By Josh Sherman
Aquaponics: urban growers gaining ground
A generator resting on wood planks sits shut off in a corner and large metal racks line otherwise bare walls at Aqua Greens’ warehouse... Read More
Aquaponics: urban agriculture outpacing regulation
A startup sees a place to grow in Toronto’s derelict warehouses, but it will have to overcome the city’s zoning regulations first... Read More
Urban Planet: Upcycle House proves one person’s trash is someone else’s stylish home
While some developers are busy building subdivisions filled with throwaway homes, Lendager Arkitekter have built a home out of... Read More
Urban Planet: New concept is part bike, part air filter, all green
One drawback to cycling in most any city is the constant assault on the senses from smog. Exhaust fumes can be stifling and... Read More
Urban Planet: Extreme skiing in Detroit’s abandoned buildings
There are risks involved with skiing, but falling off the side of an abandoned warehouse typically isn’t one of them. For the... Read More
Urban Planet: ‘Hopscotch crosswalks’ bring the playground to the street
Crossing the street just got a bit more interesting for pedestrians in Baltimore. As part of a public art initiative, a set of... Read More
Urban Planet: Designer creates a foldable bike helmet
Perhaps one of the main barriers to getting cyclists to wear helmets is the inconvenience of having to lug the protective gear around... Read More
Urban Planet: Artists bake up gingerbread replicas of renowned galleries
There’s nothing cookie-cutter about architectural landmarks such as Tate Modern, the Louvre, or the Guggenheim Museum – even in... Read More
Urban Planet: This might be the world’s easiest-to-assemble bicycle
The Sandwichbike can make a bicycle mechanic out of anyone. Made up of less than 50 parts, the bike comes shipped ready-to-assemble... Read More
Urban Planet: James Murphy’s vision for musical subway stations
If James Murphy had it his way, subway station turnstiles would be musical instruments in their own right, and the commuters... Read More