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- Interlocking windmills make green energy as easy as assembling LEGOs Fri, 1 May 15, 1:15amThe German company EMAMIDESIGN has developed an innovative way to harness the power of wind. Interlocking, compact windmills combine to make the Windflock energy system capable of powering devices and buildings large and...
- INFOGRAPHIC: The History of the Bauhaus Movement Fri, 14 Nov 14, 8:00amIf you're a fan of modern art, design and architecture, you've probably seen the work of Marcel Breuer, Ludwig Mies Van Der Rohe, and Paul Klee - but did you know these iconic figures share something in common? They all trace...
- The Garden Igloo is a Pop-Up Geodesic Dome Perfect for Any Backyard Thu, 20 Mar 14, 2:45amVery easy to assemble, the Garden Igloo comes with a step by step instruction guide. In fact, it's so simple to build, one person can do it themselves! The tiny shelter doesn’t need foundations and is ideal for sitting...
- Versatile Garden Igloo Geodesic Dome Pops Up in a Snap in Any Backyard Thu, 20 Mar 14, 2:45amVery easy to assemble, the Garden Igloo comes with a step by step instruction guide. In fact, it's so simple to build, one person can do it themselves! The tiny shelter doesn’t need foundations and is ideal for sitting...
- Sealander: A Compact Caravan that Doubles as a Small Boat Wed, 31 Jul 13, 11:29pmMade with acute attention to detail, the Sealander is a "swimming caravan" made with cutting edge materials developed exclusively in Germany. It has a fully customizable interior that can be developed in accordance with each...
- Sealander is a Compact Caravan that Doubles as a Small Boat! Wed, 31 Jul 13, 11:29pmMade with acute attention to detail, the Sealander is a "swimming caravan" made with cutting edge materials developed exclusively in Germany. It has a fully customizable interior that can be developed in accordance with each...
- BionicOpter: Remote-Controlled Dragonfly Robot Flies Just Like the Real Thing! Wed, 3 Apr 13, 3:05amRead the rest of BionicOpter: Remote-Controlled Dragonfly Robot Flies Just Like the Real Thing! Permalink | Add to del.icio.us | digg Post tags: Biomimetic Design, BionicOpter Festo, BionicOpter robot dragonfly,...
- Festo Unveils the BionicOpter Remote-Controlled Dragonfly Robot Wed, 3 Apr 13, 1:00amRead the rest of Festo Unveils the BionicOpter Remote-Controlled Dragonfly Robot Permalink | Add to del.icio.us | digg Post tags: Biomimetic Design, BionicOpter Festo, BionicOpter robot dragonfly, festo, Festo flying...
- The Produktwerft Upcycles Used and Antique Materials Into One-of-a-Kind Furniture Pieces Thu, 31 Jan 13, 9:00amThe Produktwerft series from Sascha Akkermann enhances used and antique materials with new and clear-cut designs. Each of Akkermann‘s pieces is made in close collaboration with a recycling company to create a one-of-a-kind...
- Glimmering Glow Chandelier is Made From Recycled CFL Bulbs Upgraded With LEDs Tue, 19 Jun 12, 5:40amGerman designers Laura Schroeder and Jorg Virchow — from Itektur — recently unveiled a sparkling chandelier that is made entirely from salvaged CFL bulbs that have been upgraded with long-lasting LED lights...
- Recycled Gecekondu Shelter at Berlin’s Tempelhof Airport Teaches Kids About Green Design Sat, 16 Jun 12, 2:40amRead the rest of Recycled Gecekondu Shelter at Berlin’s Tempelhof Airport Teaches Kids About Green Design Permalink | Add to del.icio.us | digg Post tags: Architecture, Art, berlin, Bread & Butter, crafts,...
- Marius Temming’s Chic Eco Sunglasses are Made from Hemp, Kenaf and Flax Fri, 15 Jun 12, 6:20amMarius Temming has designed a fantastic collection of eco sunglasses that are made from natural materials like ash wood, oak veneer, hemp, kenaf and flax...
- Heimplanet’s Inflatable Geodesic Dome Tent Sets Up in a Snap! Thu, 14 Jun 12, 4:20amHamburg-based Heimplanet unveiled their new tent at this year’s inspiring DMY event in Berlin. Stable and efficient, “The Cave” offers plenty of space for 3 to sleep, or 6 to sit together, thanks to its...
- Findelkind’s Quirky Pendant Lamps Are Made from Reused Cooking Whisks Tue, 12 Jun 12, 6:52amAdd a little flavor to your interior space with one of these “Chef de Cuisine” hanging lamps. Designed by German-based Findelkind, these cool lamps are handmade from repurposed cooking whisks and are so simple...
- 6 Amazing Origami Designs! Tue, 10 Apr 12, 12:31amRead the rest of 6 Amazing Origami Designs! Permalink | Add to del.icio.us | digg Post tags: Altair, Anja Markiewicz, Art, art installation, biodegradable lights, biodegradable paper, Bremen university, Craig Folds...