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Manx designer inspired by island's folklore and history
An artist and designer from the Isle of Man has used the island's history, folklore and heritage as inspiration for a new collection featured in British Vogue. Bethany Williams, from Douglas, built her career in sustainable fashion in London before…
Climate resilient design can cut expected flood losses by 88pc: study
Hongkong Land and insurance broker and risk advisor Marsh reported on Friday the resilience measures of Westbund Central in Shanghai can cut expected rainfall-flood losses by 88 percent and storm-surge losses by 84 percent under today's conditions.
Unique house which won awards for its design could be yours for £1.1m
House-hunting can throw up all kinds of surprises, from weird layouts and questionable interior design decisions, to piles of rubbish left behind by the previous residents. But sometimes you stumble across something unlike anything you've seen…
10 Interior Design Trends Replacing Old Favorites, Including Why Lamps Are Taking Over From Ceiling Lights
My grandmother's living room has been lit by the same table lamp since 1974, and its shade has gone the color of weak tea. This year interior designers announced that overhead lights are out and lamps are back, and she took it as a personal win.
U.S. designates helium a critical material following 60 Minutes report on supply chain crisis
The Energy Department designated helium as a critical material Friday, days after a 60 Minutes report that examined the impact of the Iran war on the world's helium supply. The designation, which makes more federal financing available for helium…
Beyond Net-Zero Targets: Lisa Sachs on Designing Systems for Decarbonization
Lisa Sachs speaks with the speed and urgency of someone accustomed to working on problems that cannot wait. As director of the Columbia Center on Sustainable Investment (CCSI) at the Columbia Climate School, she works across research, policy, law…
Designers Say This Will be the Biggest Christmas Decor Trend of the Year
In my book, Christmas is the best holiday to decorate for. The design possibilities are endless, and it brings me so much joy to pull out all the stops for my kids. Every year, I get a thrill from settling on the right assortment of Christmas tree…
US Designates Helium A Critical Material In Reindustrialization Push To Avoid 'Single Point Of Failure'
America's reindustrialization depends on securing reliable, conflict-free supplies of critical materials, including rare earths and other critical metals, most of which are produced and processed overseas. The Trump administration has made…
Postcard from Amman Design Week 2026
Amman Design Week may have been on hiatus since 2019 but when the Jordanian Design Biennial returned earlier in October 2026 for its fourth edition, it was with remarkable verve and confidence, as if the intervening years had almost never happened.
US designates helium as a critical material | Arkansas Democrat Gazette
The U.S. designated helium as a critical material Friday because it's indispensable for making semiconductors that are essential to energy generation, and the global supply is at risk of disruption, according to the Energy Department. The…
11 Outdated Things People Over 30 Should Never Have in Their Homes, According to Designers
As you see the end of your 20s nearing, it's a good time to take stock of your financials, your career goals, even your wardrobe...and the state of your home should also go on that list. If you're looking around and realizing that there's a…
U.S. Energy Department designates helium as critical material
Published - October 24, 2026 02:55 am IST Subscribe to The Hindu @ Just ₹1* Subscribe to The Hindu @ Just $4.99 *Offer only for new subscribers The U.S. Department of Energy said on Friday (October 23, 2026) that Secretary of Energy…
Helium designated a critical material in the U.S. amid global supply risk - National
The U.S. designated helium as a critical material on Friday because it's indispensable for making semiconductors that are essential to energy generation, and the global supply is at risk of disruption, according to the Energy Department. The…
Deepavali 2026 fashion trends: From jewel tones to modern saris, designers decode festive dressing
The NRIs are already ahead of the curve. Designer Sabyasachi hosted the first-ever Deepavali event at The Met in New York earlier this week, while entrepreneur Anjula Acharia rang in the season with her All That Glitters ball, themed…
Manchester United gives major update on new £2bn Old Trafford stadium design
Manchester United have played at Old Trafford for 115 years Manchester United have launched a major new consultation on the design of their proposed £2bn Old Trafford stadium, with supporters being asked to help shape the club's future home.
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