Designing Detroit

It is common knowledge that fully half the internet is comprised of pictures of cats; the other half, of cat videos.

This fall, Inhabitat ran a series of interviews with leaders in sustainable design and urban planning. The last in the series was a lengthy chat with Gavin Newsom, the mayor of San Francisco.

American cities are not short on abandoned houses, but for great swathes of residential vacancy, Detroit takes the cake.

Infant brand Oeuf has been celebrated by celebrities and design magazines alike for its sophisticated yet whimsical products for children.