We have experienced decades of acceleration and increased mobility. In terms of travel, this means that we have traveled more frequently and at increasingly short notice, and that the length of stay has shortened. In return, we were “rewarded” with ever lower prices …
sustainability
During his keynote address at the Thailand Tourism Forum 2020 in Bangkok on 20 January, Bill Bensley launched his open-source “Sensible Sustainability Solutions” white paper for the global Hotel Industry, incorporating over three decades of experience from designing over 200 hotels around the world and in celebration of 30 years since he created BENSLEY.
Urban concept with a fresh look and feel. The architectural firm MEISSL ARCHITECTS designs the new wood hybrid building of the first Henri Country House in Seefeld and brings the traditional house into today’s world with a green-building approach…
Souki Lodges & Spa, Cabrières, France: Ode to real nature
The Souki Lodge & Spa stands for the combination of ecologically sustainable architecture and a breathtaking panorama that captivates every visitor …
The district where film stars like to congregate is now the setting for one of the biggest environmental projects in the USA: “One Beverly Hills” is creating green towers and gardens alongside legendary VIP hotels. A green “triangle” with master plan by Foster + Partners will offer public zones and – naturally – new luxury …
The ‘Behind the Design’ and ‘Eco-Connect’ tours invite discerning travelers to explore destinations and landmarks from unique and original perspectives …
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The “Red Sea Project” is one of the most ambitious regenerative projects in the world. From 2023, the western coast of Saudi Arabia will feature a new form of barefoot luxury spanning over 28,000 square kilometers, with an archipelago of more than 90 untouched natural islands, plus dormant volcanoes, deserts, mountains and cultural sites.
From trash to treasure: Panos Sakkas and Foteini Setaki from the Dutch research and design studio The New Raw use 3D printing to turn plastic waste into beautiful and functional objects. The two architects spoke to THE Stylemate about collaborating with robots, using waste as a raw material and their vision of a future without wastefulness.
We will generally only allow ourselves to fall if we know that we’ll be caught safely – and that’s what we get at the new four-star Alpenstern Panoramahotel in the Bregenzerwald forest, where we land in a safety net of relaxation, enjoyment and sustainability …
Casa Cosmos in Mexico pursues the idea of lovingly capturing our planet and the entire universe. And that in all its facets …
Fragrancing against climate change, more women’s rights thanks to more eau de toilette, spraying scent for world peace? that may sound a bit optimistic, but actually there are a lot of examples of how even the perfume industry is attempting to help make the world a better place to live.
At people who throw their rubbish out the window. At everyone still gleefully drinking water from a plastic bottle. At politicians whose solutions only look good on the surface. And at everyone that has stopped thinking and acting independently. With his “7Oceans” project, he wants to better protect the oceans. Not just because he loves them – but because all of our lives depend on it.
The power sisters Cecilia Havmöller and Susanna Paller show with their grab & go food concept that vegan dishes can be prepared incredibly tasty and definitely have more in them than you think. All under the motto “Healthy, vegan food that everyone can enjoy” – vegan heaven on earth and happy L.A. Feeling for the Food-Scene in Vienna.