We don’t typically publish stories about the design of individual homes, but sometimes you need to give credit where it’s due. In Ha Long, Vietnam, an architecture studio has created a stunning concrete home that has trees spilling out its windows and balconies. As Curbed … [Read more...] about This beautiful concrete home has trees spilling out the windows
Home Design
This new series will take you to the world’s most ingenious homes
We at the Optimist Daily are always curious about the latest developments in architecture and design. Recently, it came to our attention that Apple TV+ now has a pretty incredible documentary series out that will take you to some of the world’s most intriguing dwellings. All … [Read more...] about This new series will take you to the world’s most ingenious homes
A startup called Platio just installed the first solar home driveway
Back in 2018, Hungary-based tech company Platio announced its goal of introducing the world to the aesthetically-pleasing solar pavement, which could partially replace home driveways and provide clean energy to households. Flash forward two years, and Platio has just installed … [Read more...] about A startup called Platio just installed the first solar home driveway
These beautiful wooden shutters move with the sun to keep homes cool
There was a time where the shutters on American homes were actually used to keep houses cool. These days, however, shutters tend to be decorations without a function. But as we look for ways to keep homes cool without blasting the air conditioning, it seems home designers are … [Read more...] about These beautiful wooden shutters move with the sun to keep homes cool
Grow algae in a beautiful way within your home with this micro-farm
There are a bunch of reasons why algae is amazing. First of all, algae is one of the most efficient carbon dioxide scrubbers in the air, “with 10 times greater CO2 fixation than terrestrial plants.” On top of that, adding algae to your diet can contribute to a rich, well-balanced … [Read more...] about Grow algae in a beautiful way within your home with this micro-farm