These heat-storing floating islands will be home to tropical forests and ecosystems from around the world

  Hot Heart was developed as part of the Helsinki Energy Challenge organized by the municipality of Helsinki to accelerate the city’s transition towards carbon-neutrality in heating by 2030. The project is also highly adaptable and could be replicated by other cities with similar climatic characteristics pursuing sustainable heating solutions. Hot Heart is planned to … Read more

These mystery flights are another way to support tourism operators

  Flight to nowhere? Check. Flight to somewhere? Check. Flight to who knows where? That’s next. Qantas Airlines announced the latest in its series of highly popular concept flights to combat the border blues, with three domestic mystery flights for travellers keen to enjoy unique travel experiences in Australia while international borders remain closed. Australia‘s … Read more

Net-zero carbon footprint oceanfront home owned by award-winning actor listed for $4,995,000

    A true net-zero build, the home’s combination of energy efficiency, solar and recycling systems help it produce as much energy as it uses, making it one of the most remarkable green homes ever built in California. At the end of a private road on a quiet stretch of beach between Los Angeles and … Read more

Ralph Lauren – the first luxury brand to introduce subscription apparel rental

  The Lauren Look: Ralph Lauren’s first subscription apparel rental. The idea is to offer consumers an innovative new channel to experience, engage and ultimately shop the luxury fashion brand. Ralph Lauren announced the introduction of ‘The Lauren Look,’ the Company’s first subscription clothing rental initiative, with the Lauren Ralph Lauren brand. Ralph Lauren is … Read more

Biggest luxury group announces L’Escalator – a French business incubator open to everyone

  This new incubator is open to everyone, regardless of their age, background or degrees. It seeks to support projects at every stage, whether still just ideas or already marketing their products or services. L’Escalator, a new incubator created in November 2020 by Maurice Lévy, Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Publicis advertising group, aims … Read more

Top 10 Power Markets of the Year. Luxury Real Estate Report

    What were the driving forces behind the luxury real estate market in 2020. A new report by Coldwell Banker titled “The Report: 2021 Global Luxury Market Insights” details the top performing and emerging markets, along with shifting buyer trends during an unprecedented year. New definitions of luxury — like the intangibles of family, … Read more