A chandelier that turns a room into a forest. Bic pen - reinventing the most popular ballpoint. Tree tents by luminair. Nov 26, 2012 tree tents by luminair ‘tree tents’ by luminairall images courtesy of luminair the culmination of three years worth of research, these ‘tree tents’ by luminair are coming to forests near you. bringing awareness to the timber harvest and lifecycle, these suspended capsules bring comfortable and low impact retreats up in the canopies. the living spaces are contained by a sustainable structural frame enclosed with high density cotton canvas fabric. a combination of green ash wood and strong, lightweight hybrid aluminum sub-frame components are easily transported and assembled. steam-bent into a spherical shape, the form spreads loads across the structure to absorb movements of inhabitants. its 100% waterproof exterior is insulated with sheep wool, making the shelters perfect for year-round use and semi-permanent camps. it comes in olive green, red and natural. spherical tent suspended amidst tree trunks ladder leads into front door side window door entry fabric door rolled up bedroom.
Low-cost bamboo housing in vietnam by H&P architects. Apr 08, 2013 low cost bamboo housing in vietnam by H&P architects vietnamese low cost housing by H&P architectssix member family developed by vietnamese H&P architects, the low-cost housing project is situated in a flood-stricken region that receives extreme temperatures year-round. meeting the basic residential needs of a residential dwelling, the building will be assembled using minimal components and bamboo module units. secured using anchors, ties and solid connections, the structure will be strong enough to float in floods. built with local materials such as bamboo, leaves and recycled oil containers, the concept combines traditional architectural characteristics to distinguish the exterior fabric. costing just under 2000USD per unit, the plan allows for mass-production, and the ability for villagers to build themselves. eight member family perspective eight member family diagram building steps materials concept 6 member family existing project details H&P Architects.
Build Your Own Pond. If you've always wanted a backyard pond, you're not alone. Hundreds of thousands of homeowners already have them and thousands more are installing them every year. Why all the fuss over a water-filled hole? Well, for one thing, gurgling waterfalls are inherently appealing. Also, with the growing popularity of "water gardening," many people look at their ponds as an interesting, ongoing project. But before you can start stocking aquatic plants and animals, such as fish, frogs, tadpoles and snails, you need the pond itself--and a source for supplies and equipment.
Keep in mind that the project doesn't have to be huge. Digging It Once you've chosen a location for the pond, lay out the perimeter using rope or a garden hose. Now, line the hole and the pit with screened mason's sand and rake it smooth. Laying Rubber Fold the rubber liner lengthwise, center it over the hole and unfold it. We built this pond out of red New England fieldstone, which is relatively flat and easy to stack. Architecture. Math professor Dr. James Stewart, who is also a former violinist with the Hamilton Symphony Orchestra near Toronto, Ontario, has made millions writing calculus textbooks. When he decided to spend most of his fortune on a residence, he could have used any architect anywhere in the world.
Instead of an international star, he selected the then-relatively unknown pair, Brigitte Shim and Howard Sutcliffe of Shim Sutcliffe to create his residence in a ravine in the posh Toronto neighborhood of Rosedale. Stewart was not looking to build just a residence, though. A decade after the initial discussions with Shim and Sutcliffe, the $24 million US, 18,000-square-foot Integral House was completed.
The house exudes a patina, a classic semi-Scandinavian simplicity that makes it seem older, more established and mature than a brash, brand-new house. The house has already been on the Architectural Digest annual Toronto tour and it has become a part of the city’s must-see architecture. Living Spaces: Inspiration set 1. This year is going to be huge for Designcollector as we just entered our 10th Year of online existence.
During the New Year I was thinking to go beyond normal posts and focus on what we love to do – collect things under different categories. So we start the year with 1st Inspiration set of Living Spaces or simply great Interior Design examples (mostly done in Rustic, minimalists and industrial style) collected in our Pinterest View all sets. Do-It-Yourself, Upcycled Polymer Clay Flower Vases. 11 cheap gifts guaranteed to impress science geeks. Science comes up with a lot of awesome stuff, and you don't need a Ph.D, a secret lab, or government funding to get your hands on some of the coolest discoveries. We've got a list of 11 mostly affordable gifts that are guaranteed to blow your mind, whether or not you're a science geek.
Click on any image to see it enlarged. 1. Aerogel Also known as frozen smoke, Aerogel is the world's lowest density solid, clocking in at 96% air. Aerogel isn't just neat, it's useful. Price: $35 2. Inside these sealed glass balls live shrimp, algae, and bacteria, all swimming around in filtered seawater. EcoSpheres came out of research looking at ways to develop self-contained ecosystems for long duration space travel.
Price: $80 3. NASA has been trying to figure out how to get a sample of rock back from Mars for a while now. Every once in a while, a meteorite smashes into Mars hard enough to eject some rocks out into orbit around the sun. Price: $70+ 4. Price: $150 5. Price: $110 6. Price: $80 7. Price: $15 8. Recent works - furniture. 50 Life Hacks to Simplify your World. Life hacks are little ways to make our lives easier. These low-budget tips and trick can help you organize and de-clutter space; prolong and preserve your products; or teach you something (e.g., tie a full Windsor) that you simply did not know before. Most of these came from a great post on tumblr. There is also a great subreddit ‘r/lifehacks‘ with some fantastic tips as well. 20.
Separate egg yolks like a boss 40. Sources – muxedo task: 99 Life Hacks to make your life easier! If you enjoyed this post, the Sifter highly recommends: Intricate Cut Paper Artwork and Stationery. I’m a huge fan of cut paper artwork and designs, and these intricate pieces from artist Sara Burgess are no exception. Sara has worked in cut paper, design, and illustration for many years, but recently started working with a laser to bring her work to a wider audience while maintaining the integrity of the original hand cut pieces.
Simply stunning. Sara has shared some of her original pieces below – every single one of these was hand cut with an x-acto blade! For her newer laser cut pieces, Sara has also opened a shop called Papersaw where you can check out these lovely cards: For more of Sara’s gorgeous work, definitely check out her artist portfolio at White Papers Press and her shop Papersaw. Photo Credits: Sara Burgess. Liquid to Light! Designer Ed Chew takes a green step in the right direction with the TetraBox lamp, a light object made from discarded drink packets that would have otherwise ended up in landfills already packed to the brim. The design is achieved by unfolding the packets and refolding them into hexagonal and pentagonal sections that are then pieced together to form a geodesic sphere or any other desired shape.
Here, the Epcot-like ball makes an attractive overhead light and casts an impressive web of shadows and shapes on the surrounding space. Designer: Ed Chew. Design for Life: Recycled Wine Bottle Tiki Torch. 08.09.09 | by Erik Anderson Whether it’s product branding, package design or projects for ourselves, we’re pleased when we find a solution that’s very effective and creative, while keeping resources to a minimum. This idea is very inexpensive idea and it’s a great way to recycle a wine bottle. See how this simple idea inspired this brand and wine bottle design. It’s been a record year for mosquitoes here in Indianapolis, Indiana and I’d been wanting to add some Tiki-esque torches to the patio to combat the little buggers, and add a little ambiance. After searching the world over to find a torch that was affordable and atypical I came to the conclusion that unless I wanted wicker or bamboo, I needed to be a bit more resourceful.
A glance into my recycling bin and a stroll through the local hardware store was the inspiration for this recycled wine bottle tiki torch. Here’s what you’ll need. Empty Wine Bottle (Use any bottle as long as it’s glass and the neck is 1” in diameter. The Hanger. CleverHomes presented by tobylongdesign - intro. Torn light | Design,future technology - Future Design, Technology, Industrial Design, Car Concept, Futuristic Gadget, and Product Concept. The product presents a conceptual re-definition of sorts, since thefixtures muddle the barrier between the room and its contents, withthe resulting illusion that the light comes from the room itself.
Theidea is deceptively simple: introduce elements that contain LEDs yetcamouflage with wallboard (they can be painted or textured to match),thus creating the effect of a rippled or torn portion of wall thatemits light from an unseen source. Speaking technically, the polypropylene forms are injection molded with the LEDs and driver unit integrated into the mounting. Blending the forms into the wall would comprise spackle, the original wall paint and either in-wall wiring or electrical FlatWire Phones of the future Technology devices Future camera design. 23 super creative repurposed items. 5 Things To Do... With Bottle Caps. “I wish I had more leftover bottle caps!” Is not something you’re likely to hear anybody say. Given the abundance of water, soda, beer and wine bottles and their metal or plastic caps, some of us could side a house with our collection of unused bottle caps—which is exactly what somebody did, as you’ll find out below. Check out these five great DIY projects, which upcycle the ubiquitous bottle cap.
You might actually find yourself wishing you had more… somewhatsimple.com Somewhat Simple came up with an easy way to turn a boring tray into a statement piece. Flickr.com; nosmallfeet Coffee table looking a little glum? Etsy.com Making a room unique is all in the details—even the littlest ones. Cowiescraftandcookingcorner.blogspot.com Finding yourself with more plastic bottle caps than metal ones? Designboom.com GO BIG OR GO HOME. Need a close up? For more on reuse and repurposing, consider: 5 Things to Do... With - Bob's Blogs. Cum au transformat un apartament de 40mp într-o superlocuinţă doi arhitecţi români.
Small Attic Loft Apartment In Prague. The design of this modern loft conversion located in Prague, Czech Republic uses natural materials such as stone, brick and wood to enhance the flat and angular surfaces. Designed by architect Dalibor Hlavacek, the two-storey attic loft makes good use of limited floor space. The living room, kitchen, bedroom and bathroom are on the lower floor. The upper gallery, accessible via staircase and a steel footbridge, creates an intimate space for the study, which can also be used as a second bedroom. Via: ArchDaily. Secret Stash Drawer by Yi-Ting Cheng. Industrial design courses ? designboom. Core77 / industrial design magazine + resource / home. Kinetic Bench System: Slinky-Inspired, Shape-Shifting Seat. 10 people, 18 sheets of plywood, 119 sections, 928 pieces, a $1000 budget and endless potential permutations – this wooden seating proposition takes its inspiration from kinetic Slinkies and reverberating see-saws, but is rigorously engineered and ergonomically sound.
A pivot-and-bold system translates motion up and down the length of the bench, dubbed Polymorphic by its Columbia University student creators, causing the thin sectional CNC-cut slices to move in relation to one another. Part art installation, part chaise lounge and entirely interactive, engineering and ergonomics both respond to and drive the design: “a series of internal notches linked together by elastic bands and reinforced by couplings located on the central pivot rods prevent lateral movement and ensures safety during motion …. “The form of the design can likewise be readily adjusted to suit the conditions and contextual requirements of various spaces and environments. 25 Stunning and Creative Product/Industrial Designs. Circle Hook Light Design&|&Design,future technology. Hook the bulb onto the fixture to turn on, unhook and rotate to turn off. This fixture is made for a standard FC16T9 circle shaped fluorescent light. This piece reengages our relationship to the ubiquitous circle shaped fluorescent.
Usually these bulbs are found inside ceiling fixtures in kitchens and bathrooms. (You know the ones that look like boobs.) With Circle Hook Light the light bulb is in plain view. Circle Hook Light is both functional design and sculpture. Futuristic design Technology innovation Phones of the future Phones of the future Technology devices Future camera future design. Architecture. Chalkboard Wall Calendar - Martha Stewart Home & Garden. Most favorited all-time. 31 Insanely Easy And Clever DIY Projects. - StumbleUpon. Extraordinary Settings for Four Stories. Glowing zombies crawl out of the ground at Botanical Gardens.
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