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#architecture
Design
fromArchDaily
1 day ago

Mapping the Technosphere: Architecture as an Interface Between Systems and Territories

Architecture must be viewed as interconnected with technical networks that support modern life, requiring new approaches and understandings.
UX design
fromdesignboom | architecture & design magazine
9 hours ago

how wutopia lab's 'magical realism' turns everyday spaces into ethereal interior atmospheres

Wutopia Lab creates immersive architectural experiences that transform ordinary spaces into imaginative environments, enhancing perception through design elements like light and geometry.
Design
fromArchDaily
7 hours ago

What Lies Beneath: 10 Projects Reshaping the Ground Level

Architecture's pursuit of lightness often leads to fragmented public spaces rather than continuous, accessible ground areas.
Design
fromArchDaily
1 day ago

Mapping the Technosphere: Architecture as an Interface Between Systems and Territories

Architecture must be viewed as interconnected with technical networks that support modern life, requiring new approaches and understandings.
UX design
fromdesignboom | architecture & design magazine
9 hours ago

how wutopia lab's 'magical realism' turns everyday spaces into ethereal interior atmospheres

Wutopia Lab creates immersive architectural experiences that transform ordinary spaces into imaginative environments, enhancing perception through design elements like light and geometry.
Design
fromArchDaily
7 hours ago

What Lies Beneath: 10 Projects Reshaping the Ground Level

Architecture's pursuit of lightness often leads to fragmented public spaces rather than continuous, accessible ground areas.
Bootstrapping
fromEntrepreneur
1 day ago

Watch Out for the 'Off-Grid' Problem Hiding in Your Business Model

Growth advantages can turn into liabilities when customer retention declines, increasing the burden of fixed costs on remaining users.
#electric-vehicles
frominsideevs.com
14 hours ago
Alternative transportation

Ionna's High-Powered EV Charging Stations Are Coming To Hundreds Of These Gas Stations Soon

Ionna will install high-powered charging stations at Circle K locations and take over its existing charging network across the U.S.
Alternative transportation
frominsideevs.com
14 hours ago

Ionna's High-Powered EV Charging Stations Are Coming To Hundreds Of These Gas Stations Soon

Ionna will install high-powered charging stations at Circle K locations and take over its existing charging network across the U.S.
Science
fromwww.nature.com
1 day ago

Autonomous closed-loop framework for reproducible perovskite solar cells

An autonomous closed-loop framework integrates machine learning and automated manufacturing to enhance perovskite solar cell efficiency and discovery.
#data-centers
Environment
fromFortune
2 weeks ago

Data centers aren't breaking the grid. A broken grid is | Fortune

A new Senate bill misidentifies data centers as the problem, while the real issue lies in an outdated and underbuilt electrical grid.
Environment
fromZDNET
1 day ago

How I squeeze more power from my portable solar panels: 11 ways to get up to 30% more

Positioning and maintaining solar panels is essential for optimal performance and energy efficiency.
#smart-home
fromZDNET
20 hours ago
Public health

How my smart home became my best defense against brutal spring allergies - and pollen

fromZDNET
20 hours ago
Public health

How my smart home became my best defense against brutal spring allergies - and pollen

UK politics
fromComputerWeekly.com
1 day ago

Flood warning: How citizens' AI agents will swamp public services | Computer Weekly

AI has the potential to transform public services by reducing user friction and improving access for citizens.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
19 hours ago

Bloom Energy Rockets 23% as Fuel Cell Tech Becomes the AI Data Center Power Play of 2026

Bloom Energy's stock surged 23% due to strong demand for its fuel cell technology among AI hyperscalers and cloud providers.
#autonomous-vehicles
London startup
fromComputerWeekly.com
19 hours ago

UK government accelerates autonomous vehicle development funding | Computer Weekly

Eight studies on autonomous vehicles in the UK received funding to accelerate connected and automated mobility services.
London startup
fromComputerWeekly.com
19 hours ago

UK government accelerates autonomous vehicle development funding | Computer Weekly

Eight studies on autonomous vehicles in the UK received funding to accelerate connected and automated mobility services.
Europe news
fromwww.dw.com
1 day ago

The world ditched wasteful toilets, the US stayed behind

Toilet flushing methods in the US and Europe differ significantly, impacting water conservation efforts amid increasing water scarcity concerns.
Artificial intelligence
fromComputerWeekly.com
2 days ago

If we can't kick the habit, how do we manage AI's energy needs? | Computer Weekly

AI's energy consumption is rapidly increasing, impacting electricity prices and prompting community pushback against datacentre developments.
#tesla
fromEngadget
3 days ago
Cars

The first European country to get Tesla's Full Self-Driving Supervised will be the Netherlands

Cars
fromEngadget
3 days ago

The first European country to get Tesla's Full Self-Driving Supervised will be the Netherlands

Tesla's Full Self-Driving (Supervised) system has received approval in the Netherlands, marking its European debut.
New York City
fromInsideHook
2 days ago

Can Self-Driving Cars Help Fix the Nation's Potholes?

Pothole repairs are gaining attention, with NYC filling 100,000 potholes and Waymo partnering with Waze to identify potholes using autonomous vehicles.
Silicon Valley
fromFuturism
2 days ago

Elon Musk Says He Could Definitely Build a Public Transit System Better Than Anything In China If He Tried

Elon Musk claims the Boring Company could build a Hyperloop tunnel from SF to LA for less than 5% of California's high-speed rail cost.
Bicycling
fromWIRED
2 days ago

A Lot of Shops Won't Fix Electric Bikes. Here's Why

Many bike shops refuse to repair electric bikes without proper certification due to safety and liability concerns.
#sustainable-technology
fromEarth911
1 week ago
Digital life

Guest Idea: Why Sustainable Home Tech Choices Also Need Cybersecurity Awareness

Sustainable technology adoption is rising, but security risks of connected devices are often overlooked, impacting both environmental and digital safety.
fromDesign Milk
1 month ago
Miscellaneous

This Compact Space Heater Pays its Users

Heatbit redirects heat from bitcoin mining into home heating while paying users and purifying air, addressing technology's hidden environmental impact.
Digital life
fromEarth911
1 week ago

Guest Idea: Why Sustainable Home Tech Choices Also Need Cybersecurity Awareness

Sustainable technology adoption is rising, but security risks of connected devices are often overlooked, impacting both environmental and digital safety.
Remote teams
fromForbes
5 days ago

The Shift From Place To Performance In Workplace Design

The future of work focuses on workplace performance metrics rather than just location, emphasizing adaptability and efficiency.
Graphic design
fromDesign Milk
4 days ago

Hikarigami Lighting Forges New Finishing Techniques

Hikarigami merges handcraft and robotics to create unique light fixtures from aluminum sheets through innovative design processes.
#tiny-homes
Renovation
fromwww.businessinsider.com
3 days ago

A Gen X dad built a DIY tiny home. He hopes it will earn $15,000 a year on Airbnb.

Jim McElwain built a fully furnished tiny home over ten years, planning to list it on Airbnb for $250 a night.
Renovation
fromwww.businessinsider.com
3 days ago

A Gen X dad built a DIY tiny home. He hopes it will earn $15,000 a year on Airbnb.

Jim McElwain built a fully furnished tiny home over ten years, planning to list it on Airbnb for $250 a night.
Agriculture
fromWIRED
5 days ago

Irrigreen's New Smart Irrigation System Promises Smart Watering Without the Hassle-Almost

Irrigreen's upgraded water printing system requires a complete irrigation infrastructure overhaul but offers advanced technology and new features.
fromwww.cbc.ca
6 days ago

Toronto's streetlights to be converted to LED lighting by 2035, officials say | CBC News

We will convert every street light to modern LED light in the next 10 years, more than doubling our current pace. To keep the system going, we will also replace aging infrastructure below ground.
Canada news
Gadgets
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 day ago

Understanding the impact of smart technology on household energy consumption - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Smart home technology requires user action and guidance to effectively reduce energy bills, rather than relying solely on devices for savings.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

UK households to be urged to use more power this summer as renewables soar

Households are encouraged to increase energy consumption during surplus renewable energy periods to balance the grid and reduce energy bills.
#datacentres
London startup
fromComputerWeekly.com
1 day ago

Datacentre developers tout benefits to local communities, but do they deliver? | Computer Weekly

Datacentre developments are causing challenges for local businesses, raising concerns about energy consumption and community impact despite potential local benefits.
Environment
fromComputerWeekly.com
3 weeks ago

Why IT leaders need to consider AI's energy footprint | Computer Weekly

Datacentres are projected to consume 1,200TWh of energy by 2030, with AI-optimised servers significantly increasing power demands.
London startup
fromComputerWeekly.com
1 day ago

Datacentre developers tout benefits to local communities, but do they deliver? | Computer Weekly

Datacentre developments are causing challenges for local businesses, raising concerns about energy consumption and community impact despite potential local benefits.
Environment
fromComputerWeekly.com
3 weeks ago

Why IT leaders need to consider AI's energy footprint | Computer Weekly

Datacentres are projected to consume 1,200TWh of energy by 2030, with AI-optimised servers significantly increasing power demands.
Science
fromTravel + Leisure
1 day ago

Astronomers Warn That Satellites May Soon Outnumber Stars in the Night Sky-Here's Why

Light pollution and satellite proliferation threaten stargazing and astronomy, potentially outnumbering visible stars with artificial satellites.
Software development
fromMedium
2 days ago

GAIA by AMD - Running Intelligent Systems Fully on Your Own Machine

GAIA is an open-source framework enabling local execution of intelligent agents, eliminating external dependencies and enhancing data control.
Cars
frominsideevs.com
5 days ago

Hyundai's Ioniq Brand For China Debuts With Two Daring Concepts

Hyundai will launch unique Ioniq EV models in China, featuring planet names and distinct designs, separate from existing global models.
#energy-efficiency
Everyday cooking
fromEarth911
6 days ago

Efficient Dishwashers for Tiny Kitchens

Modern ENERGY STAR certified compact dishwashers use significantly less water and energy compared to hand-washing dishes.
Remodel
fromEarth911
1 month ago

Guest Idea: Map Appliance Power to Identify and Tame Your Home's Top Electricity Consumers

Appliance power mapping identifies individual device energy consumption, revealing phantom loads and inefficiencies that waste up to $183 annually per household through targeted, low-cost solutions.
Everyday cooking
fromEarth911
6 days ago

Efficient Dishwashers for Tiny Kitchens

Modern ENERGY STAR certified compact dishwashers use significantly less water and energy compared to hand-washing dishes.
Remodel
fromEarth911
1 month ago

Guest Idea: Map Appliance Power to Identify and Tame Your Home's Top Electricity Consumers

Appliance power mapping identifies individual device energy consumption, revealing phantom loads and inefficiencies that waste up to $183 annually per household through targeted, low-cost solutions.
Design
fromArchDaily
1 day ago

Architecture of Water: Disappearing Fixtures in Contemporary Wellness

Advanced bathroom design emphasizes minimalism by making fixtures less visible, allowing water and light to shape the experience.
Environment
fromAxios
1 day ago

AI's power demands give carbon capture a new push

Big tech companies are leading the development of carbon capture technology to address rising electricity demand from AI and data centers.
Science
fromFuturism
2 days ago

Scientists Set New Record for Solar Cell Efficiency

A new method could exceed the Shockley-Queisser limit, achieving 130% energy conversion efficiency from solar energy using a combination of tetracene and molybdenum.
Remodel
fromZDNET
2 weeks ago

I didn't have to drill these renter-friendly smart lights into my wall - and I love them for it

Poplight wall lights offer stylish, renter-friendly lighting solutions without damaging walls, featuring a variety of colors and easy assembly.
fromMitchell Hashimoto
1 week ago
Software development

The Building Block Economy

Building blocks for software development prioritize quantity over quality, enabling massive adoption and growth in user engagement.
Design
fromDesign Milk
18 hours ago

Marc Thorpe's Forest Edge House Blends Beauty + Self Sufficiency

Forest Edge House exemplifies sustainable architecture, emphasizing energy independence and a design philosophy that integrates environmental forces into its structure.
Renovation
fromIrish Independent
1 day ago

Self-build story: 'It awakened something in me; I probably did it in a past life. But I've finally found a really creative career that I love'

A West Cork bungalow combines Irish and French design elements, focusing on light and texture to create a Mediterranean-inspired family home.
Environment
fromComputerWeekly.com
2 days ago

Pure/AVK self-powered Dublin datacentre dodges grid constraints | Computer Weekly

Europe's first microgrid-powered datacentre project faced significant challenges but is nearing completion after seven years of development.
Gadgets
fromThe Verge
1 day ago

SwitchBot's button-pressing robot is now available with a rechargeable battery

SwitchBot introduces a rechargeable version of its button-pressing robot, maintaining functionality but offering a more sustainable battery option.
European startups
fromFast Company
3 weeks ago

Fast, modular, and solar-powered: a better way to build data centers

A modular data center powered by solar panels and repurposed EV batteries operates 99.2% of the time, showcasing a sustainable alternative to traditional data centers.
Alternative transportation
fromWIRED
4 days ago

I Put My Dog, Friends, and Family Inside Bike Boxes and Rear Racks to Test All the Best Electric Cargo Bikes

Electric cargo bikes offer a practical, fun, and eco-friendly alternative to cars for transporting kids and running errands.
fromThe Verge
4 days ago

Is the 'Holy Grail of batteries' finally ready to bless us with its presence?

"I can't say they didn't do it, all I can say is they haven't demonstrated that they have."
Science
Environment
fromFast Company
5 days ago

The solution to America's energy crisis starts with homes

Home solar and storage systems provide energy independence during severe storms, highlighting the need for a shift in America's energy infrastructure approach.
Gadgets
fromZDNET
4 days ago

I used this EcoFlow battery to run my 3,000-sq-ft home in a blackout - here's how it kept my AC on

EcoFlow's SHP 3 system significantly enhances home backup power management and capacity compared to previous models.
#solar-power
Renovation
fromDesign Milk
1 day ago

Circularity Cements Memory in Cast Concrete

True ingenuity in architecture lies in negotiation with the past rather than erasure, as demonstrated by the Trace project in London.
Design
fromwww.archdaily.com
3 days ago

Nonhyun 169 / See Architects

The design challenge was to create a prominent commercial presence within strict zoning regulations in Seoul's Gangnam district.
Renovation
fromThe Inspired Room
1 day ago

3 Secrets to Turn a Small Outdoor Space into a Retreat - The Inspired Room

Refreshing outdoor spaces can be achieved with intentional details and multifunctional furniture, even in small areas.
fromWIRED
6 days ago

Ikea's New Smart Home Gear Is Taking Over My House

Ikea's new lineup of smart home gadgets is entirely Matter-compatible, allowing seamless integration with Amazon, Apple, and Google devices, enhancing user experience.
Gadgets
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

AI can't wield a paint brush, but it did help me transform my home

The AI walks me through unlatching the slatted door top, and sliding out the glass. The milk wipes clean in seconds. It feels like a moment of religion conversion.
Renovation
Gadgets
fromSlashGear
2 weeks ago

10 Smart Gadgets To Help Upgrade Your Home Office - SlashGear

Investing in smart gadgets for a home office can enhance productivity and organization for remote workers.
Renovation
fromArchDaily
1 week ago

Designed Comfort, Purchased Comfort: Passive Design and Air Conditioning in Hong Kong

Widespread reliance on air conditioning has significantly altered architectural design incentives, particularly in Hong Kong.
fromReadWrite
3 weeks ago

From Reactive Repairs to Smarter Home Protection: How Technology Is Changing Roof Care

In the past, roof inspections mostly focused on what could be seen from the outside. Contractors looked for broken shingles, worn flashing, or areas where water might enter the roof. The problem is that roof damage does not always show clear signs right away. Water can move through roofing layers before it becomes visible inside the home.
Renovation
fromArchDaily
1 month ago

How Architecture Is Learning to Generate Its Own Energy

Photovoltaic (PV) solar energy represents a modular technology that can be manufactured in large-scale facilities, generating economies of scale, while also being adaptable to small-scale applications. From residential rooftop systems to large-scale power generation installations, photovoltaic solar energy has established itself as a cost-effective option for electricity production in many countries around the world.
Environment
fromAeon
2 months ago

In solarpunk cities of the future, tech follows nature's lead | Aeon Essays

In Indra's Net of pearls and jewels, every gem reflects every other, a shimmering image of interdependence. This ancient Vedic metaphor for connection across the cosmos also illuminates what the environmental philosopher Glenn Albrecht first proposed in 2014as 'theSymbiocene': the era after the Anthropocene, in which human technologies take their cues from living systems and work in partnership rather than through dominance.
Philosophy
#building-integrated-photovoltaics
fromThe Atlantic
2 months ago

Smart Homes Are Terrible

All of the appliances and systems are brand-new: the HVAC, the lighting, the entertainment. Touch screens of various shapes and sizes control this, that, and the other. Rows of programmable buttons sit where traditional light switches would normally be. The kitchen even has outlets designed to rise up from the countertop when you need them, and slide away when you don't.
Gadgets
fromArchDaily
2 months ago

When Light Meets Energy in Glass Ceilings

From the large industrial roofs and galleries of the 19th century to the contemporary atriums of museums and public buildings, glass has been a recurring material in shaping large and monumental interior spaces. More than a technological or engineering solution, these horizontal glazed planes introduce a distinct luminous quality: light that comes from above. Unlike lateral daylight entering through façades, zenithal light is more evenly distributed, reduces harsh shadows, and lends spaces a sense of continuity and openness that is difficult to achieve otherwise.
Design
Gadgets
fromDesign Milk
2 months ago

Grow Lamps No Longer Need to be Unsightly Afterthoughts

Aura Ambient Grow Light combines ambient warm lighting with full-spectrum plant-growth technology in a Scandinavian-inspired table lamp for modern interiors.
fromZDNET
2 months ago

These unassuming devices promised to lower my electricity bills - only this one was legit

They do nothing to save you power Scam "power saving" devices are rampant online. These devices plug into an outlet and promise to "improve the use of energy," "extend the life of electrical equipment," and even "avoid illegal electrical waste." Sounds great, right? Also: This USB power meter I tested is shockingly accurate - especially for how cheap it is Well, despite the bold claims and the sticker on the front of the unit, they are too good to be true.
Gadgets
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