This cluster of desert innovations encompasses a much broader range of topics than probably spring to mind when you think of the dry, hot and sandy regions of the world.
From fashion shows on sand dunes to ultra luxurious urban architecture, first aid camels and wind powered pre-fab spas, the following desert innovations are about to change the way you think of arid climes. Also included are innovations inspired by the desert such as fashion inspired by snakes ad cactus-like furniture.
35 Desert Innovations
From Nile Inspired Architecture to Fashion Shows on Sand Dunes:
Bianca — Jun 16, 2009 — Art & Design
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Vivid Trailer Life Visuals
Claire Marti's Images of the Slab City Desert Society
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Pet Cactus
A Pocket Plant You Can Take With You
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Fashion Show in the Desert
Pierre Cardin in Dunhuang Desert
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Ski Dubai: Indoor Ski Dome in the Desert
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Robo-Jockey Camel Riders
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Nomadic Mainstream Fashion
Bedouin Head Wraps in ‘Desert Song' for Vogue Nippon
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Cliffside Architecture
Peru's Lefevre House Lives on the Edge of Desert & Ocean
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50 Story Water Fountains
Dubai To Blow Water into the Desert Air
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Futuristic Desert Editorials
Eugenio Recuenco Captures Beauty on Desolate Sandy Plain
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Desert Skyscraper Hotels
The Stone Towers in Cairo, Egypt by Zaha Hadid Are a Cool Oasis
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Sand Dune Architecture
UAE Pavilion Will Shimmer, Morph and Change Color
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Extreme Massages
Live Snakes to Relieve Tension
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Desert Safari Fashion
Arabian Jeep Chic With SMOG by New Yorker S/S 09
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Solar & Wind Powered Pre-Fab Spa
Desert Winds Eco Spa
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Desert Art
Shoes & Chairs In Desert Theme
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Luxury Oases Retreats
Real Desert Gardens
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$2.72 Million Camels
Dubai Prince Splurges on a Dry Hump
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Desert Superhero Fashion
Cat Power in V Magazine
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Cactus Rings
Prickly Jewelry by Barbara Uderzo
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Urban Desert Developments
Ras Al Khaimah Financial City
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Arid Flora Bombing
Mission Seedbomb Drops Super Capsules in the Desert to Grow Plants
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Slithery Snakelaces
Fiona Paxton's Bib Necklace is a Simple Bold Fashion Statement
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First Aid Camels
Eco-Friendly Desert Transit Concepts For Doctors On Call
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Cactus-Shaped Architecture
Green Cactus Building Sheds Sustainable Spikes in Qatar
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Eco-Friendly Mobile Coolers
Solar-Powered Fridges on Camels
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Growing Rice in the Desert
Nanotech Sand Preserves Water
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Exotic Desert Vacations
Sandboarding in the Sahara
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Cactus Food
Colombian Students Create Cactus Burgers and Wine
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Desert Pop Stars
American Soldiers in Iraq Lipsync and Dance to ‘NSync
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Cactus Chairs
Seating That Puts a Prick in Your Pants
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Cacti-Inspired Poufs
Footstools by Dutch Twins of Tweelink Studio Look Like Desert Plants
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Snake Vertebrae Jewelry
Taxidermy-Inspired Bracelets Use Real Body Parts of Repitiles
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Desert Outdoor Art
Cadillac Ranch
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Qatar Museums Unveils Official Images of the Lusail Museum
Desert Planet Sci-Fi Collections
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Seashell-Inspired Chair Designs
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Modern Women-Exploring Luxe Fashion
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Stunning Mid-Century Coastal Homes
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Woven Sandal Collections
Malibu Sandals Unveils Its New Spring '24 Collection
Historic Fashion Try-Ons
The Design Museum's London Fashion Exhibition Integrates AR Mirrors
Bauhaus-Inspired Pattern Collections
Design En Rogue Architecture Recently Debuted Its New Line
Artful Wooden Pavilions
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Inclusive Fashion Runways
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Stunningly Whimsical Playgrounds
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Everchanging Water-Based Theaters
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Upcycled Object Exhibitions
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3D-Printed Terracotta Coolers
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Rejuvenated Retail Buildings
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Water-Inspired Theatre Designs
Open Architecture Unveils Its Plans for the Yichang Grand Theatre
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Lavish Ecotourism Resorts
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Nature-Inspired Indoor Playgrounds
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Sustainably-Focused Experimental Fashion
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Upcycled Tower Designs
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Vertical Forest Skyscrapers
Stefano Boeri Architetti Envisions Tree-Clad Skyscrapers in Dubai
Textile Fashion Exhibitions
New Order of Fashion Presents Regeneration: Fashion From The Ground Up
Sand Dune-Inspired Airport Roofs
Kohn Pedersen Fox Completes a Terminal Design
Landmark-Inspired Sleek Playgrounds
Shezad Dawood Creates the Doha Modern Playground
Climate-Controlled Cycling Paths
The 'Loop' Will Bring Comfortable Active Transportation to Dubai
Award-Winning Housing Designs
Hong-En Lin Emphasizes the Importance of Clean Water Access
Nautical-Themed Spring Runways
Jawara Alleyne Presents the New SS24 Capsule in London
Supercar-Inspired Luxurious Villas
Lamborghini Unveils Premium Residence Inspired by its Cars
Pearl Diving-Inspired Restaurant Interiors
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Mountain Atelope-Inspired Chairs
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Exceptionally Efficient Solar Cells
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Expansive Motion-Inspired Furniture Series
Eskayel's Forma Textile Series Explores Linear Shapes
70s-Inspired Outdoor Seating Collections
Alexander Lotersztain Designs the Strap Range for Derlot
Bamboo-Inspired Cultural Buildings
This Cultural Center Seamlessly Blends Into its Surroundings
Regionally Inspired Retail Destinations
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Rejuvenated Former Bank Buildings
This Dutch Building Now Boasts Solar Panels & Insect Hotels
Dynamic Y-Shaped Glazed Houses
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Heritage-Honoring Minimal Fashion
QASIMI Unveils its New Collection for the SS24 Season
Turtle-Inspired Sleek Automobiles
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Off-Grid Self-Sufficient Island Homes
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Workwear-Inspired Fashion Collections
The Fendi Spring/Summer 2024 is Chic and Ultra-Functional
Village-Inspired Tapered Stone Airport
Foster + Partners Designs a Set of Stone Buildings
AI-Generated Shopping Campaigns
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Self-Sustaining Houses
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Cultural Heritage-Inspired Stool Designs
Mohamed El-Haddad Designs the El Nahla Stool
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Oasis-Like Urban Hotels
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Inflated Dynamic Design Exhibitions
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Sand Dune-Inspired Sculptural Lighting
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Rippled Facade Luxe Retailers
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Sculpted Digital Conceptual Vehicles
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Modular Tent Classroom Designs
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Lotus Flower-Inspired Villas
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Industrial Warehouse-Inspired Offices
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