Tag: Living

For many, having nothing to do on holiday is the definition of bliss. As people get older, household chores can become a burden. Now a startup from Florida is offering modern, age-appropriate living for people over 55. The buildings the serviced apartments are part of will house both families and singles. This promotes inter-generational living - in contrast to...

A flick of the wrist and a sofa can be turned into a bed. Today more than ever it’s important to have flexible household rooms. Cue a Toronto-based company which has designed a donut-shaped skyscraper with windows inside and out. The real revolution: all internal pillars and walls are mobile, meaning the shape can be configured in any way,...

Farm shops are all the rage. Using them helps support local producers, and we know where our food is coming from. Now a startup in south LA has decided to grow vegetables and herbs in front yards. Currently, unused lawns are giving way to some 600 plants - hello, microfarms. People from the neighbourhood can pay $36 a month...

Temperatures are on the rise; the holiday season is around the corner. The beach bag is being packed, the camper van upgraded. And don’t forget the cooler. An American startup has recently developed a model that actually works better in the sun. The 45 liter box has a fridge and freezer compartment, both of which can operate at any...

Fresh air sharpens our senses. Inside, plants can too. But potted plants can never purify our air completely. Most organisms that cleanse the air of pollutants are found in the roots. That is, in the soil. Which is why a Canadian startup has developed a moving wall providing even more freshness in rooms. Different types of plant are grown...

There's nothing like a dash of colour. Take the giant mural in Rome, for example. White, in particular, can be refreshing. Literally. On Santorini, the houses help cool the inside of buildings. White walls reflect the sunlight. And the latest addition to the market is the whitest ever paint. It sends 98% of light back towards its source, including...

Sometimes less is more. It’s a maxim that minimalists live their life by. And for a Latvian start-up it was the inspiration for a business idea. Think of it as a Tiny House project but with increased versatility. Thanks to special hinges, the company’s pint-sized wood houses can be folded and reinstalled up to 100 times. They are suitable...

Everywhere you look you can find tips for a healthier lifestyle. Sometimes even on your wrist. Smart watches track our steps, our pulse rate, even our sleep – impressive when you consider how much space technology like this used to take up. In future, such technology might be so small as to be practically invisible. Researchers at the University...