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The Canadian start-up TransPod recently unveiled a hybrid between an aircraft and a train that it claims will transform travel in the Great White North. The fully electric FluxJet will be able to soar at more than 621 mph sans emissions. For comparison, that’s a little quicker than the average private jet or about three […]

Having an outdoor space in a natural setting is vital for your mental and physical well-being, and having one right at your doorstep adds incredible convenience. However, the demands of a hectic lifestyle mean that you will likely seldom have sufficient time to tend to relentless weeds or to provide the proper care that your […]

Floating homes, luxury living and smart home technology aren’t necessarily things that tend to go hand in hand. But Ocean Builders, a Panama-based company that specializes in innovative marine technology, has just unveiled a fleet of “revolutionary living pods” that manage to bring all three together. Described as the “world’s first eco-restorative homes,” the pods, […]

If you see a riveted travel trailer that resembles an Airstream but isn’t, it may be a Bowlus. That’s assuming you’re extremely lucky, too—there simply aren’t many of these rare, upscale campers out there, so spotting one is like peeping Bigfoot. The company roots trace back to an aircraft builder named Hawley Bowlus, creator of […]

Saudi Arabia has unveiled plans for a 75-mile-long skyscraper called the Mirror Line that will stretch across its desert, housing up to five million people. It is projected to cost a whopping $1 trillion. The state-of-the-art skyscraper will be taller than the Empire State Building, made of mirrored glass, and a part of the desert […]

High above the bustling streets of West Hollywood, patterned daybeds spill out onto the checkerboard rooftop that anchors Holloway House, the latest club offering from the exclusive Soho House hospitality group. The new Los Angeles-area outpost is a 34-bedroom, art-filled oasis complete with a bar and library—and the rooftop lounge that just might be the city’s coolest […]

Gas prices are soaring, and getting stuck in traffic is never fun. As a result, train travel is gaining popularity this summer. Amtrak’s Pacific Surfliner route is particularly special as passengers ride along the ocean for nearly the entire journey, which runs between San Luis Obispo and downtown San Diego. From panoramic views of the California coastline to the hypnotic […]

Technological advances in materials and building methods are making the construction of new architecture easier than ever. Materials are lighter, stronger and easier to manipulate, meaning that buildings are being less and less constrained by conventional shapes and forms. Some architects are taking full advantage of this change by breaking away from any and all […]

On land, the largest hotel in the world is MGM Grand Las Vegas, with 6,852 rooms in one building. Now picture the same magnificence but in the clouds! Sky Cruise is the world’s first nuclear-powered flying hotel that can carry 5,000 passengers. Listed below are some fascinating details of the AI-piloted Sky Cruise, boasting 20 […]

The Slope House The Slope House from the 3D visualizer Milad Eshtiyaghi is an untraditional A-frame cabin that employs biophilic design inside and out. 3D visualizer and international architect Milad Eshtiyaghi has long been drawn to escapist hideaways perched on rugged, seaside cliffs and isolated cabins envisioned beneath the Northern Lights. Today, he turns his gaze […]