WEEK IN REVIEW

this week, designboom featured a series of micro dwelling projects that embrace the idea of living closer to nature, starting with the portable 'bivvi camp'. the modular and sustainably-built A-frame cabin is made of long-lasting materials that ensure guests are protected through every season and across a range of climates. meanwhile, california-based studio tooke & co. has been sharing the design of one unique cabin each day through 'the minimal hut'. with the ambition of revealing 100 designs in 100 days, the project offers an extensive collection of tiny constructions, from saunas and studies to three-bedroom properties.

in other news, a 1965 ford mustang has been transformed into the iconic batmobile and is now up for auction at bonhams. with a long and low sculptured body, the all-black vehicle most recalls the 1989 tim burton-designed iteration, built upon a chevrolet impala. also this week, the rolls-royce all-electric airplane successfully completed its taxiing test for the first time. the first flight of the 'spirit of innovation' plane is planned for spring 2021, and hopes to set a new air speed record for electric flight. find out more here.

finally – burning man fans rejoice! though the annual event was cancelled last year due to COVID-19, and its fate still remains uncertain this year, its organizers have revealed plans for a new permanent space titled the 'fly ranch'. with designs developed by 'artists, architects, designers, builders, scientists and burners of all kinds,' the project will bring together sustainable and scalable solutions for power, water, shelter, food, and regeneration in the black rock desert.