Pine cones are made of scales that naturally open and close in response to moisture in the air. When the air is dry, the ...

Find out how to build a simple bug hotel. Ladybirds and other insects will be grateful for the shelter provided by this pine cone palace. Find a sheltered spot in the garden or a shed. Push three pine ...

Think of a building shading system that intelligently adapts to changing weather conditions, and operates without an external power. This is the vision behind the Solar Gate, a new shading system ...