Office buildings are notorious for wasting paper, but not so with the heritage-listed Legion House. Australian architectural practice Francis-Jones Morehen Thorp designed a multipurpose energy-efficient development in Sydney that includes a commercial tower, retail space and an ambitious green refurbishment. The architects designed two new levels for the 1902 Legion House and deployed state-of-the-art technology that converts paper waste into […]
Clean Energy From Paper Waste
Pipe Candleholders
Bekking produced the piece herself for more than a year and then decided to partner with Sweatshop Deluxe, a design label that gives young Dutch designers a platform to get their handmade work into production. Concrete Candleholders Inspired by Plumbing Pipes [Design Milk]
Courage Gowns
From the wide array of X-Rays, CT and MRI scans to dental exams, etc…Medical visits can be very frightening to pediatric patients. MRI Ingenuity realized the need to help pediatric patients through their medical procedures. We were inspired to create Courage Gowns. They are designed to boost morale and instill courage in pediatric patients. It begins with a statement “We […]
Manta Chair
Inspired by Manta fish, Manta Chair has a unique look with its elaborate lines. Combining structural elements made of wood, steel and plastics, it uses materials in harmony. The stackable chair offers a variety of colors in its transparent seating. Using one wooden leg for the back and spine, design follows a minimalistic approach and aims for a light, simple […]
Reshape How You Shoot With Your GoPro
GoRigIt is a revolutionary new case that connects your GoPro to your iPhone, enabling you to get the right shot the first time. Ever been out filming with your GoPro just to get home and find that you never got that perfect shot? Getting an external viewing screen is an option, but that’s just one more thing to carry around […]
Establishing Yourself as an Authoritative Interior Design Professional
If you’re passionate about interior design and want to turn your hobby into your dream job, you’ll need to work hard to build up a prestigious reputation that wins you clients and ensures you have a reliable income for the foreseeable future. So, how do you get from zero to hero in the world of interior design? In essence, you […]
Drinks Pairing with Music
Ever wonder what libation best complements Lady Gaga? Well, according to Drinkify, it’s a 6 oz. vodka served neat with an olive. Upon selecting a song or artist, the site suggests the perfect cocktail to pair with one’s musical taste. So while Snoop sounds best with a 10 oz. gin, a 10 oz. wheatgrass juice, and a 12 oz. lemon […]
Starting a Cool Boutique Hotel Business
Boutique hotels became very popular during the 1980s, particularly in major cities such as London, New York and San Francisco. Take a quick look inside one, and it’s easy to understand their appeal, right across the board. Boutique hotels don’t just offer something different to travellers and holiday makers. They also offer a unique business opportunity for prospective owners as […]
Food Waste Powered Supermarket
Proving that there’s life beyond the dumpster for wasted food, a U.K. store just became the first in the country to be totally powered by leftovers. The Guardian reports that a Sainsbury’s store in the West Midlands of the U.K. is set to leave the national power grid in favor of food power created through the anaerobic digestion of food […]
How to Sell Swank on the London Property Market
London is not a place void of sophisticated style and quirky charm; in fact, it’s probably got enough kookiness for the entire nation. With one bedroom apartments selling for well in excess of one million pounds on a regular basis, if you want to sell high-end apartments you’ll need some help to get started. If not, your properties are bound […]