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- HIVE Project proposes biophilic, self-sufficient homes of the future Sat, 22 Aug 20, 1:30amAs part of RIBA’s The Home of 2030 design competition, Gianluca Santosuosso Design has created The HIVE Project, a honeycomb-inspired modular solution for lower carbon and low-energy housing...
- Honeycomb shading keeps Bro Ole Scheerens skyscrapers naturally cool in Singapore Fri, 9 Mar 18, 8:43pmBüro Ole Scheeren recently completed DUO, a pair of sculptural glass towers in Singapore’s Kampong Glam neighborhood. The striking mixed-use development is partly wrapped in a honeycomb facade designed to promote solar...
- Zaha Hadid Architects futuristic KAPSARC named Saudi Arabias smartest building Thu, 26 Oct 17, 8:36pmDespite its name, the King Abdullah Petroleum Studies and Research Centre (KAPSARC) is big on renewable energy, as evidenced by its LEED Platinum certification—the first of Zaha Hadid Architects’ projects to receive the...
- Brilliant zero-energy air conditioner in India is beautiful and functional Thu, 14 Sep 17, 6:30pmNew Delhi-based Ant Studio made a zero-electricity air conditioner to combat the brutally hot summers in India’s capital. Built for a DEKI Electronics factory, this low-tech, energy efficient, and artistic solution to the...
- The Biomimicry Manual: What can the honeybee teach a designer? Thu, 16 Mar 17, 3:47pmWhat exactly is biomimicry? I think of it as a way of unlocking a whole world of super-powers for humanity. It is literally the next stage of human evolution. Leonardo DaVinci himself said, "Those who are inspired by a model...
- Zaha Hadid’s first project in Mexico is a honeycomb housing complex Wed, 20 May 15, 7:56amZaha Hadid Architects have unveiled their honeycomb-like design for a residential development in Monterrey, Mexico - their first project in this Central American country...
- Zaha Hadid Architects unveil a honeycomb-like design for their first project in Mexico Tue, 19 May 15, 11:25pmZaha Hadid Architects have unveiled their honeycomb-like design for a residential development in Monterrey, Mexico - their first project in this Central American country...
- This honeycomb-like residential structure sits atop an existing car park in London Wed, 25 Feb 15, 5:02pmLondon-based Architects of Invention designed a proposal for a residential block which would be built atop an existing car park located in the vicinity of the historic Staines Bridge in the British capital...
- This might be the best folding furniture idea ever! Thu, 12 Feb 15, 1:40pmThe vast majority of folding furniture isn't exactly known for being elegant, or even that easy to store when it's not in use. But Bookniture's innovative pieces provide a novel solution for those in small apartments: their...
- Bookniture’s sleek tomes fold out into sturdy, versatile furniture Wed, 11 Feb 15, 4:59amThe vast majority of folding furniture isn't exactly known for being elegant, or even that easy to store when it's not in use. But Bookniture's innovative pieces provide a novel solution for those in small apartments: their...
- WineHive: Modular 100% Recycled Aluminum Honeycomb Rack “Grows” with Your Wine Collection Fri, 3 Oct 14, 12:30amIf you're a wine lover tight on living space, you'll love the space-efficient Winehive, a modular wine rack inspired by the honeycomb structure. Made from 100% recycled aluminum, the WineHive uses a patented interlocking...
- The Biomimicry Manual: What can the Honeybee Teach Designers About Insulation, Elasticity and Flight? Thu, 12 Sep 13, 4:30amWhat exactly is biomimicry? I think of it as a way of unlocking a whole world of super-powers for humanity. It is literally the next stage of human evolution. Leonardo DaVinci himself said, "Those who are inspired by a model...
- Honeycomb Vase Designer Claims Dewar’s Whiskey Campaign Exploits His Work Fri, 26 Jul 13, 4:00amSlovakian designer Tomáš Libertíny claims that a creative agency from New York is exploiting two of his trademark projects -- 2007 Honeycomb Vase which is part of the MOMA collection, and The Unbearable Lightness from...
- Student Invents Doorless Refrigerator That Saves Energy and Reduces Food Spoilage Tue, 2 Oct 12, 2:45amBen de la Roche, an industrial design student at Massey University in New Zealand, has designed a doorless refrigeration wall, called Impress, that prevents food waste and saves energy...
- Golden Honey Scape Pavilion Mimics a Giant Honeycomb in Portugal Wed, 4 Jul 12, 12:00amRead the rest of Golden Honey Scape Pavilion Mimics a Giant Honeycomb in Portugal Permalink | Add to del.icio.us | digg Post tags: Architecture, biotech art, digital fabrication, eco design, Gonçalo Castro Henriques,...