November 26, 2011 Leave a comment
Using orphaned & unloved antique plates Beat Up Creations has transformed these and many other throw away items, breathing new life into them in interesting and creative ways.
Great for Christmas presents?
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January 26, 2011 Leave a comment
It’s no secret that boiling a kettle takes an enormous amount of electricity, but did you know that the energy required to boil this amount of water is sufficient to power 50 light bulbs?
Designer Rio Soetanto has been tackling the issue and created the ingenious ‘Sustainable Kettle Mug’ based on induction heating which conserves energy. This innovative kettle is apt for everyday users and is personalized with six mugs for the entire family. The kettle is made of lightweight, not-toxic, recyclable ABS plastic and can withstand very high temperatures of 105 °C (221 °F), while the induction system helps in improving the boiling time. As the water is boiled in the mugs themselves you don’t even need to pour anything. Eco friendly and uber cool, putting the kettle on has never been such a good idea.
November 30, 2010 Leave a comment
Foster + Partners has recently unveiled designs for the Zayed National Museum in Abu Dhabi. It is presented as a monument and memorial to the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the founding president of the UAE. The aim is to architecturally create a contemporary form with elements of traditional Arabic design and hospitality that creates a museum that is sustainable, welcoming and culturally of its place. Read more on ArchDaily
October 30, 2010 Leave a comment
The Paik Nam June Media Bridge, named after a famous media artist, will be situated over the river Han and has been designed by Seoul-based architectural practice Planning Korea. The bridge spans over 1080 meters and connects the Dangi-Li power plant with the national assembly building to the south. It has been designed for pedestrian use and includes a range of sustainable solutions including being clad in solar panels and each floor includes a garden with a rainwater collection system. The bridge features a museum, library, IT complex mall and docks for water taxis, yachts and cruise ships.
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August 15, 2010 Leave a comment
Norwegian Company EnSol AS has developed a remarkable new spray-on solar film that allows windows to generate solar power without clouding the view. Consisting of metal nanoparticles embedded in a transparent composite matrix it can be easily sprayed – but not just on glass but on other building materials as well.
Find out more on Inhabitat
August 6, 2010 Leave a comment
The Institute for Advanced Architecture of Catalonia (IAAC) has designed the Fab Lab house as their entry into the 2010 Solar Decathlon Europe. The goal of all the houses in the competition is to communicate the benefits of using renewable energies, especially solar energy, in a domestic environment.
This is very quirky and an interesting use of renewable technology and sustainable construction.
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June 8, 2010 Leave a comment
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