2026-27 Capstone
“For decades, our society and the development of our built environment have been strongly associated with intensive extractive processes. While these methods were fundamental to the growth of urban areas, they also laid the groundwork for significant challenges that contemporary generations face today. Nowadays, construction debris accumulates on the peripheries
2026-27 Capstone
This Rural Health Check-up App concept merges the ideas of Spotify "Reserved" and Homeward Health, motivating users in rural environments to obtain check-ups by making it less frustrating to find and schedule necessary appointments. The inclusion of mobile clinics was directly inspired by Homeward Health; the
2026-27 Capstone
“Can you imagine being able to prototype a piece of furniture at the touch of a button and testing it in just a few hours? This might become a common practice sooner than we may think. Fueled by material innovation, automation and cutting-edge technology, a new era in home
2026-27 Capstone
This Community Health Vitals technology conjecture builds on IKEA Ingka Group’s Solar Energy for Many, exploring how sustainable technology could also make basic health monitoring more accessible. The concept would place a very simple vital sensor near the entrances of public buildings such as libraries, city halls, grocery stores,
2026-27 Capstone
“In the architectural conversations we are having in today’s world, conversations on materials are widespread. There is discussion on the viability of concrete in the contemporary context, how timber can be more sustainably sourced, and on how biodegradable materials such as bamboo should be more common sights in our
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“Natural resources, and the materials derived from them, represent the physical basis for the economic system. Recent decades have witnessed an unprecedented growth in demand for these resources. This has triggered interest from policymakers in transitioning to a more resource efficient and circular economy.” “Circular supply models replace traditional material
2026-27 Capstone
This Rehabilitative Art Therapy concept pulls ideas from Jessica Baynes’ discussion of ballet-based neuromuscular therapy and Julia Hotz’s article regarding participation in artistic hobbies to improve medical conditions; using art to inspire physical movement, this idea focuses on physical rehabilitation for patients with conditions such as Multiple Sclerosis,
2026-27 Capstone
“The Western Cape Industrial Symbiosis Programme (WISP) in Cape Town is Africa’s first industrial symbiosis programme. Initiated by the Western Cape Government, now funded by the City of Cape Town metropolitan municipality, and delivered by the non-profit GreenCape, WISP helps businesses identify new opportunities to exchange resources. Since
2026-27 Capstone
The Hollywood Reporter highlights Spotify’s new Reserved feature as a notable addition to their platform, reward superfans by minimzing stress and uncertainty surrounding concert ticket purchases (Millman, 2026). The feature is currently limited to select artists' shows and only gives 18+ fans access. “Getting concert tickets today can
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Using cycle couriers and electric vehicles, De Clique collects food by-products like coffee grounds, orange peels and other food waste from businesses. Collected as pure waste streams, these by-products are then sold on by De Clique to third party innovators and product manufacturers, who transform them into new
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“Industrial symbiosis (IS) is a collaborative approach concerning physical exchange of materials, energy, and services among different firms: accordingly, wastes produced by a given firm are exploited as inputs by other firms. This approach is able to generate economic and environmental benefits at the same time, the former for the
2026-27 Capstone
Telehealth has changed how people access health care by allowing patients to connect with providers remotely. Becoming more popular during COVID-19, it offered an opportunity to make health care more accessible through remote technology (Health Resources, 2024). The benefits include: Using technology, you can check your health from home.