China and Russia are eyeing the Hyperloop – will this miracle vehicle take over from the high speed rail? The 21st century Silk Road that is busily taking shape now through the planned construction of 64,000 kilometres of rail tracks may eventually use the Hyperloop if China and Russia ...
We already have smartphones, smart TVs, smart homes and even smart cities. Are we ready for smart contracts? The notion of a ‘Smart Contract’ was put forward by Nick Szabo, a cryptographer, in his White Paper published in Extropy magazine in 1995. He proposed the idea of a smart ...
It is conceivable that self-driving cars will disrupt several industries resulting in vast improvements in lifestyle and game-changing trends in housing. Text by Benjamin Yong It has been predicted that the first self-driving cars will be rolled out for the public by 2018. It’s partially coming true as public ...
Lesys Tenancy mobile app is believed to be the first app that can generate terms and conditions of a tenancy agreement and even answer queries on tenancy matters while LeSys Property app will provide a total solution for conveyancing. Gone are the days when it takes a few days ...
These self-reliant communities are about to take a leap into the future by living fully off-grid, yet surrounded by the latest technology. Text by Isabelle Pinto | Photography by EFFEKT Architects & ReGen Villages Holding, B.V. In many rural areas in the world including the Western world, self-sustaining communities ...
Words by Isabelle Pinto | Photography by various Intelligent and sustainable, this award-winning office building in Amsterdam revolutionizes the way people work – just by connecting your smartphone to the office via an app. Ever imagined driving to your office on a regular morning and on reaching the parking basement, the ...
A French design studio has come up with a rather revolutionary home building system whereby an entire house can be assembled in a much shorter time compared to conventional methods, all with the help of just a screwdriver. Words by Isabelle Pinto Photography by PopUp House All of us are familiar with ...
Tucked within the enclave of a lush tropical forest, this unique residential unit boasts a concrete egg crate-like facade which safeguards its interior from the tropical heat and rain. Text by Isabelle Pinto Photography by WHBC Architects Behind the condominiums and private houses of Damansara Heights in Kuala Lumpur, seated on a ...
