Out of many prefab house concepts I’ve seen lately, this one stand out. Created by New Zealand based architect studio Atelierworkshop, this house is a beautiful reincarnation of a prosaic shipping container. Just like a regular container it ships anywhere in a truck or a helicopter, attaches easily to any plot of land and allows comfortable existence for two adults and two children. […]
Container House
iCouch Counselling
Getting happy just got easier. iCouch.me is a new site for people to get matched to great online counseling professionals. iCouch.me is the easiest way to get great counseling online. It’s hard to find qualified, licensed therapists, especially online. The phone book and online searches have long been the standard means by which people found help. iCouch.me is a new, […]
Solar Energy Potable Water
Concerned about the lack of fresh water in the developing world, designer Gabriele Diamanti wanted a solution to desalinate water that was available to households rather than relying on giant, centralized plants. He also wanted it to be something inexpensive that could be made by local craftsman. The result is a ceramic solar still called the Eliodomestico that operates like […]
Quirky Glide
Sometimes, a product comes along that’s so clever but so unnecessary that you’re not really sure what to do with it. That’s how I genuinely feel about the Quirky Glide. It’s, basically, a clip-on squeegee that you attach at the back end of a knife’s blade so you can slide down all the leftovers sticking to the blade after you […]
290 Square Feet
Here is one truly inventive small dwelling. Small and also versatile. The story of this unusual home goes back to the year 1996, when Barcelona architects Eva Prats and Ricardo Flores were hired to convert an old community laundry into a penthouse. At just 27 square meters (290 square feet), the space was minimal; it was also just a temporary home for […]
Smartphone Apps Offering Banking Solutions
While the big banks have often been slow to take advantage of new technologies, startups such as Simple have realized how smartphones can help streamline financial transactions. Now Movenbank is offering a similar solution, with integrated tools to aid account holders in identifying how they could be saving money. Designed to be accessed through a dedicated app, Movenbank accounts enable […]
Instant Coffee Edible Packaging
MonoSol, the world leader in manufacturing water-soluble films, proudly introduces Vivos Edible Delivery Systems. Vivos edible water-soluble film are used to make pre-portioned pouches which conveniently deliver food products designed for use in hot or cold water. The edible packaging contains a single serving of instant coffee that brews when dropped into a cup of hot water.
Smart Kid Scale
With the progress of science and technology, we are in an unprecedented position where we are able to control almost every part of our lives. One of the latest fears is the growth of childhood obesity. Parents are looking for different ways to curb this phenomenon, and the latest weapon to join the fight is the Withings Smart Kid Scale. […]
Productive Luxury
Lexani Motorcars, a boutique Executive Vehicle Conversion company in California, has created one-of-a-kind vehicles that combine two of the greatest joys in life: productivity and luxury. Famous for its stunning Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Van conversions (with optional additions including a business station, a bed, or a marble bathroom), Lexani has provided vehicles for business executives, professional athletes, and government officials around […]
Ownshelf
One of the drawbacks of a wholehearted conversion to ebooks is the loss of the personal library, without which spontaneous title browsing and recommendation-making among friends is less likely to occur. Ownshelf aims to keep this tradition alive by replicating the physical library in digital space. The platform essentially provides a Dropbox-esque storage space where users can upload their complete […]