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Dragon Tiny Homes Fits 3 Bedrooms Into 32-Foot House
Innovation3h ago

Dragon Tiny Homes Fits 3 Bedrooms Into 32-Foot House

A family-sized tiny house just proved you don't need a mansion to make room for everyone. Dragon Tiny Homes squeezed three full bedrooms into a 32-foot towable home that costs under $80,000.

New Atlas2 min read
Japan's Lawson Builds 100 Disaster-Ready Convenience Stores
Acts of Kindness6d ago

Japan's Lawson Builds 100 Disaster-Ready Convenience Stores

A convenience store chain in Japan is transforming its locations into lifelines for disaster-struck communities. The first store just opened with free Wi-Fi, phone charging, and emergency supplies ready to deploy when the next earthquake hits.

Japan Times2 min read
This $51K Tiny House Fits Everything in Just 24 Feet
SolutionsFeb 6

This $51K Tiny House Fits Everything in Just 24 Feet

A new compact tiny home proves you don't need much space to live well. The eVista tiny house packs a full kitchen, bathroom, and bedroom into just 24 feet of smartly designed living space.

New Atlas2 min read
2026 Olympic Torch Designed to Vanish for a Powerful Reason
InnovationFeb 5

2026 Olympic Torch Designed to Vanish for a Powerful Reason

The Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics torch breaks with tradition by being designed to disappear into the background. Architect Carlo Ratti created the minimalist torch to focus attention on what truly matters: the flame that symbolizes our shared humanity.

Fast Company2 min read
Romanian Tiny House Fits Two Bedrooms in Just 20 Feet
SolutionsJan 24

Romanian Tiny House Fits Two Bedrooms in Just 20 Feet

A new tiny house design proves that thoughtful planning can create comfortable living spaces even in ultra-compact footprints. The Tiny Rubik squeezes two full bedrooms, a kitchen, and a bathroom into just 20 feet, making minimalist living more accessible for families.

New Atlas2 min read
Enel's Wind Turbine Design Contest Draws 500+ Ideas
InnovationJan 20

Enel's Wind Turbine Design Contest Draws 500+ Ideas

Energy giant Enel just awarded prizes to architects and engineers who reimagined wind turbines as vertical sails, flower-shaped collectors, and mirror-clad towers. The global contest attracted over 500 proposals to make renewable energy both more efficient and beautiful.

Google News - Wind Energy2 min read
Madison Raises Green Building Standards for City Projects
Planet WinsJan 20

Madison Raises Green Building Standards for City Projects

Madison, Wisconsin just made every new city building meet gold-level environmental standards, proving sustainable design saves money while fighting climate change. The city already exceeded these goals with 12 of 14 buildings earning top certifications.

Google News - Clean Energy2 min read