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Mashable's short documentaries feature compelling individuals, innovations, and movements from around the world.

Lego-like house seeks to transform how we build (and live in) our homes

Nikolay Nikolov

Construction and architecture are both among the least digitized and most polluting industries in the world. As global population is expected to reach 10 billion by 2050, we need drastically new ways of designing and constructing sustainable homes. 

The answer, according to the team behind Automated Architecture Labs, lies in utilizing automation and digital fabrication to revolutionize how we build.

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    Jan 21, 2021
  3. Why are we so obsessed with fantasy football?

    Why are we so obsessed with fantasy football? – Mashable Originals

    Dec 17, 2020
  4. How two strangers are battling a revenge porn nightmare – Mashable Originals

    How two strangers are battling a revenge porn nightmare – Mashable Originals

    Oct 29, 2020
  5. This very good dog can talk to her owner

    This very good dog can talk to her owner — Mashable Originals

    Jul 21, 2020
  6. This designer held a digital runway show while the fashion industry is on hold

    This designer held a digital runway show while the fashion industry is on hold — Mashable Originals

    Jul 01, 2020
  7. Photographer's viral photo strikes a chord with protestors worldwide

    Photographer's viral photo strikes a chord with protestors worldwide – Mashable Originals

    Jun 30, 2020
  8. A wounded journalist speaks out

    A wounded journalist speaks out — Mashable Originals

    Jun 29, 2020
  9. For years, this cyborg felt every earthquake in her feet. But with the implants gone, she still senses the buzz.

    For years, this cyborg felt every earthquake in her feet. But with the implants gone, she still senses the buzz.

    May 18, 2020
  10. How this minister is continuing church service during coronavirus pandemic

    How this minister is continuing church service during coronavirus pandemic — Mashable Originals

    Apr 10, 2020
  11. How people around the world are dealing with coronavirus lockdown – Mashable Originals

    How people around the world are dealing with coronavirus lockdown – Mashable Originals

    Mar 26, 2020
  12. Turning your ugly vegetables into beautiful works of art — Mashable Originals

    Turning your ugly vegetables into beautiful works of art — Mashable Originals

    Mar 04, 2020
  13. Meet the four-legged bat boy of this minor league team

    Meet the four-legged bat boy of this minor league team — Mashable Originals

    Feb 25, 2020
  14. Hackers are using AI & facial recognition on Tinder

    Hackers are using AI & facial recognition on Tinder — Mashable Originals

    Jan 31, 2020
  15. Matty Benedetto is the master of unnecessary inventions

    Matty Benedetto is the master of unnecessary inventions — Mashable Originals

    Dec 30, 2019
  16. There’s a weekly London party for senior citizens only. And it’s changing their lives

    There’s a weekly London party for senior citizens only. And it’s changing their lives — Mashable Originals

    Dec 25, 2019
  17. This real-life Geppetto makes Christmas robots

    This real-life Geppetto makes Christmas robots — Mashable Originals

    Dec 24, 2019
  18. A day-in-the-life of 'Disney On Ice' performers

    A day-in-the-life of 'Disney On Ice' performers — Mashable Originals

    Dec 20, 2019
  19. An artist's nightmares become terrifying art

    Artist turns nightmares from sleep paralysis into terrifying art

    Dec 18, 2019
  20. These expert puppeteers create videos to help kids in the developing world

    These expert puppeteers create videos to help kids in the developing world — Mashable Originals

    Nov 20, 2019
  21. Meet Zach King, the digital magician

    Meet Zach King, the digital magician – Mashable Originals

    Nov 14, 2019
  22. This comedian uses standup to discuss social issues

    This comedian uses standup to discuss social issues — Mashable Originals

    Nov 13, 2019
  23. A day in the life of a professional armpit sniffer – Mashable Originals

    A day in the life of a professional armpit sniffer – Mashable Originals

    Nov 11, 2019
  24. Take a look inside the library home to 46,681 sketchbooks

    Take a look inside the library home to 46,681 sketchbooks — Mashable Originals

    Nov 06, 2019
  25. From gaming addict to coding student: One boy's story of taking control

    From gaming addict to coding student: One boy's story of taking control — Mashable Originals

    Oct 28, 2019
  26. Meet the women working to fix the massive gender imbalance in Wikipedia's articles

    Meet the women working to fix the massive gender imbalance in Wikipedia's articles — Mashable Originals

    Oct 14, 2019
  27. These cosplaying partners are your new couple goals

    These cosplaying partners are your new couple goals — Mashable Originals

    Oct 04, 2019
  28. Meet the couple with the world's largest Garfield collection

    Meet the couple with the world's largest Garfield collection — Mashable Originals

    Sep 18, 2019
  29. This pirate radio station broadcasts from an RV under Brooklyn train tracks

    This pirate radio station broadcasts from an RV under Brooklyn train tracks — Mashable Originals

    May 30, 2019
  30. 'Therapeutic' NSFW workshop lets you decorate your own bespoke sex toys

    'Therapeutic' NSFW workshop lets you decorate your own bespoke sex toys

    May 17, 2019
  31. Born to dance with an extra chromosome: the drag queens (and kings) with Down syndrome

    Born to dance with an extra chromosome: the drag queens (and kings) with Down syndrome

    May 03, 2019
  32. Can ketamine treat your depression?

    Can ketamine treat your depression? — Mashable Originals

    Apr 05, 2019
  33. Should we abolish the Constitution?

    Should we abolish the Constitution?

    Apr 05, 2019
  34. Women are still underrepresented in tech. Here’s what Facebook has to say about it.

    Women are still underrepresented in tech. Here’s what Facebook has to say about it.

    Mar 22, 2019
  35. This interactive installation gives you the ability to converse with Holocaust survivors

    This interactive installation gives you the ability to converse with Holocaust survivors – Mashable Originals

    Mar 11, 2019
  36. Feel like your phone's spying on you? You're not alone

    Feel like your phone's spying on you? You're not alone

    Mar 06, 2019
  37. The master artisan who keeps revolutionizing jewelry

    The master artisan who keeps revolutionizing jewelry — Mashable Originals

    Feb 07, 2019
  38. After 27 years, the Blue Man Group is using a new PVC pipe

    After 27 years, the Blue Man Group is using a new PVC pipe

    Feb 05, 2019
  39. 'Breaking Bad' star RJ Mitte and ‘bionic actress’ Angel Giuffria are on a mission to change disability representation in Hollywood

    'Breaking Bad' star RJ Mitte and ‘bionic actress’ Angel Giuffria are on a mission to change disability representation in Hollywood

    Jan 17, 2019
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    Their house broke them up. So they bought a boat and raised two kids on it. — Mashable Originals

    Dec 13, 2018
  41. Meet the man biking on water to save the planet

    Meet the man biking on water to save the planet — Mashable Originals

    Oct 31, 2018
  42. The Met is redefining what it means to be a museum in the digital age

    The Met is redefining what it means to be a museum in the digital age — Mashable Originals

    Oct 25, 2018
  43. This 11-year-old genius is also an award-winning DJ

    This 11-year-old genius is also an award-winning DJ — Mashable Originals

    Oct 18, 2018
  44. What do a former Victoria's Secret model and an Indy racer have in common?

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    Oct 10, 2018
  45. We met the mind behind the Rubik's Cube

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    Oct 04, 2018
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    Sep 07, 2018
  47. This multi-instrumentalist understands the rhythm of the subway

    This multi-instrumentalist understands the rhythm of the subway

    Aug 06, 2018
  48. Meet the 10-year-old drag kid shaping the future of drag youth

    Meet the 10-year-old drag kid shaping the future of drag youth

    May 01, 2018
  49. The most sexist reasons for why you never see female sushi chefs

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    Apr 16, 2018
  50. Mom would avoid the Cartel because she doesn't 'want to end up in a barrel'

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    Mar 03, 2016
  51. Mom says Amazon drone was "kinda creepy"

    Mom says Amazon drone was "kinda creepy"

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