Concept Planiture by Berlin-based designer Marlen Häselbarth encourages interactions between the user and nature in the urban environment. >

Mozambican farmer, Gilberto Tethere designed a cooling silo to preserve grains in harsh farming conditions. >

The Oombrella uses sensor technology to tell users when it is about to rain. >

The natural ability of dried peat makes these bioblocks ideal for regulating the interior climates of spaces. >

A team of graduates from the University of Cape Town (UCT) have conceptualised a wearable safety device in response to a spate of rapes, attacks and murders. >

Product design student comes up with a 100 per cent natural alternative to the plastic water bottle. >

Nattakong Jaengsem’s Sweet Kills campaign takes a gory look at the dangers of sweet treats. >

Accomplished artist Oscar Oiwa exhibits “Oiwa Island 2” at the Setouchi Triennale art festival. >

Renewable energy group Valbio built a power plant that generates clean energy from a byproduct of cheese production. >

The Sprout pencil grows into a plant if you place it in a pot. >

DesignLibero’s 3D-printed vase collection brings beauty to the practice of upcycling. >