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The Porter Residence by SkB Architects
This stunning Porter Residence overlooking Lake Washington in Seattle was designed by SkB Architects with the goal is to maximize the relationship of the house to the lake through section and massing exploration and to create an open plan around a central living space that allows visual connection to adjacent spaces while maintaining defined intimate [...]
Prefabricated Dome House
This low-cost, eco-friendly prefabricated house, which looks like a modular igloo, is called the Dome House; However, as much as I find its unique form fascinating, it is the building material which is truly innovative. This prefab house is made from expanded polystyrene, “the fourth-generation building material” after wood, iron, and concrete.
The Dome House is [...]
The nine Conferences of FuturArc Forum on 19 February 2008
Gran Melia Jakarta Indonesia, Tuesday, 19 February 2008
Green Building
“The facts are well-known, largely undisputed, and devastating: we are systematically destroying our home, the planet we live on. Buildings are a major cause of green-house gas emissions, wastage and pollution, yet today we know that holistic sustainable design can minimize a building’s impact on the environment.”
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International conference series on green building opens in Jakarta
FuturArc Forum 2008 opened today (Tuesday 19 February) in Jakarta with experts on green building from around the world calling for action on sustainability. The forum is being held in nine cities across Asia Pacific with participation by 4,000 architects, engineers and property developers as well as students of these professions.
The forum opened in Jakarta [...]
Youth Swivel Desk Chair from Powell’s
This Youth swivel desk chair from Powell’s “Monster” collection offers supreme comfort and modern design. Perfectly sized between child and adult, this chair is great for home computer desks and offices.The swivel chair is adjustable in height to fit you best! The office chair also features ergonomically designed adjustable armrests to put you in correct [...]
Rincon 5 Series by Marmol Radziner
Marmol Radziner Prefab is excited to announce the launch of the Rincon Series.
Standard environmental features include recycled denim insulation, low VOC paint, and LED lighting. Upgrade options include, polished concrete flooring, Heath Ceramics tile, and a handcrafted American walnut kitchen island. Additionally, the Rincon Series can be solar powered and function completely off-grid.
660 square foot [...]
Culla Belly Children design from Italy
Italian designers Manuela Busetti and Andrea Garuti designing co-sleeper, Culla Belly (”Belly Crib”), who are won frize prize at Playing Design’s International Design Competition for children’s design. It would be nice to see this design winner make it to the marketplace.