Vertical Farms – a Solution or Utter Madness

Professors of world’s top universities and non-conformist architects have been playing with the concept of vertical farms and gardens for years. Although they are yet to build the first vertical farm (aka skyscraper farm), the idea seems so appealing to many that it’s not really the question if...

Bauhaus S 285 Desk Celebrates 75

An icon of German industrial modernism celebrates its 75 anniversary. It’s the famous S 285 desk, designed by one of the most famous members of the Bauhaus movement – Marcel Breuer. The goal of Bauhaus was “to create a total work of art in which all arts, including architecture would...

Hot & Cold – Electrolux Design Lab 2010

The Snail Robo Fridge Shelving Unit The winners of the annual Electrolux Design Lab have been announced and we are now looking forward to the next year. The 2010 event showed that young designers are ready to...

Brits Missing out on Home Insulation

A research carried out by Thinkinsulation.com has revealed that 80% of home owners in the UK have done nothing to insulate their properties in the last three years. The research shows that despite the nation being increasingly aware of the environmental issues and sustainable living – 10.8 million UK...

How They Build Log Chairs in Canada

Here’s a nice idea for those who can appreciate a real rustic touch. As far as furniture design goes, this is the pinnacle of simplicity and sustainability. You can use/reuse/reclaim almost any bit of log-type timber and then with a help of a dozen-or-so nails, create a totally unique chair. Sun River...