Level Brings Motion to Standing

Whether you’re sitting down or standing at your desk, body pain caused by your job is often created by one thing: stagnancy. In order to introduce movement back to our bodies, Joel Heath has developed the Level: a skateboard-shaped, rocking footbed that encourages subtle balancing movements to stay upright. So far, the Level has been shown to increase heart rate by 15% and range of …

Vertical Farming in Wyoming

Jackson, Wyoming will soon be home to one of the world’s first vertical farm. The town has partnered with startup Vertical Harvest to transform an empty, abandoned lot into an efficient, urban greenhouse. A vertical conveyor belt system will rotate microgreens, tomatoes and herbs, supplying the plants with sufficient sunlight and nutrients as they move from floor to floor. The innovative design hopes to replace …

Schindelhauer Viktor Red Race Edition

Cycling purity at its finest coupled with the latest drivetrain technology

For cycling purists, simplicity of design is king. Any changes to a bike’s parts or design—especially when it comes to a single speed commuter—must come with some serious functional benefits. Berlin-based bike company Schindelhauer predicates its full line of urban-focused rides on a major design change: belt drive systems in lieu of standard chains. The trade-off is reduced maintenance, a quieter ride and no need …