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Killing numerous birds with one stone, the H-VAC house provides quick-build living space on existing brownfield sites using upcycled materials whilst bypassing the need for planning permission. Thousands of discarded Tetra Pak drinks containers form shingles for a...

The electric Brompton has been in development for over a decade, and while it has yet to go on sale, the company is now taking deposits for delivery in 2018. Brompton has become a byword for folding bicycles and the company has overcome many set-backs to produce an electric folder they believe will be worthy of their name. Britain remains...

With the end of summer in sight and many of us back at school or work, it's time to think about the autumn and winter of cycling ahead. To offer you a helping hand, we have an Osprey Flapjack courier bag worth £60 to give away. To enter the draw, simple leave us a comment at the bottom of the page and let us know what you will carry in the...

A cut-out-and-keep guide for cyclists on how to deal with abuse from motorists suggests forgoing verbal or physical retaliation in favour of psychological warfare. According to the guide by systemcomic.com: When people are confronted they greet it with aggression, but when you meet it with the unexpected, they are forced to think. Which is...

The latest design of tent combines the versatility of a hammock with the comfort and security of a multi-person tent. A need to save money and the growing understanding that to preserve our environment we should tread lightly when we travel has seen a resurgence of interest in camping. Trips abroad are being replaced by holidays in Britain...

A Detroit-based social services agency is constructing a neighbourhood of 'tiny homes' in a bid to help local low-income families become homeowners. The project aims to build 25 houses ranging from 250 to 400 square feet in size, each equipped with a bed, dining area and sofa, as well as a range of cooking and cleaning appliances. Each has...

The Scrubba wash bag provides a quick and effective means of washing your clothes on the move. Its design incorporates a highly flexible washboard within a waterproof, sealable bag, and can be rolled up to fit easily inside a rucksack or suitcase. To use you simply add water, cleaning liquid and clothes to the wash bag before sealing it,...

We British have a love/hate relationship with caravans. Even those who hate them, love to hate them. It’s not altogether clear why caravans polarize opinion in this way, but their image problem isn't helped by anodyne styling and paint schemes - a design trait that prompted Ray Mears to brand them 'mobile bread bins'. Spending time in a...

Everybody likes a bargain, but buying the cheapest bicycle insurance can be a false economy. At its most basic, cover will offer only limited protection against theft and may be subject to restrictions that make it ill-suited to the way you use your bike. For example, if you have house insurance you may find you are offered a rudimentary...

It’s always risky putting too much faith in technology, but the prospect of driverless cars becoming the ultimate traffic calming measure is hard to resist. Motorists are teased with visions of driverless cars as luxurious and relaxing private retreats clever enough to take over menial tasks, but ready to relinquish control at a moment's...