Open Sourcing Plans for “Low-Tech, High-Thinking” Water Filters
OHorizons works on providing access to clean drinking water by teaching local communities to build and maintain their own water filtration systems.
Energy & Sustainability
If you’re a maker just starting out your journey in sustainability, it can be overwhelming to figure out how to get started. From understanding the types of materials to utilize, learning what steps will help reduce waste and emissions, and finding inspiring new ways to explore creativity that don’t have a negative environmental impact. The good news is there are plenty of resources available for DIYers looking for ways to make their projects more sustainable – from simple switches you can make today, big-picture ideas for longterm change, or exciting new ways makers are helping push sustainability into the future. In these blog posts we’ll look at tips tricks and ideas specifically tailored towards diyers and makers on the road to creating projects with greater eco consciousness so that not only will you create something beautiful but also respect its impact on our planet!
Design a Mars Habitat for a Chance at a $1.1 Million Prize from NASA
Many children and amateur engineers — and even professional engineers — fantasize about designing things for NASA. Most people aren’t aware that NASA works with the public quite often! One of the most interesting ways to interact with NASA is through their Centennial Challenges, where they hold public contests to solve certain problems. The current […]
Maker Spotlight: Alessandro Florio and Marco Florio
Alessandro and Marco are brothers whose grandfather worked construction for many years. After renovating their grandfather’s house, they were inspired to develop a new tool, Idrowash, to clean buildings.
Maker Spotlight: Marco Antonio Attisani
Marco is the founder of Watly, a solar-powered hub that purifies water and supplies energy.
5 Inventions That Are Tackling Food Waste in Singapore
Singapore makers come together to create creative solutions to help reduce food wastage.
Biodesign and Biomaterials
At Valldaura Labs in Spain, researchers are looking at different ways to use biomaterials for sustainable living, architecture, energy, and production.
How the First Humanitarian Maker Faire Advocated for Empowerment, not Charity
The recent Kathmandu Mini Maker Faire was the first humanitarian-focused Faire and was an exercise not in charity, but in supporting and empowering the local community.
