Miyake's Tenji Tiles Reaches 52 Years in Use

TECH & INNOVATION 03.19.2019 08:50 AM

52 years ago, Miyake invented the Tenji tile which has been helping the blind find their way. (Photo : Free-Photos) On Monday, March 18, 2019, Seiichi Miyake graced the Google Doodle as his invention reaches its 52nd year in use.

Art and Architecture is All Over Tokyo

03.16.2019 11:08 AM

Tokyo is home to many museums which, aside from carrying art, are works of art in itself. (Photo : Kaz Ish) Tokyo, the busy capital of Japan, is now officially Tokyo Metropolis.

New wheel units could bring vehicle costs down

03.15.2019 08:23 AM

Vehicles could be affordably produced for a wide variety of specialized purposes using a sophisticated wheel unit developed by researchers at the University of Waterloo.

Osaka Opens Third Gundam Cafe

03.15.2019 08:13 AM

A Spacious Gundam Cafe will start operating in the neighborhood of Dotonbori, Osaka. (Photo : Ominae) Gundam is a fictional gigantic manned robot in an anime series introduced in 1979.

Spring is Coming: Lay the Bricks

03.15.2019 08:12 AM

Using bricks in construction has been a practice for a very long time and is now resurfacing as a trend.

Recycling in Style

03.14.2019 10:27 AM

One-time use of plastic bottles could be the things in the past Have you ever wished there was something you could do to help minimize plastic waste? Well, now there is.

Bed Bath & Beyond Launches Bee & Willow Home Collection

03.13.2019 08:36 AM

New designs from Bed Bath & Beyond are featured in their new collection Bee & Willow Home. (Photo : Coolcaesar) Bed Bath & Beyond, an American retail-store specializing in domestic merchandise, has yet again released their new collection.

Customers Can Now Get IKEA Furniture on a Lease

03.13.2019 07:45 AM

IKEA announces their Product-as-a-Service system where customers would be able to have their furniture on a lease.

Storage Vessels: From Iron Sheets to Fillable Cylinders

03.12.2019 21:57 PM

A quick "how do they?" piece on storage vessel fabrication. Storage vessels, also known as storage tanks, are more important than most people realize.

Seven Most Inspirational Places for Interior Designers

03.12.2019 08:40 AM

Vivid Travel recommends seven of the most inspirational places that interior designers must travel to.

Criteria for the reduction of environmental impact applied in the Roman Theatre of Itálica

03.11.2019 11:04 AM

A study by the University of Seville has suggested that life-cycle assessment form part of the decision-making process in heritage construction projects from their beginnings

Chic and Trendy Chairs Take Bars and Restaurants by Storm

03.10.2019 20:12 PM

A new design of wire chairs has been spotted in a growing number of locations around the West Coast.

Your $2000 is Enough to Buy Sach's New Masterpiece

03.10.2019 20:07 PM

Sachs has unveiled his newest creation that is perfect for all designer homes. (Photo : Richelle Concio)artist impression only. Tom Sachs, a New York-born sculptor famous for his elaborate recreations of various modern icons, has just released a new design of a sculptural chair which is called the Shop Chair.

Sea-Cans Turned to Homes: Lower Carbon Footprint

03.09.2019 08:10 AM

Turner has spent around $700,000 to have four shipping containers converted into a fully functioning house.

Artist and Architects Collaborate on Spectral Bridge House Project

03.09.2019 07:35 AM

One artist, 2 architects, and a designer put their heads together to complete a residential project featuring three blocks connected by an illuminated glass bridge.