Posts Tagged ‘ Design ’

HOMB Prefab Configuration Video ‘HOMB‘s layouts are made up of 100 sq ft triangular modules that can be configured and expanded in any way you can imagine. Exterior choices are natural, blackened, or whitewashed cedar siding”….<More>
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Ten Laptops designed to cater to  a variety of needs from the the eco-conscious to the  weight watchers…. Full Article
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From the Architect “It took us a year to engineer but only seven days to build the structure, thanks to a total prefabrication of the different elements and a perfectly coordinated rhythm of assembly. All of our effort oriented to develop the technique that would allow to create a very specific space”….<More>
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“Eco Mods, a manufacturing company based in Mid Wales, has developed the “House Pod” – a pre-built home that can be put together in five days for as little as £20,000…..The basic concept is very similar to a timber-frame house commonly seen on any building site, but instead of being built on site with...
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“In fact, for those who would rather be driving an interesting car or truck than fussing over the originality of its headlamp bulbs, there are many vehicles in the lower price brackets — less than the average new family sedan — worth considering”….<More>
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“The most energy-efficient Prius yet–50 mpg compared to 46 mpg for the 2009 model–comes with an optional solar panel on the roof to power cabin vent fans. Since the remote control-powered air conditioner is electric, it can run even when the car is off–so a quick trip to the store doesn’t have to mean...
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“Most of the energy system of this modern modular house is located at the end of the garden, called an “eco-hub”. Rather than relying on bolting on a mass of solar panels or wind turbines to the house itself, which depending on the orientation of the house may not be most efficiently positioned, the...
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“Mimobots are little friendly data fiends! Feed the 2″ monsters all your essential data (tunes, pics, presentations, docs, etc.) and transport your files in style wherever you go. mimobots lead the creative revolution in personal electronic accessories and functional designer toys – truly a marriage of art and technology! Mimobots are produced in limited...
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“Could this be the first solar powered phone ever? “In addition there’s an “eco walk” function that lets the user count their steps with an in-built pedometer, calculating how much CO2 emissions have been reduced (and therefore how many trees have been saved) by walking as opposed to taking the car”… Via <pocket-lint>
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“A Kodiak Steel Homes kit offers several advantages over more typical approaches to homebuilding. Its superior materials and fully-engineered design make it more durable, economical, and environmentally responsible”…
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