Saudi Arabia’s ‘THE LINE’ is a great concept, but what if this 75-mile-long mirrored desert skyscraper city was built in the heart of NYC? It would probably look something like this concept video put out by NEOM, which aims to consolidate the city’s footprint to the bare minimum, while enhancing nature and quality of life.
Despite its faceted, origami-inspired design, a recent simulation shows that the Tesla Cybertruck is more aerodynamic than once thought. Computer fluid dynamics engineer Aleix Lázaro Prat for Numeric System created a digital model of the Cybertruck to test its wind resistance and discovered that the sharp edge of the roof does not produce a big detachment.
Called ‘The Line’, 75-mile-long mirrored desert skyscraper city in NEOM, Saudi Arabia will consist of two buildings that run parallel to each other, stretching across the desert, mountains and coastal terrains. Both of the sideways skyscrapers will be connected with walkways, while abundant vertical farms aim to feed the residents.
First, there was the C Seed M1, and now, the C Seed N1 has been unveiled. This 165-inch 4K MicroLED TV folds into a minimalist art sculpture when not in use or can be rotated 90° left and right for optimal viewing angles. Say goodbye to unsightly gaps, as Adaptive Gap Calibration makes it appear as one seamless panel when unfolded.
EV maker Polestar’s KOJA is a secret, minimalistic tree house that could be mistaken for a spaceship in the Finnish forest. It was designed by Kristian Talvitie to be a micro space that is accessible for people who would otherwise take a much longer trip to experience the wilderness. The tree house encapsulates both Polestar design language and sustainability values, while minimizing the use of material as well as energy.
Japan-based housing developer Ichijo Komuten builds floating homes that can withstand major floods. How do they work? When these flood-resistant homes are surrounded by water, a floating mechanism allows it to float upwards, leaving the ground. Since all of the windows and openings are completely sealed, no water makes it inside the house.
Lift Energy Storage Systems (LEST) wants to transform skyscrapers into massive gravity batteries, literally. This gravity-based storage system utilizes the structure’s elevators as well as height to store energy. It stores power by lifting wet sand containers or other high-density materials remotely in and out of an elevator with autonomous trailer devices.
A new Apple Store has opened in Wuhan, China and its the company’s first retail store in the Hubei province. This location aims to connect locals with Apple team members, while giving them the ability to participate in courses as well as discover other products and services. Plus, it’s the first Apple Store in China to offer a dedicated pickup area for products ordered online.
A houseboat is nothing new, as people have been living on them for decades, but Jay Blackmore decided to take things to the next level. His two-story floating home was built entirely from scratch over 4-years and is completely off-grid with a solar power system. It spans 700-square-feet and includes a full kitchen, master bedroom, living / dining areas, two additional bedrooms on the second floor, as well as a bathroom with a composing toilet.
The Deployable Emergency Shelter, designed by a team of students from the Royal Danish Academy, has an origami-inspired design that harnesses extreme conditions to its advantage. Put simply, it can use captured snow as a natural insulator as well as a protective layer through a frictional origami skin that covers its lightweight lattice structure. It can be deployed just about anywhere, including hiking routes or out in the wilderness.