Small Steps: One Man’s Down-To-Earth Lunar Lander Home
The Lunar Lander Home, inspired by the LM that took NASA's Apollo astronauts to the Moon, is a visionary boat designer's Space Age living space. Most people like homes with lots of ...
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Traffic-Proof Transit: Real Car-Straddling Bus Rolls Out in China
Initial plans to develop a lane-spanning bus in China were met with great enthusiasm but some skepticism, the latter of which is now being addressed via a real-life, full-sized ...
Expanding the ISS: Inflatable Space Hotel Room Sent into Orbit
A new space hotel room will be the first addition to the International Space Station in years, part of a test to see whether inflatable rooms can serve as more compact and space architecture on ...
Eff You: Sleek & Superior Bicycle Defies Global Racing Rules
This stunning concept bike breaks from conventions set by international racing authorities to bring riders a vastly improved cycling experience, from enhanced aerodynamics and speed assists ...
Future of Wayfinding: Augmented Reality for Urban Bicyclists
Using augmented reality highlights, hints and cues to guide bikers through complex city paths and streets, this conceptual system addresses issues of wayfinding and safety, speculatively asking: ...
IKEA 2025: Futuristic Modular Kitchen Caters to Food Drones
Reflecting a world of increasing everyday automation but decreasing natural resources, these kitchen concepts include flexible storage for on-demand food and high-tech responsive surfaces as ...
World’s First Public Streetlight Network Powered by Sun & Wind
Unveiled in Spain and planned for the streets of several towns and cities in 2015 and beyond, these grid-free street lighting units are completely energy-autonomous, powered by solar and wind ...
Under Construction: World’s First Concrete-Printing Robot
An interdisciplinary team of architects and material specialists is developing a commercially-viable 3D-printing machine capable of creating complex objects using one of the planet's most ...
H2O to Go: Bike Bottle Makes Water from Thin Air as You Cycle
Using air flow and solar energy, this ingenious device creates up to 16 ounces (a half-liter) per hour of drinkable water via condensation as you ride, quenching your thirst just when and where ...
Unstealable Bike: Theft-Proof Bicycle Frame Doubles as Lock
If you are sick of worrying about your bike being stolen or taking a lock with you wherever you go, this design will solve both of those every problems faced by bicyclists around the ...
