Category: SHELTER
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Earth Day: Greta Thunberg calls for ‘new path’ after pandemic
Climate activist says Covid-19 outbreak shows change can happen when we listen to scientistsSee all our coronavirus coverage
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Home office ergonomics: how to work from home without breaking your back
Keeping your eyes up, moving often and making sure your spine is supported are some of the keys to a healthy workspace – and they don’t require expensive equipment
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Touring homes without leaving the couch: Video-chat real estate tours now make up 1 in 3 tour requests
Homebuyers and sellers are increasingly seeking out virtual viewings. “We’ll see local residents doing more real estate video tours and open houses long after the pandemic is over—once people do one, they realize what a convenient way it is to see a home without driving across town.” – Portland, OR agent Daniel Brooks.…
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Networked lighting: smart objects attractively setting the scene
Red Dot winning luminaires. The lighting and building technology is constantly on the upswing. Lighting objects whose key element is connectivity offer a higher degree of comfort and efficiency. Connecting: networked lighting technology The “Teela” pendant luminaire, manufactured by Zumtobel Lighting and designed by Delugan Meissl Associated Architects, can be connected with…
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Stargazer: This large classic lined motorboat, intended as a sailing yacht tender, is a unique concept
The Dutch shipyards Vitters and Claasen combined their efforts to build the 23m chase boat Stargazer. It is the first time the two sister companies worked together on a new build project. Claasen Shipyards Netherlands’ 23m chase boat Stargazer is designed to get guests and owner from ashore to the yacht in…
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Ferrari produces respirator valves and donates annual compensation to Maranello, Fiorano and Formigine
Ferrari continues its efforts to fight the Covid-19 pandemic. In response to the healthcare crisis caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, Maranello-based Ferrari has agreed to donate all or part of their annual compensation to fund a series of initiatives in the region with the first activities concentrating on the immediate communities of…