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Copper’s Known to Combat Viruses—Can it Help With Public Health?
Copper’s comeback could be beneficial for more than just interior design.
This Self-Cleaning Water Bottle Is Offering a Special Discount For Teachers and Students
Banish your bottled water blues with 10% off on the future of water purification technology.
The World’s Biggest Design Fair Is Postponed Due to the Coronavirus
Milan’s Salone del Mobile is being pushed to June, giving Italy a substantial runway to restabilize in the wake of the recent...
Carnival Proposes Turning Cruise Ships Into Floating Hospitals—But Experts Are Wary
After poorly managed coronavirus outbreaks aboard multiple Princess cruise ships, parent company Carnival wants to be part of the...
China Is Building a 1,000-Bed Prefab Hospital in 10 Days to Shut Down the Coronavirus
To combat the coronavirus, Wuhan City authorities are leveraging prefab design to build hospitals at incredible speed.
Stefano Boeri Designs Prefab Vaccination Pavilions to Pop Up Across Italy
About 1,500 solar-powered, rapidly deployable structures will occupy the country’s main squares—each emblazoned with a...
A Delivery Van–Turned–Mobile Classroom for Kids Hits the Streets of Chicago
Chicago Mobile Makers converts a USPS van into a roving “makerspace” for young people to learn new design skills.
Yes, You Should Wear a Face Mask. Here’s How to Get or Make One
Crafters and designers are offering DIY instructions and options to “buy one, give one.”
8 Innovative Designs for Navigating Public Spaces During COVID-19
From barrier screens to 3D-printed door openers to social distancing circles, these clever solutions help alleviate the risk of...
Top 8 Products to Invest in for a Healthier Home
Invest in these eight appliances and smart gadgets for a healthier, more pleasant home environment.
An Engineer Builds the Net-Zero Passive House of His Dreams in West Vancouver
An engineer hires BattersbyHowat Architects to design the perfect Passive House on a hillside overlooking English Bay.
The James Cutler–Designed Home of Best-Selling Author Richard Preston Asks $3.5 Million
Built on the footprint of an old stone barn, Freestone Farm takes inspiration from Frank Lloyd Wright and ancient Greece.
12 Lodge Hotels That Prove Cabin Fever Can Be a Good Thing
It’s the height of summer, and a lot of us city folk are starting to feel a bit cooped up. We’re told this affliction is commonly...
Trend Report: Design Brands Cope With COVID-19
With manufacturing paused and major industry events canceled, the design industry has been hit hard by the coronavirus.
Here Are 40 Things You Can Do if You’re “Social Distancing” at Home
2020 is canceled due to the new coronavirus—but here’s your opportunity to take advantage of time spent at home.
Can Co-Living Survive in a Socially Distanced Future?
Over the past decade, soaring rents and urban loneliness have been driving people to live closer together.
Is the Pandemic Priming Neighborhoods for a New Wave of Gentrification?
Evictions, foreclosures, and city dwellers seeking greener pastures may exacerbate an already precarious housing market.
Outdoor Research’s No-Nonsense Face Masks Are the New Essential for Any Adventure
The beloved outdoor brand is on a mission to bring you the best protective gear on the market.
How Design Brands Around the World Are Pivoting to Tackle the Coronavirus Pandemic
Designers, makers, and companies are harnessing their talents to fight against COVID-19.
The Dwell 24: Harold
A table by Brooklyn-based designers Reed Hansuld and Joel Seigle is a finalist for this year’s NYCxDesign Best in Show award.
50 New Smart Home Products That Caught Our Eye
We survey the latest in connected gadgets, from thermostats to toothbrushes.
Soothe Seasonal Colds With the Best Humidifiers That Cost Less Than $100
Comfort stuffy noses, dry skin, and sore throats with these powerful, portable devices.
Architects and Designers Weigh In on the Future of Work
Right now, the logistics of “going back to normal” are a mystery.
How Are Prefab Builders Helping Customers Build Through the Pandemic?
This North Carolina company’s resilient practices and flexible approaches are making it possible to build during the COVID-19...
Elon Musk Offers to Manufacture Ventilators for Coronavirus Patients
“We will make ventilators if there is a shortage,” Musk tweeted last night—and the U.S. faces a severe shortage.
This $32K Backyard Prefab Office Features Walls of Windows
MuuwSpace’s tiny cabin promises a new outlook on working from home, but is insulated from the elements to help keep you focused.
What’s the Best Water-Filtration System for My Home?
Because fresh water at home deserves an equally fresh look.
Friday Finds 10.22.2010
The Dwell team was heavily inspired by art and photography this week. Enjoy a little bit of culture as we head into the weekend!
Road-tripping Kauai with Pro Surfer Kelly Slater
An exclusive interview with pro surfer Kelly Slater on building the perfect man-made wave, secret surf spots, travel hacks,...