Reefer Madness – The Economist

The Economist – Turning oil rigs into reefs saves money and marine life. Yet many greens oppose it. Jun 14th 2014 | SANTA BARBARA WHEN an offshore well stops producing oil, what should be done with the rig? One option is to haul it ashore, break it up and...

Will the buildings of the future be grown underwater?

In a new exhibition, Michael Pawlyn lays out his vision for architecture inspired by the natural world – including biorock buildings grown entirely underwater and whole office blocks being lit by learning from the blind sea star.