Life & Living

Researchers at the Institute for Computer-Based Design and Construction (ICD) at the University of Stuttgart, led by Prof. Achim Menges, have now developed furniture that assembles itself as if by magic. They summarize the concept under the name HygroShape. It is not only the forces of form that are at work here, but also the possibilities of digitalization. Their concept benefits...

The Tagesanzeiger newspaper has summarized furnishing ideas under the heading "You can steal this in the hotel". It reveals how owners or tenants can imitate the furnishing trends of "artist flair", "chic", "lounge feeling", "practical wardrobe" and "mood" in their homes. Among other things, the artist flair in your own home is created by painted...

Increased working from home can save up to 3.7 million tons of climate-damaging greenhouse gases per year. This is the result of a study by the Öko-Institut, which examines the environmental and social impact of mobile working during the pandemic. The researchers also take into account the fact that sometimes people still have to travel to work. Independently...

The costs of modernization measures are broken down by the wohnen-magazin.de portal. Under the "Modernize" tab, interested parties will find a tool where they can choose between "Energy-efficient renovation" and "Create living space". Under "Energetic refurbishment", for example, planned modernization measures such as "Modernize heating",...

What can young tenants look out for when moving into their first home? The bellevue.nzz.ch website provides the answer to this question and various tips. Before buying furniture and accessories, it is advisable to think about the furnishing style. Tenants should also think about the choice of colors in advance and decide on a color family.

The Funke media group's portal wmn.de shows how minimalist living works. The first step is to get rid of unnecessary items. Not everything has to be disposed of, but the items can also be resold or given away. When choosing furniture, look for simple colors, storage space and clear lines and shapes. The walls should be...

The consumer advice center points out how those affected can best behave when cleaning and sorting out furnishings after a flood or inundation. As faeces or heating oil may have entered the home as a result of the water, it advises those affected to protect themselves well. The home should not only be well ventilated during the...

The German Furniture Quality Association (DGM) points out that customers who want to buy particularly high-quality furniture can look out for the RAL "Golden M" quality mark. This mark is awarded to furniture that is particularly durable, safe, functional, healthy and environmentally friendly. Before they receive the quality mark, they are extensively tested according to the DGM. Tested...

The "schoener-wohnen.de" portal has found out which kitchen trends will be popular in 2022 and broken them down in a series of pictures. The trends include natural materials, dark kitchen fronts and matt surfaces. In addition, worktops are becoming thinner and therefore more delicate. The portal also mentions a so-called "kitchen-living-workroom" trend. This will...

What's the best way to live in the new year? The portal "fuersie.de" has broken this down and identified the four biggest living trends for 2022. According to the portal, these are natural materials, Viennese wickerwork, teddy fur and geometric patterns. Natural materials include seagrass, marble and untreated wood, for example. Viennese wickerwork" refers to...