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Renovation
fromDesign Milk
1 hour ago

Circularity Cements Memory in Cast Concrete

True ingenuity in architecture lies in negotiation with the past rather than erasure, as demonstrated by the Trace project in London.
#architecture
Design
fromArchDaily
3 days ago

"Material Is Where the Story Begins": Studio NEiDA on Building Through Craft and Context

Studio NEiDA integrates local materials and cultural conditions into architecture, emphasizing collaboration and vernacular practices to shape design and construction.
Renovation
fromArchDaily
18 hours ago

Songtsm Travel Hotel Jiuzhai / Thinking Design

A micro-village of eight wooden cabins in Jiuzhaigou is being transformed into a resort that emphasizes recalling the site's memories and natural elements.
Design
fromArchDaily
3 days ago

BAN MAA / Geemo Design

The design of the space emphasizes warmth and familiarity through Lingnan cultural elements and natural surroundings.
Design
fromArchDaily
3 days ago

"Material Is Where the Story Begins": Studio NEiDA on Building Through Craft and Context

Studio NEiDA integrates local materials and cultural conditions into architecture, emphasizing collaboration and vernacular practices to shape design and construction.
Renovation
fromArchDaily
18 hours ago

Songtsm Travel Hotel Jiuzhai / Thinking Design

A micro-village of eight wooden cabins in Jiuzhaigou is being transformed into a resort that emphasizes recalling the site's memories and natural elements.
Design
fromArchDaily
3 days ago

BAN MAA / Geemo Design

The design of the space emphasizes warmth and familiarity through Lingnan cultural elements and natural surroundings.
Exercise
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day 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.
Productivity
fromSilicon Canals
3 hours ago

The art of thinking clearly in a noisy world - Silicon Canals

Excessive information and digital distractions lead to cognitive overload, impairing clear thinking and decision-making.
Coffee
fromABC7 Los Angeles
2 hours ago

Repair Cafe brings together neighbors with broken items and the experts to fix them

Royersford Baptist Church hosts a community repair event where local experts help fix broken household items, promoting sustainability and neighborly support.
Careers
fromItsnicethat
in 3 weeks

"It seems to be something we can't avoid"

The creative industry faces challenges for juniors due to budget cuts and AI replacing entry-level roles, threatening the future talent pipeline.
Graphic design
fromItsnicethat
7 hours ago

This collaged architect's identity from Alexis Mark drew from departure boards and timetables

Collage serves as a central identity for Cobe, blending playful design with systematic organization inspired by transit communication systems.
fromdesignboom | architecture & design magazine
3 days ago

sanctuary of dreams: toguna world's digital temple for collective visioning

The Sanctuary of Dreams operates as a collective framework for imagining futures, developed within the universe of Toguna World to reactivate dreaming as a shared cultural practice rather than an individual act.
SOMA, SF
Yoga
fromYoga Journal
1 day ago

Want to Drastically Improve Your Life? Start Telling the Truth.

A society built on lies cannot survive, as truth is essential for meaningful interactions and human dignity.
Remote teams
fromForbes
3 days 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.
#sustainability
Environment
fromNature
2 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.
Environment
fromNature
2 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.
Wellness
fromPsychology Today
2 days ago

Love or hate the wellness craze? Here's why.

Wellness culture influences behavior changes but can also provoke defensiveness and resistance due to perceived inadequacies.
Retirement
fromSilicon Canals
2 days ago

Psychology says the secret to a good retirement isn't wealth or health or even relationships - it's having at least one thing you're still in the middle of, still becoming, still learning how to do - Silicon Canals

Retirement fulfillment stems from ongoing pursuits and curiosity, not just financial security or traditional metrics of success.
Arts
fromHarvard Gazette
2 days ago

Getting to know your colleagues' creative side - Harvard Gazette

Harvard's annual Staff Art Show showcases the artistic talents of 215 staff members across multiple campus locations.
Running
fromiRunFar
3 days ago

Building Community the Old Fashioned Way

Building relationships through shared training experiences enhances the running community.
fromdesignboom | architecture & design magazine
3 days ago

carsten holler on the 'most powerful architect' and collective experience at MIT museum

The dream is the confusion machine I didn't have to build, a space where perception slips beyond authorship. Within Communal Dreams, influence operates as a subtle signal rather than a directive force.
Berlin
Philosophy
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

I'm worried there's too much of me,' says a birch: inside the interspecies council giving nature a voice

Interspecies councils expand governance representation to include non-human voices, promoting a shift in consciousness about our relations with nature.
#entrepreneurship
fromwww.businessinsider.com
3 days ago
Startup companies

I burned out at my VC job, so I opened a Pilates studio. I work more now but it feels good to not have to say 'yes.'

Anna Noelle Rinke transitioned from a tech career to founding a Pilates brand after experiencing burnout in venture capital.
Productivity
fromEntrepreneur
3 days ago

The Wellness Habits That Drive My Entrepreneurial Success

A workable daily routine enhances mental focus, while exercise, nutrition, and sleep are essential for peak performance in entrepreneurship.
Startup companies
fromwww.businessinsider.com
3 days ago

I burned out at my VC job, so I opened a Pilates studio. I work more now but it feels good to not have to say 'yes.'

Anna Noelle Rinke transitioned from a tech career to founding a Pilates brand after experiencing burnout in venture capital.
Productivity
fromEntrepreneur
3 days ago

The Wellness Habits That Drive My Entrepreneurial Success

A workable daily routine enhances mental focus, while exercise, nutrition, and sleep are essential for peak performance in entrepreneurship.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
4 days ago

Nature Is a Prescription for Connectedness

Connectedness to nature significantly enhances psychological health, while increased digital exposure negatively impacts our relationship with the natural world.
#biomimicry
Environment
fromEntrepreneur
4 days ago

How Nature-Driven Innovation Can Give Your Business an Edge

Biomimicry offers innovative solutions to business challenges by emulating nature's strategies, yet it remains underutilized in corporate practices.
Design
fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
1 week 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.
Environment
fromEntrepreneur
4 days ago

How Nature-Driven Innovation Can Give Your Business an Edge

Biomimicry offers innovative solutions to business challenges by emulating nature's strategies, yet it remains underutilized in corporate practices.
Design
fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
1 week 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.
Writing
fromTiny Buddha
4 days ago

Phone Down, Eyes Up: How to Really See the People We Love - Tiny Buddha

Offering attention is the most valuable gift we can give to others.
Berlin food
fromArchDaily
5 days ago

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

Material selection in architecture is crucial for public health and environmental sustainability.
#world-health-day
Health
fromArchDaily
6 days 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.
Design
fromArchDaily
4 days ago

Frank Lloyd Wright's Fallingwater Restoration and Salone del Mobile.Milano 2026: This Week's Review

World Health Day emphasizes the importance of science in urban design and architecture for collective action and ecological regeneration.
Health
fromArchDaily
6 days 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.
Design
fromArchDaily
4 days ago

Frank Lloyd Wright's Fallingwater Restoration and Salone del Mobile.Milano 2026: This Week's Review

World Health Day emphasizes the importance of science in urban design and architecture for collective action and ecological regeneration.
Skiing
fromPsychology Today
4 days ago

When Winter Finally Turns: A Deeper Way of Welcoming Spring

Winter symbolizes retreat, marked by loss and the Sand Creek Massacre, which represents a profound historical tragedy for indigenous peoples.
fromChrbutler
5 days ago

Craft is Untouchable - Christopher Butler

Craft is often defined as skill in making things by hand, but this interpretation is being challenged by AI. Craft transcends physical interaction; historical figures like Mozart and Beethoven exemplify mastery without traditional methods.
Intellectual property law
Renovation
fromThe Inspired Room
5 hours ago

3 Secrets to Turn a Small Outdoor Space into a Retreat - The Inspired Room

Refreshing outdoor spaces can be achieved with intentional details and multifunctional furniture, even in small areas.
fromKALTBLUT Magazine
2 days ago

Xinyu Hou: Holding Ground! Designing for the Lived Body - KALTBLUT Magazine

Xinyu Hou designs for adaptation, working with the body as it actually behaves under stress, rather than how it is only expected to perform for an audience.
Fashion & style
Graphic design
fromDesign Milk
3 days ago

Hikarigami Lighting Forges New Finishing Techniques

Hikarigami merges handcraft and robotics to create unique light fixtures from aluminum sheets through innovative design processes.
#interior-design
Design
fromDesign Milk
5 days 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.
Design
fromDesign Milk
5 days 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.
Philosophy
fromApaonline
4 days ago

Promoting Civic Friendship: The Transformative Power of Public Spaces

The neighborhood in Lisbon faces challenges due to population growth, infrastructure strain, and a need for community-driven solutions like SAAL.
Wellness
fromEntrepreneur
4 days ago

She Was a Broke Backpacker Surviving On Oranges - Now She Runs a Wellness Empire. Here's How.

Kimberly Snyder achieved wellness empire success by following her intuition and transitioning from celebrity clients to helping everyday people.
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
4 days ago

Nobody prepares you for the exhaustion of being naturally magnetic - the way people assume your warmth has no limits, your attention has no cost, and your need to be seen doesn't exist - Silicon Canals

Emotional Magnetic Load (EML) describes the invisible weight of managing others' emotions while neglecting one's own needs.
Yoga
fromYoga Journal
4 days ago

Slow Morning Yoga to Start Your Day Calm and Energized

Morning yoga can help create a calm and grounded mindset for the day ahead.
Arts
fromArchitectural Digest
5 days ago

This Design Residency Is Turning India's Artisan Workshops Into a Pipeline to Milan Design Week

Shakti Design Residency connects global designers with Indian artisans to create new works showcased at Milan Design Week.
Design
fromwww.archdaily.com
15 hours ago

Earth Tree Installation / Kengo Kuma & Associates + Dinesen

Kengo Kuma's installation 'Earth | Tree' with Dinesen Douglas opens at Copenhagen Contemporary on March 28, 2026.
Remodel
fromELLE Decor
5 days ago

Designers Say These 5 Backyard Trends Will Be Everywhere in 2026

Outdoor living spaces are now prioritized by homebuyers, with detailed designs and large budgets reflecting a shift in focus from indoor to outdoor living.
Environment
fromwww.bbc.com
5 days ago

Researchers look into island's health benefits

Researchers will study the health benefits of outdoor spaces on the Isle of Wight, focusing on visitor experiences and access barriers.
#solitude
Mental health
fromSilicon Canals
6 days ago

The quiet power of doing nothing - why highly sensitive people who protect their solitude aren't avoiding life, they're preserving the energy most people burn through by noon - Silicon Canals

Solitude is often undervalued in a culture that glorifies constant activity and productivity.
Mental health
fromSilicon Canals
6 days ago

Psychology says people who genuinely enjoy being alone aren't missing the need for connection - they've located the one condition under which their full self is available, and that condition happens to require an empty room, and there is nothing wrong with that except that the world was not designed with them in mind and has been making them feel guilty about it ever since - Silicon Canals

Society often mislabels the need for solitude as a deficiency, while those who recharge alone are more emotionally stable and focused.
Mental health
fromSilicon Canals
6 days ago

The quiet power of doing nothing - why highly sensitive people who protect their solitude aren't avoiding life, they're preserving the energy most people burn through by noon - Silicon Canals

Solitude is often undervalued in a culture that glorifies constant activity and productivity.
Mental health
fromSilicon Canals
6 days ago

Psychology says people who genuinely enjoy being alone aren't missing the need for connection - they've located the one condition under which their full self is available, and that condition happens to require an empty room, and there is nothing wrong with that except that the world was not designed with them in mind and has been making them feel guilty about it ever since - Silicon Canals

Society often mislabels the need for solitude as a deficiency, while those who recharge alone are more emotionally stable and focused.
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
4 days ago

I realized recently that I've spent years becoming whoever the room needed me to be - and now I honestly can't tell the difference between what I actually enjoy and what I've just been pretending to for so long it stuck - Silicon Canals

Constantly adapting to others' expectations can lead to losing touch with one's authentic self and preferences.
Careers
fromItsnicethat
in 2 weeks

"Your current set-up may not be aligning with where you want to be"

Transitioning into a new industry can be challenging, requiring time to adjust and align with personal values for creative motivation.
Yoga
fromYoga Journal
6 days ago

5 Ways to Remain True to Yourself as a Yoga Teacher

Authenticity in teaching yoga is more impactful than trying to emulate others or impress students.
UX design
fromMedium
6 days ago

Beyond the user: why design needs to widen its circle

Human-centered design must evolve to consider ecological impacts alongside user comfort and needs.
fromColossal
6 days ago

Retrofuturistic Figures Emerge from Wood in Playful Sculptures by Aleph Geddis

Geddis' sculptures evoke an enigmatic tension between identity and glyph, teetering between abstraction and figuration like retrofuturistic icons, reflecting his diverse cultural influences.
Arts
fromPhilosophynow
1 week ago
Philosophy

The Collective City

Islamic philosophy invites plurality and coexistence, emphasizing the importance of dialogue and the acceptance of error in understanding.
Mindfulness
fromSilicon Canals
4 days ago

I spent an entire weekend doing absolutely nothing, and it was the most productive thing I've done all month. - Silicon Canals

Surrendering to rest can be a radical act of productivity, challenging societal norms around constant busyness.
Mindfulness
fromPsychology Today
6 days ago

What Meditation Retreats Really Do to Your Mind and Body

Unemployed adults participated in a three-day retreat focusing on mindfulness meditation versus guided relaxation to assess stress management effects.
fromArchitectural Digest
3 weeks 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
Mindfulness
fromWIRED
6 days ago

My Blissful, Unbothered Life as a 'Do Not Disturb' Maximalist

Ignoring push notifications through Do Not Disturb mode can enhance life quality by reducing distractions and setting boundaries.
Renovation
fromwww.archdaily.com
2 days ago

Yutang Culture and Sports Center / GL Studio

Yutang Culture and Sports Center is a civic complex in Shenzhen, integrating sports, culture, and community services for local residents and industrial workers.
Design
fromFast Company
4 days ago

This outdoor fireplace costs nearly 5 grand-and it might just be worth it

The Totem Chiminea is a high-end outdoor fireplace designed for aesthetic appeal and functionality.
Renovation
fromArchDaily
4 days ago

Elevating Earth: Reviving and Advancing an Indigenous Building Material

The Western Deffufa is a significant ancient mud brick building, highlighting the enduring use of earth in construction across Africa.
Mindfulness
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

How to Embrace Being "More" Spiritual

Awareness of the transcendent reveals depth and meaning in life, fostering spiritual growth and a sense of oneness with the world.
Renovation
fromArchDaily
4 days ago

Qing Shui Meditation Retreat Center / RESP Studio

The renovation of Qingshuiyan Ancestral Hall integrates nature and local heritage, transforming an old bus station into a supportive facility with tea houses and restaurants.
fromwww.archdaily.com
6 days ago

Curly Cube / People's Architecture Office

Curly Cube is a modular public art installation that transforms public spaces into vibrant hubs for social interaction and engagement, set in a park along Shanghai's Huangpu River.
Design
Mental health
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

It has changed my life': How a dose of nature is treating mental illness

Dose of Nature prescribes outdoor time as mental health treatment, achieving 64% recovery rates compared to NHS talking therapies' 50%, with nature exposure providing serotonin boosts and immune system benefits through phytoncides.
Design
fromPsychology Today
1 week 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
fromArchDaily
1 week ago

Cultural Centers Beyond the Building: 6 Unbuilt Projects Integrating Landscape

Cultural centers are evolving to reflect diverse architectural explorations and redefine public institutions' roles in various contexts.
fromwww.archdaily.com
5 days ago

Veil / Arid

In a distinctive part of Athens' urban fabric, in the Patisia neighborhood, a corner two-story residential building from 1951 has been given a new identity.
Renovation
Remodel
fromSilicon Canals
1 month ago

The art of the imperfect house: 8 habits of people who stopped apologizing for the mess and built something their family actually wants to come home to - Silicon Canals

Happy homes prioritize lived-in comfort and family connection over aesthetic perfection and Instagram-ready appearances.
Wellness
fromDesign Milk
1 month ago

Emergence is a New Kind of Multi-Sensorial Wellness Experience

The wellness sector reaches $6.3 billion in 2023 with 7.3% annual growth through 2028, expanding beyond traditional treatments into neuroscience-based experiences like Kinda Studio's personalized meditative Emergence service.
Design
fromArchDaily
1 month ago

6 Unbuilt Retreats Exploring Hospitality Through Landscape and Refuge

Retreat architecture reimagines hospitality through landscape-responsive design prioritizing rest, reflection, and environmental sensitivity over spectacle across diverse global contexts.
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.
fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
2 months ago

This Mindful Seating Platform Turns Sitting Into a Ritual of Stillness and Connection - Yanko Design

In contemporary interiors shaped by speed, productivity, and constant stimulation, seating has largely become passive. It is designed to hold the body while the mind drifts elsewhere. OSOLO challenges this condition. It is not a chair in the conventional sense, but a mindful seating platform, a ritual object that reconsiders how we sit, gather, and occupy space. OSOLO emerges at the meeting point of two ancient cultures: Japanese stillness and Turkish hospitality.
Design
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