The production version of the printer will have the ability to print a single story, 600-800 square foot home in under 24 hours for less than US$4,000. It?s designed to function with nearly zero waste production methods and work under unpredictable constraints (limited water, power, and labor infrastructure) to tackle housing shortages. It?s also designed to create communities in the developing world that include components like a school, clean water, and income opportunities. www.iconbuild.com/new-story/

Sneaker startup Allbirds is committed to using sustainable environmental practices to make the world's most comfortable shoes. They recently launched "Tree," a line of shoes with material sourced from eucalyptus. This new Tree Collection has a knitted mesh upper, which allows for air to go in and out of the shoe for maximum breathability. It follows their very popular wool collection launched in 2016, designed not to be worn with socks. www.allbirds.com

Mentors Insync offers a unique Corporate Enterprise Solution that reduces staff churn, improves employee engagement, productivity and profits. Mentors Insync also has a Corporate Social Responsibility initiative that promotes equal opportunity, where everyone has access to mentoring, and an opportunity to succeed. It is inclusive, encourages collaboration and supports diversity. www.mentorsinsync.com "Your success is our success."

Corban & Blair came up with an innovative prize and an innovative way to offer it at the Launch of IdeaSpies Enterprise at Ashurst in Sydney yesterday. The prize was for the best designed business card. The winner was Maria Martin (on the right) for her card as a Non-Executive Director of amaysim. It was judged as being designed to be noticed - easy to read and communicated the essence of the company. The prize, a Satchel, Luggage Tag and Card Holder, was designed by Corban & Blair- with linings designed by Indigenous Artist Lucy Simpson. It was presented by Gillian Corban. https://corbanblair.com.au/

Not everyone can exercise. People with muscle-wasting diseases and movement disorders, the frail, the very obese and post-surgical patients are among those who face a significant challenge when it comes to exercise. This can be frustrating, considering the well-established benefits of exercise. A pill may be on the way to stimulate the body into producing some of the same effects as exercise -a drug that can help us game the system that is naturally activated during exercise.? https://www.washingtonpost.com/national/health-science/an-exercise-pill-may-be-in-the-future-for-those-incap

"Workarounds" addresses the unique challenges faced by self-employed people age 50-plus. It's written by Idea Spy Doug Freeman, who shares his lessons learned from being a solo and micro entrepreneur for over 30 years. The book also contain interview quotes from many globally recognized career and business experts. More information is at http://www.ideascapeinc.com.