Swedish Passive Houses by Kjellgren Kaminsky
VILLA ATRIUM
AREA: 160 m²
BEDROOMS: 2
The term passive house (Passivhaus in German) refers to the rigorous, voluntary, Passivhaus standard for energy use in buildings. It results in ultra-low energy buildings that require little energy for space heating. Architecture studio Kjellgren kaminsky and their client Emrahus have presented Sweden’s first series of prefabricated passive houses at the Hem & Villa housing fair in Malmö from March 6 to March 9.
March 26, 2008 - Category: Architecture, Green - Posted by: Chantal - Comments: 0
Whirlpool’s Green Kitchen Concept
Whirlpool has showcased its futuristic version of a “green” kitchen. The concept is designed to redistribute 60% of the water and heat generated from the various kitchen appliances to fuel other appliances or functions.
An example would be using the heat from the refrigerator’s compressor to provide hot water. The basic idea is to create an “kitchen eco-system,” modeled after nature’s own cycle, which, theoretically, should boast up to 70% energy efficiency over ordinary kitchens — yielding up to 24% in money savings.
Amazing Tidal Waves Photos
Some people claim that these are pictures of water that instantly froze when it came in contact with the air. Well, I know it’s cold in Antartica but the day a tidal wave or a tsunami wave will instantly freeze while breaking has not come yet. You can rest assured Armageddon is not for tomorrow.
These photos are nonetheless fantastic. You’ll notice that there is blue ice, which is created as the ice is compressed and trapped air bubbles are squeezed out. The ice looks blue because, when light passes through thick ice, blue light is transmitted back out but red light is absorbed. I didn’t figure that out by myself of course, but I did some research. Now enjoy the pictures and thank the mighty internet for providing more info about those so-called “frozen waves”!
Loq-Kit by Patrick Freet
Modular Loq•kit is an innovative, interchangeable idea of home from architect Patrick Freet. This proposed building system utilizes snap-lock components to create walls, infill, and envelope that are adaptable and affordable.
February 18, 2008 - Category: Architecture, Green - Posted by: Chantal - Comments: 0
Indoor Living Wall Planter
This innovative growing system graces let you grow flowers or greenery indoors right on your walls. Grown in a planting grid, the white cedar wood frame houses a watering tray to eveningly care for your plants, even when you forget to.
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Liberty Collection, Recycled Glass Mosaic Tile by Trendgroup USA
Trendgroup USA launched Liberty, the new handmade transparent glass tile collection designed by Giulio Candussio.The hand cut tile contain a minimum of 25% post-consumer recycled content made from water, beer, and gin bottles.
It’s available in 12 colors and retails for about $45 psf.
“Din Ink” by Andrea Cingoli, Paolo Bellisario, Cristian Cellini, Francesca Fontana
Turn your favorite office tool from your desk in a common cutlery…this is Din-Ink. It is designed by Andrea Cingoli + Paolo Emilio Bellisario + Cristian Cellini + Francesca Fontana from Italy, was one of the three winners of “Dining in 2015″ Designboom competition.
Watershed, architectural research and design studio by Float
Made by Float, this writing studio is designed to reveal the ecological complexity of the site to visitors and in this way it is successful: Small tunnels under the studio bring rare reptiles and amphibians into view through the floor-level window. The water collection basin that doubles as the front step draws in birds and deer.
January 22, 2008 - Category: Architecture, Green - Posted by: Hans - Comments: 0
Greenfortune’s Plantwall
Green Fortune, a design firm in Stockholm, its latest product is Plantwall, a made-to-order garden that hangs upright, like a painting. Designed for cramped indoor spaces, Plantwall requires little effort to maintain its lush appearance — a key attribute for urbanites who can’t be bothered to pick up their own dry cleaning, let alone deal with fertilizer.
The system integrates a drip-irrigation system that waters and fertilizes the plants to ensure they continue to provide beauty, as well as boosts of oxygen and humidity. Textiles incorporated into the design prevent too much moisture from spreading.
Williams Cabin by Stephen Atkinson
The tiny, minimalist Williams Cabin by Stephen Atkinson is located in Durango, Colorado. There’s something subtle about his approach, and all his houses fit their environment, perfectly.
Stephen Atkinson, Architecture is based in Palo Alto, California. The office is committed to the production of beautiful and meaningful contemporary architecture. An architecture that is reductive in nature–that is, composed of very few parts, but that when combined, result in a greater whole. These designs may be reflections on a geographic area, prevailing building type, or an object’s use.
December 12, 2007 - Category: Architecture, Green - Posted by: Hans - Comments: 0
Flox by Planex
Planex is an innovative, award winning Australian manufacture of quality commercial office storage, security and plan storage in steel.
Designed to sit on top of storage cabinets or stand independently, Flox is light and airy and has a pattern of perforations.
KITANO, Kite Sailing Yacht by Stefani Krucke
Kitano is a Kite Sailing Yacht designed by Stefani Krucke introduces kite sailing technology to the leisure sailing yacht class.
The Yacht itself can house and home up to 8 passengers with the latest in luxury any client would love.
Zero House by Scott Specht Architects
Designed by Scott Spect Harpman uArchitects, the “Zero House” is a 200 square meters self dependent prefabricated “green” home. It generates its own electrical power, collects and stores rainwater, and processes all waste. Shipped to a site on two flatbed trailers, it can be field-erected in less than a day.
November 14, 2007 - Category: Architecture, Green - Posted by: Hans - Comments: 2
OUTin house by ecoMOD
ecoMOD is a collaborative research and design/build project at the University of Virginia School of Architecture focused on creating well-designed and well-built homes that cost less to live in, minimize damage to the environment, and appreciate in value.
November 12, 2007 - Category: Architecture, Green - Posted by: Hans - Comments: 1
Metaphys Indoor Grass Planter
Need more grass in your home or appartment? If there’s a gardener in you, this is for you. This Metaphys Indoor Grass Planter is a nice combination of art and organic life. You can hang, stack or set these anywhere in your home or outside. You could throw in some colorful flowers, or you could keep the bright green pop of grass. The choice is up to you.
Habode by Rod Gibson
Habode is built on an eco-friendly concept designed by New Zealander Rod Gibson who recalls the enjoyment of holidays in a secluded spot near clear waters and green grass that epitomizes the development of family values he took for granted as a child in the early 1960’s.
Recycled Chiquita Chandelier by Anneke Jakobs
Here is a wonderful Chiquita Chandelier created by Utrecht designer Anneke Jakobs. The chandelier consists of cut out banana shapes from ten Chiquita cartons that the designer rescued from the streets.
Pirates Bay House by Stuart Tanner Architects
“Live in a house” designed by Stuart Tanner Architects — this particular Pirates Bay home is one of the most peaceful homes I’ve ever seen. The building’s dramatic gesture toward the ocean is tempered by a more intimate dialogue with the rear of the site, thus symbolizing a bridge transition between wooded glade and open ocean vista. Passive heating and cooling through cross-ventilation, on site waste water management, rainwater harvesting, and exterior sun screens are some of the more impressive architectural components that make the project green.
September 26, 2007 - Category: Architecture, Green, Latest - Posted by: Chantal - Comments: 1