Co.DesignAs temperatures skyrocket, Barcelona has devised a simple (and replicable) way to keep people coolBarcelona set up 163 climate shelters to help residents stay cool in the scorching summer months.
Co.DesignInside the gargantuan engineering feat of London’s $25 billion Elizabeth LineA subway is nothing without its tunnels: A whopping 9 million tons of soil was excavated to build the Elizabeth Line, and 99% of that was reused.
Co.DesignSee the retro icons that let you turn your computer into a 1984 Mac screenIf you’re feeling nostalgic for 1980s Apple, British designer Ben Vessey has just the thing for you.
Co.DesignCOVID-19 relaxed red tape in cities. Then the bureaucracy returnedThe fight over a parking lot in Cambridge, Massachusetts, is a microcosm of a bigger problem that’s playing out across the country: Cities are designed for cars, not people, and not even a global pandemic has changed that.
Co.DesignThis Japanese designer turned discarded fishing containers into groovy furnitureJapan’s declining fishing industry has left behind a constellation of discarded fishing containers. Now some of them have been reborn as chairs.
Co.DesignFloating solar farms could be worth $10 billion by 2030, but they have a dirty secretA new farm in Portugal has a clever idea.
Co.DesignAfter smart homes and smart rings, meet Can Go, the world’s smartest caneDeveloped with usability expert Don Norman, Can Go is designed to strip away the stigma of mobility aids.
Co.DesignSee Lego’s stunning new set, which turns Van Gogh’s ‘Starry Night’ into 3D artIt’s ‘Starry Night,’ but in 2,316 pieces.
Co.DesignLavaforming: One architect’s wild idea to construct buildings from molten lava3D-printed bricks made of magma? It’s not as far-fetched as you think.
Co.DesignThese designers turned old puffer jackets into comfy chairsIt probably feels like sitting on a cloud.
Co.DesignMillions of plastic COVID-19 tests end up in landfills. This biodegradable test could be a game-changerNo more plastic waste. No more nose swabs.
Co.DesignI haven’t bought a single piece of furniture this year. Here’s howMy building’s bulletin board has become a go-to place for sustainably sourced secondhand furniture: zero shipping costs, no carbon emissions involved.
Co.DesignA portable wind turbine that fits in your backpack? Yes pleaseHumans have been harnessing the wind for centuries, but Shine is a radical departure from large-scale projects like windmills or wind farms.
Co.DesignThis portable device can turn saltwater into drinking water at the touch of a buttonMIT researchers developed the suitcase-size device for regular people, so it can be used in remote islands and refugee camps.
Co.DesignFurious about the fall of Roe v. Wade? Here’s how to design a protest sign that goes viralDozens of protests have erupted around the U.S. since the bombshell leak signaling the end of Roe v. Wade. If you’re thinking of joining the crowd, here’s what you can do to make your poster stand out.
Co.DesignWhy this chicken coop was built on wheelsThe first robo coop-raised chickens are about to land on your supermarket shelves this summer.
Co.DesignIkea unveils a new Swedish meatball—for insects onlySwedish Seedballs are made of soil, clay, and wildflower seeds—and can help you grow native plants in your backyard.
Co.DesignThis bird-shaped monitor drops dead when your indoor air is badCanairi uses a simple mechanism to alert you when the CO2 levels get too high indoors.
Co.DesignA bold new design journal is upending the status quo: ‘Design should feel more like jazz’The biannual publication has been pushing for a more equitable understanding of design for two years.
Co.DesignJony Ive’s design lab announces the first 4 winners of its ambitious climate challengeA high-tech harness that can capture cows’ methane and the first 100% recyclable outdoor clothing are among the winners of the inaugural Terra Carta Design Lab award.
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Co.DesignAs temperatures skyrocket, Barcelona has devised a simple (and replicable) way to keep people cool