Live Off the Grid in an Ecocapsule

A new pod-like dwelling from Slovakia-based design firm Nice Architects makes disconnecting from the world easier than ever. Dubbed the Ecocapsule, the portable egg-shaped room allows inhabitants to live completely off the grid for up to a full year by making use of solar- and wind-generated energy. The Ecocapsule comes complete with a rainwater collection and filtration system, a kitchenette, a flushable toilet, a shower, …

The Brilliant Colors of Buddhist Monasteries

Brooklyn-based photographer Colin Miller’s shooting style is reactive—he gages his surroundings and selects his subjects based on the places he’s given access to. On his most recent trip to Chengdu, China, those places were the incredibly ornate and brightly decorated monasteries of Buddhist monks. Soon after arriving in China, Miller was drawn to the monasteries’ intricate architecture and began snapping away. The resulting images are …

Breast Cancer Survivors Model Unisex Underwear

For its latest advertising campaign, genderless underwear company Play Out has recruited breast cancer survivors who underwent double mastectomies as models. Play Out’s owner Abby Sugar—who’s good friends with the models chosen for the campaign—is using the campaign to challenge the way people perceive both fashion and gender while also raising awareness around breast cancer. By highlighting the stories and experiences of these survivors, Play …