Handcrafted minimalist studio inspired by Japanese & shaker design by Kirsten Dirksen on August 6, 2023 When Sebastian and Celine Parker bought their San Francisco home, they needed to turn the space above the garage into …
How wild cabbage bred several varieties with anticancer properties by Nicolás Boullosa on August 4, 2023 Every so often, a new treatment or trial drug shows overwhelming promises that, unfortunately, fail to materialize right away. The …
Tranquil backyard homestudio is natural materials masterclass by Kirsten Dirksen on July 31, 2023 Inspired by how birds build their nests, young architects Jack Becker and Andrew Linn wove the partition walls of their …
Ultraprocessed people: a calory-high, nutrient-poor reality by Nicolás Boullosa on July 27, 2023 Humans have been processing food in several ways since the beginning. Related species of hominins cooked and processed their food, …
Homeless shepherd starts world’s smallest farm. All fits in DIY wagon by Kirsten Dirksen on July 23, 2023 Aaron Fletcher has been a nomadic shepherd for about a decade, but more recently he has settled down as a …
Geothermal energy: suddenly viable anywhere via drilling? by Nicolás Boullosa on July 20, 2023 When we think about the impact of fossil fuel energy and the short-term alternatives at scale to liberate today’s energy …
He quit all to build off-grid village, mountain-long Earthship by Kirsten Dirksen on July 16, 2023 15 years ago, Dan Schultz sold his 2600-square-foot home in Flint, Michigan and bought 160 acres of raw land near …
Geodesic domes: the (failed?) dream of living light on the land by Nicolás Boullosa on July 14, 2023 Post-pandemic tourism rushes ahead, causing discomfort in and around touristic attractions amid the summer heat. Elisabetta Povoledo covers for the …
Seattle pie-shaped home feels surprisingly big inside: see why by Kirsten Dirksen on July 9, 2023 About 100 years ago, the story goes, back when women couldn’t get their own loans in the US, a divorcée …
Full city of airtight wood buildings planned near Stockholm by Nicolás Boullosa on July 9, 2023 Modern timber buildings can be cheap, green, and fireproof. It wasn’t the case in Medieval times when density, open fireplaces, …
