Compact modular green homes built for energy efficiency, indoor air quality and sustainability - GreenPod Intelligent Environments 6 Fascinating Underground Homes That Go Above and Beyond When it comes to cool eco architecture, some people feel like the higher up you build, the better. But don't forget to look down once in a while! There are some astonishing examples of naturally sustainable construction right under your nose - hidden underneath the ground. Come with us as we explore six fascinating examples of buried homes that you may have overlooked the first time around. Unlike other homes whose goal in life is to stick out like a sore thumb (read: that guy on your block who strings up enough holiday lights to cause a neighborhood blackout), this clever dwelling was made specifically so that it would blend in perfectly with the breathtaking landscape in Vals, Switzerland. If new construction isn’t really your thang, how about really, really old construction? Peeking out from underneath bumpy layers of greenery, this amazing abode looks more like something out of a fairy tale than real life.
Fun is 2 cool » Blog Archive » Mega buildings in future 1. Aqua,USA (website) From a distance this skyscraper, to be completed in 2009 in Chicago, will seem quite traditional. it’ll only be when you get close and look up that you can appreciate the ripple/jelly effect created by variously sized balconies from top to bottom. 2. Chicago spire, USA (website) The phenomenal Chicago spire, when completed in 2010, will be the world’s tallest residential building and the tallest building of any kind in the western world. seemingly modelled on the image of a giant drill poking through the ground, the 609m structure will dominate the chicago skyline. 3. At a modest 234m the cctv building isn’t going to stand out from a distance. however the design and shape is a crowdstopper to say the least and will be another incredible addition to beijing’s skyline in time for the 2008 olympics. the shape, described as a ‘z criss-cross’ results in a very high, seemingly unsupported corner at the front. let’s hope there’s a glass floor up there. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.
Modern Prefab and Modular Homes Designs and Builders » Bed-making is a breeze with the Zip Bed Italian furniture design company Florida has created the perfect bed for those mornings when you just want to grab a coffee and run out the door. All that you have to do is simply get out and zip it up – no more making your bed in the morning. At night, you just unzip it and climb back in. If you like the snugged-up feeling, you can even be “zipped-in." View all The padded frame of the bed has been designed with soft fabrics from Emmecia and comes in three color options for the base; white, gray or navy blue. Prices for the Zip Bed are yet to to be released. Via: Trendir About the Author Bridget is an experienced freelance writer, presenter and performer with a keen eye for innovative design and a passion for green technology. Post a CommentRelated Articles Just enter your friends and your email address into the form below For multiple addresses, separate each with a comma Privacy is safe with us because we have a strict privacy policy.
Dubai Architecture- The Burj al Alam, or The World Tower. Upon completion it will rank as the world's highest hotel. It is expected to be finished by 2009. At 480 meters it will only be 28 meters shorter than the Taipei 101. The Trump International Hotel & Tower, which will be the centerpiece of one of the palm islands, The Palm Jumeirah. Dubailand. Dubailand will be built on 3 billion square feet (107 miles^2) at an estimated $20 billion price tag. Dubai Sports City. Currently, the Walt Disney World Resort is the #1 tourist destination in the world. The Dubai Marina is an entirely man made development that will contain over 200 highrise buildings when finished. The Dubai Mall will be the largest shopping mall in the world with over 9 million square feet of shopping and around 1000 stores. Ski Dubai, which is already open, is the largest indoor skiing facility in the world. The UAE Spaceport would be the first spaceport in the world if construction ever gets under way. Some other other crazy shit...
pieceHomes: modular modern homes by Davis Studio Architecture + Design How to Design the Apple iPad in Photoshop With the release of the Apple iPad, we all knew it wouldn’t take long for the first tutorial on how to recreate it would appear on the net. In this tutorial, you’ll be learning how to design the Apple iPad in Adobe Photoshop. We’ll be using various different tools, such as shape tools, gradient tools, different blending mode tools and loads of great techniques. Let’s get started! Tutorial Outcome At the end of this tutorial, you should have something that looks like the image at the top of this post. Step 1 As in any tutorial, we firstly need to create a new document. Step 2 Change your Background Layers background color to a dark grey – as we’ll be working with a light grey color to begin with, this just makes it easier. Grab the Rounded Rectangle Tool and change the corner radius to 25px. Make another New Layer and call it ‘iPad Screen Border’. Make yet another New Layer and call it ‘iPad Screen’. Step 3 So far we have a very simple shape of the Apple iPad. Step 4 Step 5 We’re almost there!
13 More Modern, Mobile & Modular Tiny House Designs Could you live in 200 square feet or less? For most people, the answer to that question is an emphatic no – but perhaps that’s because you’ve never seen some of the amazingly imaginative, well-designed tiny houses that are popping up around the world. Tiny houses can be mobile (including awesome converted house trucks) or stationary, plugged in or off-grid, pre-fabricated or built on-site. Some are ultramodern while others are decidedly rustic, and though a few are just part-time retreats, many shelter occupants year-round. Fab Lab House: Small and Modern (images via: fablabhouse.com) Far from a shed-like tiny house, this imaginative home that was designed to ‘act like a tree’ won the Solar Decathlon Europe people’s choice award for both looks and sustainability. Tiny Green-Roofed Egg House in China (images via: treehugger) A Chinese student lives in a tiny egg-shaped house made of a bamboo frame and inspired by the grass-covered domes of Norway. Solar Powered Cube House Hyette Tiny House
Free Plans Micro Gambrel The Micro Gambrel measures 8-feet long and 7’4″ wide – which is just right for adapting to a trailer for a mobile micro house. The plans shows how to build the gambrel roof as well as the rest of the building. Use this as a shed, home office, or micro house. Download PDF PlansDownload SketchUp File 12×24 Homesteader’s Cabin v.2 This is the largest tiny house design you’ll find here. Download PDF Plans 8X12 Tiny House v.1 This is a classic tiny house with a 12/12 pitched roof. 5×8 Tiny Market House v.1 This house is intended to be used as a display for artisans at crafts fairs. Download PDF Plans 8×8 Tiny House v.3 This is a simple building intended to be be built on a simple foundation, like concrete piers. Download PDF Plans 8×16 Tiny Solar House v.2 This is a tiny house on a trailer designed to be lived in full-time. Download PDF Plans 8×20 Solar House with Gables v.1 This house has no loft but is long enough for a murphy bed downstairs. Download PDF Plans Like this: Like Loading...
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