Pollution-detecting clothing, from a Manhattan design duo. The colours on the design change when exposed to high levels of carbon monoxide. (via GOOD)

Right now, these seem like a combo of cute and depressing — and not just because they channel the spirit of Hypercolour tshirts.  They’re just not useful enough now, except to let you know that you’re standing beside traffic. Newsflash.

Maybe if they could calibrate the shirts more finely, it could be a good warning system for bikers and pedestrians?  If, say, you’re have doubts about whether or not you need to put on your Respro Sportsta Mask while biking through traffic, maybe this could give you a clue. 

Lovely new design for the Oakland Museum of California, by Mark Cavegnero Architects. 

Though I actually really like the 1960s original as well (second photo, above), it seems like the interior spaces would be a sight more depressing.

(via Metropolis Mag, the September issue)