A Passive Future for NYC

Skateboarding India, poems on Mars, 3D-printed ears and more in our look at the web this week

Showing the impressive results of passive building techniques, Sam McAfee of SG Build took a thermal image this past January of NYC’s first certified passive home. Bright reds, oranges and yellows consume all neighboring homes, showing heat loss due to poorly insulated materials The town home at 23 Park Place however, remains a cool blue in contrast.

India Within

Skateboarding India, poems on Mars, 3D-printed ears and more in our look at the web this week

Brett Novak’s vintage-inspired freestyle skateboarding video shot on the dramatic and beautifully colorful streets of India captures Kilian Martin landing tricks we thought vanished with the days of Dogtown. The atypical setting and distinct skate style make for captivating footage anyone can enjoy.

Sight Unseen Master Classes

Skateboarding India, poems on Mars, 3D-printed ears and more in our look at the web this week

As part of this year’s Noho Design District, Sight Unseen is hosting a series of classes on 17 May at NYC’s Bowery Hotel. Each workshop will be led by a trio of up-and-coming New York designers, giving participants a tactile lesson in design and the chance to walk away with their own handmade object. Sign up while spots still remain.