Tag: Design
Hundreds of ‘tiny homes’ have appeared in LA for homeless people to live in
LA is the latest city to experiment with micro homes, which provide secure accommodation while homeless people find their feet
Innovation Society Wellbeing
How cool is that? New white paint ‘more powerful’ than air conditioning
Scientists have developed a paint that reflects 98 per cent of sunlight. Its energy-saving credentials could help tackle the climate crisis
Energy Environment Innovation Science Sustainable Development
Manchester joins London in launching plans for New York-style High Line
A Victorian viaduct that brought coal into Manchester is to be transformed into an ‘urban oasis’. London has similar ideas
Environment Innovation Society Wellbeing
The micro homes designed to tackle the UK housing crisis
The properties are being proposed for brownfield land in Bristol, but could help other UK cities address the lack of affordable housing
Innovation Lifestyle Society Sustainable Development
Timber’s time: wood is making a comeback in construction, bringing many benefits
It’s versatile, light, carbon-capturing and may even make us feel better when we’re surrounded by it. Is timber the future of construction?
Environment Innovation Sustainable Development Wellbeing
A ‘forest’ has sprung up in an unlikely location in London
The Forest for Change is part of an event designed to highlight solutions to the climate crisis
Arts Environment Sustainable Development
