While the kitchen is the heart of the home, the bathroom is the sanctuary—a place to relax and take a breath. Or at least it should feel that way. But renovating a bathroom is a major investment, both ...

Inspired by the Japanese art of kirigami, an MIT team has designed a technique that could transform flat panels into medical devices, habitats, and other objects without the use of tools.

The kimono is getting a vibrant remake in Japan. The elaborate, delicate, wrap-around garment that was worn by geisha and ...

Plus: an Egyptian hotel that celebrates local craft, jewelry with deep history and more from T’s cultural compendium.

Social design uses systems design, critical thinking, and imagination to move people to become more resilient and resourceful. It’s a balance of the academic and practical. Social design is a practice ...

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