The Redemption of the Recycled
Making miracles out of milk jugs: Loll Designs There is a regular need for milk—a staple source of calcium—but for milk jugs, not so much. When the contents are exhausted, these plastic containers lie around, stacked together like bulky bricks, often a constant source for comical mishaps. Not everyone can DIY their way into discarding […]
The Upside of Downsizing: Understanding the Tiny House Movement
In 2003, Alchemy Architects built the Arado weeHouse, a 336 sq ft minimalist cabin with rustic panels and floor-to-ceiling windows. Instead of being built on-site, the small architecture was pre-fabricated by Geoffrey C. Warner in-factory before it was transported via truck and assembled on a small slope. It stood prominently on two legs, overlooking the […]
Bamboo – A Decade of Breakthroughs
It’s a renowned landscaping favorite: tall, slender poles shoot up in the sky with a cluster of thin, blade-like leaves that sway in the wind. As an indoor plant, bamboo requires little upkeep, with no to minimal fertilizer and water. In fact, this perennial plant can flourish on its own, independently sowing its culms that […]
Design for the departed: An interview with Parting Stone’s Justin Crowe
For a long time, cremation has been considered as a taboo for the religious, a choice not many would take. In the 1980s, the cremation rate was just below 10%, but over the last few years, the US has seen it slowly taking over traditional burial. According to the Smithsonian Magazine, cremations account for 50.2% […]
On Spotlight: Gus* x LUUM, and Modernizing Memphis
Design has always been a dialogue. One would find it in the maker’s choice of materials, the symmetry of its lines, the beauty of its aesthetics, and the way it functions for its end-users. This may not necessarily be traditional. At some point, a good design is meant to break out from the norm, to […]
S.A.R.E – Self Assembling Robotic Environments
By, Michael Jantzen S.A.R.E is a conceptual design that explores ways in which artificial intelligence and robotics can be used to create new kinds of physical spaces. This particular design consists of one eight by eight by eight-foot box and one eight by eight by twelve-foot tall box. Each of the boxes has been divided […]
Concrete Architecture
Modern architecture is mainly characterized by simple forms, the absence of decoration, and the creation of beautiful shapes by the structural elements themselves. The term implies multiple architectural movements and styles, some of which are related while others are distinct. In the 20th century, architecture advanced with the use of new materials (steel, reinforced concrete, […]
Fit to eat: the case of edible foodware
Single-use plastic cutlery has changed the way consumers eat outside their homes. Convenient, yes. But for the better of the environment? No. Plastic Pollution Coalition reports that America alone uses 100 million pieces of these plastic utensils per year—a large percentage that contributes to about 270,000 tons of plastic waste produced globally. Six million tons […]
Eyes on Mars: Humanity’s Venture in Conquering Space
Apollo 11’s Buzz Aldrin has already said it: humans should be on Mars. It could be a stone shot in empty space—a far-flung daydream. Or it could be a vision of the future, one that will give earth-dwellers an alternative before the planet succumbs to a crippling disease brought about by climate change. What was […]
The World’s First 3D-Printed Village by Yves Béhar
Re-posted from Dwell, by Lucy Wang, May 9, 2019 The World’s first 3D-Printed village coming to Latin America in the summer of 2019 is a project by Yves Béhar. The walls of each home can be printed in just 24 hours with nearly zero waste. Acclaimed designer Yves Béhar of fuseproject, Austin–based construction technologies company ICON, and […]
Smaller is Smarter: The Rise of Micro Hotels
In 2017, the interior design team at Scott Carver launched Fifteen, a 15sqm micro-hotel concept decked out with a bed, a view, a glass-encased bath, and a closet. What it lacked in floor space, it made up for brilliance: a desk conveniently folds back into the wall when unused, allowing the user to sit on […]
LIFE IN FLUX – To Challenge Apathy in the 21st Century
“My sole aim is to leave everything in suspension, in flux, in order to avoid our community solidifying into a conventional academy. Our initial resources may be few, but our spirits are high, receptive, and excited, and that seems to me to be the most important thing right now”. Walter Gropius, architect, founder of the […]
Fab Lab Hub @ Molecule – The future of manufacturing
A Molecule / Fab Lab Alliance: At Molecule Design1226 Flagman Way, Santa Fe NMOpening reception: 5pm to 7pm, Friday, November 2, 2018FabLab work on display through November 30, 2018 Molecule Design and Fab Lab Hub in Santa Fe, NM, are pleased to announce a pop-up show by creators working with local Fab Labs. Opening with a […]
Welcome to inspired outdoor living!
It is the time of the year to indulge in the beautiful weather and outdoor culture the Southwest has to offer. Spending time with friends at home or glam-camping; enjoying opera season and the many things that New Mexico has to offer. Take a look at some furniture ideas that will make your outdoor living […]
New Works: 7 Local Contemporary Product Designers, Santa Fe, NM
Opening Reception Friday September 29th, 2017- Through October 28th 5 PM to 8 PM @ Molecule Design 1226 Flagman Way Santa Fe, NM As part of the Art Meets Design series, Molecule supports the work of local talented artists and product-designers. This time, Molecule brings together a group of strong creators who work in a functional or decorative approach for residential […]
The Dwan Light Sanctuary, Las Vegas, NM
Re-posted from Atlas Obscura. Located on the campus of the United World College, the Dwan Light Sanctuary uses prisms instead of windows to transform the light that enters the building into a lattice of rainbows. The peaceful room was created by Virginia Dwan as a multi-purpose space for meditation, reflection, or even religious practice. Eschewing a […]
Out of this World – Santa Fe Institute launches an Interplanetary Project with Galactic Ambitions
Re-posted from The Santa Fe Reporter, July 12, 2017, by Julia Goldberg Science fiction lovers will probably recognize the galactic tribunal trope from any number of graphic novels, books or films. Santa Fe Institute President David Krakauer introduces the notion of cosmic judges rendering decrees on humanity as part of a thought experiment: “I’m so interested […]
1st Annual Baca Railyard Block Party, Santa Fe, NM
Baca Railyard is inviting the public to its first Annual Block Party event to celebrate a great alliance of art and design business and the consolidation of its location as the southern end of the Santa Fe Railyard development. June 23, 2017, from 5 PM to 8 PM. Located in mid-town Santa Fe, Baca Railyard has become the new Santa Fe […]