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Mental health
fromPsychology Today
8 hours ago

5 Ways Indoor Lighting Can Change Your Mood

Lighting significantly influences mood through various pathways to the brain, with bright bluish light enhancing alertness and warm light promoting relaxation.
#outdoor-living
Renovation
fromBrownstoner
14 hours ago

Find Outdoor Living Inspiration in These Brooklyn Gardens

Outdoor spaces in Brooklyn are designed to reflect homeowners' needs and enhance living areas.
Renovation
fromBrownstoner
14 hours ago

Find Outdoor Living Inspiration in These Brooklyn Gardens

Outdoor spaces in Brooklyn are designed to reflect homeowners' needs and enhance living areas.
Mindfulness
fromInsideHook
1 day ago

Why You're Sharp One Day and Foggy the Next

Maintaining a slight alcohol level can enhance confidence, but the film suggests that constant happiness isn't necessary for a fulfilling life.
Renovation
fromArchDaily
9 hours ago

House & Office SH / 1-1 Architects

A construction company in Nagoya is repurposing unused timber from its warehouses for a new office and residence.
Philosophy
fromPsychology Today
10 hours ago

Education to Improve the Planet's Health, and Our Own

Nature enhances human health, but environmental degradation now negatively impacts well-being, necessitating education reform for Planetary Health.
fromwww.archdaily.com
13 hours ago

Tiete178 / Gabriel Kogan

The building, with its discreet facade and lack of expressive gestures, explicitly conveys the intention of creating an austere, silent, contemplative space; with the minimum necessary elements.
Design
Remote teams
fromInc
10 hours ago

Why So Many Workers Say the Office is Making Them Look Worse

Employees are increasingly blaming poor office air quality for negative health effects and appearance changes, leading to resistance against in-person work mandates.
Board games
fromwww.archdaily.com
1 day ago

Playtime Cabin / Wiki World + Advanced Architecture Lab

The Playtime Cabin project features treehouses in a metasequoia forest, inspired by children's imagination and promoting diverse living spaces.
Wellness
fromEntrepreneur
13 hours ago

3 Biohacks High-Performing Entrepreneurs Are Using to Outlast Burnout

Founder performance relies on engineered energy rather than just personality or ambition.
fromwww.theguardian.com
13 hours ago

Bedtime stacking: the cosy way to do chores or a sleep disaster?

Bedtime stacking means going to bed early, around 8:30 PM, but with a whole stack of stuff to do, including laptops, snacks, and journals.
Digital life
#sustainability
fromThedrum
1 day ago
Marketing

Social for Good: How Allbirds Leverages Social Media to Amplify, Engage, and Drive Sustainable Change

Environment
fromEarth911
21 hours ago

How You Can Invest in Our Planet

Investing in the Earth involves collective efforts from governments, businesses, and individuals to build a sustainable green economy.
Marketing
fromThedrum
1 day ago

Social for Good: How Allbirds Leverages Social Media to Amplify, Engage, and Drive Sustainable Change

Allbirds exemplifies how businesses can achieve success through sustainability and social responsibility in their operations and marketing strategies.
Design
fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
1 day ago

Everything in 2026 Is Disposable - Here's 5 Sustainable Trends Are Designed to Last Centuries - Yanko Design

Sustainability in 2026 emphasizes permanence, focusing on materials that last and promote ecological responsibility through architectural endurance.
Environment
fromNature
3 weeks ago

How buildings and cities can be aligned with life

Buildings currently harm the environment, but regenerative design can restore ecological systems and reduce waste through nature-inspired strategies.
Brooklyn
fromStreetsblog New York City
1 day ago

Opinion: Don't Design Grand Army Plaza For 2007 - Build It For The Future - Streetsblog New York City

Grand Army Plaza's redesign aims to transform it into a significant urban space for Brooklyn's future, inspired by visionary leadership and advocacy.
Gadgets
fromWIRED
1 day ago

The Case for Finally Replacing Your Dusty Old Fan

Modern fans offer advanced features like tracking, mood lighting, and misting, making them more versatile than traditional models.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

'Gardening can help young people feel at peace'

A garden highlighting mental health pressures on young people will debut at the Chelsea Flower Show before becoming a community space in Newham.
Europe news
fromArchDaily
5 days ago

Reimagining the Complete Neighborhood through Urban Renaturing

ReGreeneration project aims to transform European cities to remain livable amid climate change.
fromwww.bbc.com
4 days ago

Wellbeing garden opens to combat isolation

Volunteer Linda Fisher, 68, discovered the hub two years ago when she was 'socially isolated' and said the garden 'will be an ice-breaker for people walking past'.
London food
#solar-energy
NYC real estate
fromGothamist
6 days ago

Here comes the sun: New bill would let New Yorkers hang solar panels from windows

Lauren Phillips has reduced her utility costs by installing a small solar panel on her balcony, highlighting a potential shift in solar energy accessibility for apartment dwellers.
Environment
fromLos Angeles Times
18 hours ago

California's newest solar project isn't powering homes. It's powering your water

The Pastoria Solar Project will power the Edmonston Pumping Plant, aiding California's goal to decarbonize by 2035.
NYC real estate
fromGothamist
6 days ago

Here comes the sun: New bill would let New Yorkers hang solar panels from windows

Lauren Phillips has reduced her utility costs by installing a small solar panel on her balcony, highlighting a potential shift in solar energy accessibility for apartment dwellers.
Environment
fromLos Angeles Times
18 hours ago

California's newest solar project isn't powering homes. It's powering your water

The Pastoria Solar Project will power the Edmonston Pumping Plant, aiding California's goal to decarbonize by 2035.
Exercise
fromwww.bbc.com
5 days ago

Don't feel like exercising? Maybe it's the wrong time of day for you

Exercising in sync with one's natural body clock enhances health benefits, particularly for those at risk of heart disease.
Mental health
fromMail Online
11 years ago

The invention that provides Pacific sunshine in Britain

Real Sunlight clinics offer artificial sunshine to combat Seasonal Affective Disorder, which affects 2 million Britons, especially women.
#architecture
Renovation
fromwww.archdaily.com
21 hours ago

House of Light Oaxaca / T804 Arquitectura e Interiorismo Estrategico

Casa Luz is an architectural intervention in Oaxaca that emphasizes local context through materiality, light, and craftsmanship.
Renovation
fromwww.archdaily.com
1 day ago

SATOYAMA TERRACE / Tatsuro Sasaki Architects

Architecture in Satoyama Terrace engages with the landscape dynamically, emphasizing natural elements as active forces rather than mere background.
Renovation
fromwww.archdaily.com
1 day ago

Six-Grid House in Osaka / Atelier 405

The project is a dwelling designed for three family members with varying daily rhythms, promoting respect and informal gathering.
Renovation
fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
2 days ago

This Japanese-Inspired Garden Studio in California Is Doing Three Jobs at Once - Yanko Design

Two-Fold Studio in Fairfax, California, is a multifunctional pavilion designed to accommodate a Pilates studio, ceramics workshop, and guesthouse within an 800-square-foot structure.
Renovation
fromwww.archdaily.com
21 hours ago

House of Light Oaxaca / T804 Arquitectura e Interiorismo Estrategico

Casa Luz is an architectural intervention in Oaxaca that emphasizes local context through materiality, light, and craftsmanship.
Renovation
fromwww.archdaily.com
1 day ago

SATOYAMA TERRACE / Tatsuro Sasaki Architects

Architecture in Satoyama Terrace engages with the landscape dynamically, emphasizing natural elements as active forces rather than mere background.
Renovation
fromwww.archdaily.com
1 day ago

Six-Grid House in Osaka / Atelier 405

The project is a dwelling designed for three family members with varying daily rhythms, promoting respect and informal gathering.
Renovation
fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
2 days ago

This Japanese-Inspired Garden Studio in California Is Doing Three Jobs at Once - Yanko Design

Two-Fold Studio in Fairfax, California, is a multifunctional pavilion designed to accommodate a Pilates studio, ceramics workshop, and guesthouse within an 800-square-foot structure.
Productivity
fromSilicon Canals
1 day ago

The real enemy of high performance isn't laziness, it's low-grade busyness - Silicon Canals

Busy work does not equate to productivity; actual output declines significantly after working over fifty hours a week.
Gadgets
fromWIRED
2 days ago

The Smart Home Gadgets to Amp Up Your Curb Appeal

Smart home products like birdhouses and outdoor lights enhance both functionality and aesthetics in residential spaces.
fromDesign Milk
3 days ago

Sabah House NYC Pays Homage To Set + Setting

Sabahs are made entirely by hand from 100% leather in either Texas or Turkey—two regions with distinct yet deeply rooted relationships to the material. The result is a shoe that varies subtly from pair to pair, even within the same size.
Brooklyn
Berlin food
fromArchDaily
1 week ago

"We Live in Toxic Interior Environments": Interview with Healthy Materials Lab

Material selection in architecture is crucial for public health and environmental sustainability.
Health
fromArchDaily
1 week ago

On World Health Day: How Architecture Shapes Well-Being in Everyday Spaces

World Health Day emphasizes the interconnectedness of health, environment, and society, promoting a One Health approach for collective action.
Renovation
fromRemodelista
18 hours ago

Eco-Friendly Terrazzo Made from Wood Waste for Counters, Floors, and More

Terrazzo, originally a 15th-century Venetian creation, has evolved with sustainable wood-based variants gaining popularity for their versatility and eco-friendliness.
Remodel
fromBuzzFeed
1 day ago

People Are Calling Out The Modern Home Design Trends They Secretly Hate, And Yikes

Open-concept kitchen shelving and all-gray designs are criticized for being impractical and uninviting.
Exercise
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Socialising, work, exercise: what makes a good day and is there a formula' for making it better?

Socializing for 30 minutes to two hours correlates with people reporting a good day, while excessive housework or TV does not.
Remote teams
fromForbes
1 week ago

The Shift From Place To Performance In Workplace Design

The future of work focuses on workplace performance metrics rather than just location, emphasizing adaptability and efficiency.
Productivity
fromFast Company
3 days ago

5 ways to take breaks at work even when you're time crunched

Modern workdays are designed for productivity, leaving little room for recovery, yet short breaks can be integrated into daily routines.
Renovation
fromArchDaily
20 hours ago

Jaali, Mashrabiya, Cobogo: The Lightest Skins in Architecture

Perforated screens are essential architectural elements that regulate heat and air, not mere decorative features.
Remodel
fromAbduzeedo
2 days ago

3D Print Home Office Essentials Inspired by Dieter Rams

Five free 3D print home office models embodying Dieter Rams' principles include cable management, riser, shelf bracket, and two planters.
Remodel
fromApartment Therapy
2 days ago

This Designer-Approved Vintage Trend Is Taking Over Front Yards (And Backyards)

Vintage plant stands enhance curb appeal and create visual interest on porches.
Design
fromdesignboom | architecture & design magazine
3 days ago

open courtyards and evolving green facades turn hyderabad school campus into living forest

Pentaspace's Heartfulness International School integrates ecological design principles to create a nature-connected learning environment for pre-primary education.
Renovation
fromwww.archdaily.com
1 day ago

Burnley House / Sonelo Architects

Burnley House is an urban infill project that replaces terrace houses with a tranquil home featuring robust materials and greenery.
Design
fromArchDaily
6 days ago

Architecture of Water: Disappearing Fixtures in Contemporary Wellness

Advanced bathroom design emphasizes minimalism by making fixtures less visible, allowing water and light to shape the experience.
Renovation
fromApartment Therapy
1 day ago

13 Ways to Turn Cramped Balconies Into Dreamy Retreats

Transforming a balcony into an outdoor oasis involves careful styling, furniture selection, and incorporating plants.
fromArchitectural Digest
1 month ago

Home Design for a Longer Life: Can a House Really Promote Longevity?

When you design your home with intentionality, you are essentially 'hard-coding' healthy behaviors into your daily rhythm. Health outcomes are the result of thousands of micro-decisions—so in his own home, he prioritized spaces like the kitchen, whose open layout makes cooking a pleasure, and the gym, centrally located.
Wellness
Design
fromArchDaily
5 days ago

What Textiles and Translucency Bring to Public Space: 5 Lightweight Interventions

Lightweight materials enhance public spaces through flexibility, visual permeability, and adaptability, fostering new relationships between the environment and human experience.
Renovation
fromArchDaily
3 days ago

7 Unbuilt Houses Shaped by Site, Climate, and Constraints

Residential architecture is explored through unbuilt projects that respond to site, climate, and constraints, emphasizing the house as a spatial system.
Wellness
fromArchitectural Digest
1 month ago

The Longevity Home: Designing for Longer, Healthier Lives

Home design significantly impacts long-term health and healthspan through material choices, spatial planning, and science-informed design decisions that support healthy behaviors.
fromArchDaily
1 month ago

Light from Above: Measuring and Designing Daylight Under Sloped Roofs

From Alpine chalets shedding snow to Mediterranean roof tiles mitigating summer heat, the slope responded to climate and construction challenges long before it became an aesthetic code. Although modern architecture has favored horizontal planes and orthogonal plans, the pitched roof requires a project to be conceived in section.
Miscellaneous
#renovation
Renovation
fromArchDaily
2 days ago

Minamicho House / ROOVICE

The house was renovated and subleased to preserve its identity and history through ROOVICE's Kariage framework.
Renovation
fromDesign Milk
5 days ago

Renovation of a Historic School Creates Harmony With Nature

Renovation projects must honor historical design while integrating modern updates for current users, especially in community-centric, older structures.
Renovation
fromArchDaily
2 days ago

Minamicho House / ROOVICE

The house was renovated and subleased to preserve its identity and history through ROOVICE's Kariage framework.
Renovation
fromDesign Milk
5 days ago

Renovation of a Historic School Creates Harmony With Nature

Renovation projects must honor historical design while integrating modern updates for current users, especially in community-centric, older structures.
Renovation
fromwww.archdaily.com
2 days ago

Mocoli Sports Complex / URLO Studio

The Mocoli Sports Complex features an efficient design that balances aesthetics and functionality for communal use and sports activities.
#sustainable-architecture
Design
fromDesign Milk
6 days ago

Marc Thorpe's Forest Edge House Blends Beauty + Self Sufficiency

Forest Edge House exemplifies sustainable architecture, emphasizing energy independence and a design philosophy that integrates environmental forces into its structure.
Design
fromDesign Milk
6 days ago

Marc Thorpe's Forest Edge House Blends Beauty + Self Sufficiency

Forest Edge House exemplifies sustainable architecture, emphasizing energy independence and a design philosophy that integrates environmental forces into its structure.
Wellness
fromArchitectural Digest
1 month ago

The First Step to a Longevity Home? The Floor Plan

Home floor plan design fundamentally shapes daily habits, nervous system function, and longevity through strategic light exposure, spatial flow, and environmental orientation.
Mindfulness
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Restoring Our Natural Rhythms

Contraction—periods of decline, loss, and slowdown—offers essential insight and renewal that expansion alone cannot provide, and embracing it enables fuller living.
Remodel
fromArchitectural Digest
1 month ago

Build It Better: The Materials That Make a Healthier Home

Healthier homes combine natural materials, advanced filtration systems, and vetted non-toxic products without requiring excessive spending or sacrificing design aesthetics.
Design
fromDesign Milk
1 week ago

An Argument for Interior Design with Neuroaesthetics in Mind

Interior design should prioritize functional aesthetics to enhance mental health, creativity, and interpersonal connections through a new field called Neuroarchitecture.
fromArchDaily
1 month ago

How Architecture Is Learning to Generate Its Own Energy

Photovoltaic (PV) solar energy represents a modular technology that can be manufactured in large-scale facilities, generating economies of scale, while also being adaptable to small-scale applications. From residential rooftop systems to large-scale power generation installations, photovoltaic solar energy has established itself as a cost-effective option for electricity production in many countries around the world.
Environment
Design
fromPsychology Today
2 weeks ago

The Future of Brain Health Is Architecture

The built environment significantly influences mental health, mood, and performance, with neuroscience guiding design for improved well-being.
Design
fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
2 weeks ago

Biomimetic Architecture Reaches New Heights With This Bird-of-Paradise Yoga Space - Yanko Design

Thilina Liyanage's architecture translates animal gestures into functional designs, exemplified by the Rifle Bird Yogashala inspired by the Victoria's riflebird's courtship display.
#circadian-rhythm
Mindfulness
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

All you need is a chair and a view': could daily dusking' make us healthier and happier?

Dusking, a Dutch twilight observation ritual, involves watching darkness descend without artificial light, reviving a nearly forgotten practice now spreading to other countries.
Design
fromArchDaily
1 month ago

Rethinking Architecture at the Scale of Planetary Systems

Contemporary architecture operates within interconnected technological systems—energy networks, data infrastructures, and global logistics—that fundamentally shape what can be built, its affordability, performance, and waste production.
Wellness
fromElite Traveler
2 months ago

How to Biohack Your Home for Supercharged Health

Engineering the home as a curated ecosystem—adjusting light, air, materials, scent, and smart tech—can measurably support physical, emotional, and cognitive wellbeing.
Renovation
fromArchDaily
1 month ago

A New Standard for High-Performance, Energy-Generating Facades

Building-integrated photovoltaics embedded in the facade generate 513 kW of the facility's 632 kW solar capacity, producing 420,000 kWh annually and meeting the 20% renewable energy mandate.
fromArchDaily
2 months ago

When Light Meets Energy in Glass Ceilings

From the large industrial roofs and galleries of the 19th century to the contemporary atriums of museums and public buildings, glass has been a recurring material in shaping large and monumental interior spaces. More than a technological or engineering solution, these horizontal glazed planes introduce a distinct luminous quality: light that comes from above. Unlike lateral daylight entering through façades, zenithal light is more evenly distributed, reduces harsh shadows, and lends spaces a sense of continuity and openness that is difficult to achieve otherwise.
Design
Design
fromFast Company
2 months ago

Design as a catalyst for wellbeing

Design must prioritize holistic wellbeing—physical, psychological, and environmental—for people and planet across supply chains, materials, energy, and end-of-life decisions.
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