of Article
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