
Innovative Device Creates Water From Air
A new device, Kara Pure 2, extracts up to 10 liters of mineralized, alkaline drinking water from the air daily, reducing plastic waste and improving indoor air quality.

Marcus Thorne is a technology and design journalist specializing in the impact of advanced computational tools on architectural practice. He covers innovations in AI, CAD, and digital fabrication, analyzing their influence on design methodology, project execution, and industry standards.
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A new device, Kara Pure 2, extracts up to 10 liters of mineralized, alkaline drinking water from the air daily, reducing plastic waste and improving indoor air quality.

Designer Michael Jantzen has unveiled a conceptual house with five rotating segments that physically adapt to sun, wind, and rain for sustainable living.

A new studio block with bright green stairwells has opened at VTI Oostende in Belgium, providing adaptable workshop and teaching spaces. The design emphasizes essential structures and external circula

Limousine, a new Montreal restaurant designed by Ivy Studio, brings vintage limousine glamour to Saint-Lambert with red velvet, dark wood, and green marble, catering to a younger demographic.

Construction has started on the 30-hectare Innovation Park Artificial Intelligence (IPAI) Campus in Heilbronn, Germany. Designed by MVRDV, this hub will host over 5,000 AI professionals, focusing on h

The Danjiang Bridge in Taiwan, designed by Zaha Hadid Architects, is set to open on May 12, 2026. It will be the world's longest single-mast, asymmetric cable-stayed bridge, significantly easing traff

AI is changing product design, but human insight, physical prototyping, and security remain key in hardware. Experts say AI speeds tasks but doesn't replace core creative work, with its true power in

Architect Jean Nouvel has transformed a historic Paris department store into the new Fondation Cartier, a museum featuring five giant, movable floors.

Designers Mingyu Seo and Eojin Jeon unveil the Himalaya Pelvis Chair, a furniture piece directly inspired by the human pelvic bone, offering unique ergonomic support and aesthetics.

Google has released updated guidelines for optimizing content for Google Discover, emphasizing unique, factual, and mobile-friendly articles with clear language and structured formats.

The Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs rugby club is facing significant fan criticism over its new logo, which many have labeled as generic and AI-generated.

Google has released new guidelines for optimizing content for Google Discover, focusing on mobile-first design, clear language, factual reporting, and high-quality visuals to enhance user experience.

Google has updated its Discover optimization guidelines, emphasizing high-quality content, mobile experience, and E-E-A-T principles for publishers to boost visibility.

Foster + Partners will restore Oxford's historic Eagle and Child pub, famous for its literary connections. The project combines preservation with new workspaces and a cafe.

Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG) has unveiled "The Sail," a new congress center in Rouen, France, featuring a timber roof and aiming for Passivhaus certification.

Buffalo Bills Head Coach Sean McDermott stated there are no 'moral victories' after the team's 4-2 loss to the Falcons, emphasizing the need for significant improvements on both offense and defense du

Max Cavalera channeled grief and anger over his stepson's death and Sepultura departure into Soulfly's anthem "Bleed," a defining nu metal track.

Architect Xu Tiantian, founder of DnA_Design and Architecture, has been awarded the 2026 Le Prix Charlotte Perriand for her innovative work in rural revitalization and cultural preservation. Her "Arch

A new architectural installation in Chifeng, China, reimagines the traditional Mongolian ger, blending nomadic culture with modern design. Completed in 2024 by Ger Atelier, the project creates a dialo

Christchurch's new Court Theatre, a 3,700 m² facility, is set to open in 2025. The project emphasizes sustainable design and is a partnership between the city council and The Court Theatre.