Ancient practices can seem a bit strange nowadays, but some of them are surprisingly effective. Such is this next technique, an ancient Japanese one that helps you preserve wood with the use of fire. This seems quite odd at first, but let us tell you more about it. The process is called Shou Sugi Ban and it refers to the charring, cooling and cleaning of wood. By treating the wood with fire, you can make it more resistant and preserve it for a long time, even make it fire resistant. Continue reading “Japanese technique of preserving/antiquing wood” »
Inflatable concrete homes, sounds like something from a science-fiction movie when in fact it is reality. Inflatable concrete, is a material created with the use of new technology and these next dome homes below resemble houses from an ancient time. The concrete Binishell dome homes are a creation of architect Nicolo Bini and the technique he used is very strange, but innovating. He starts from ground level and slowly builds the layers of the walls, then adds a load of concrete to create the domes. Continue reading “Dome Homes Made from Inflatable Concrete Cost Just $3,500” »
The increasing number of homeless people have inspired Emily Duffy (15), a student from Desmond College, to develop a project that she presented at the BT Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition at the RDS, Dublin, where some of the brightest ideas of young people are shown. The project consists in a lightweight sleeping bag that includes various safety features and is suitable for different conditions, a replacement for Continue reading “Fire-proof Sleeping Bag for Homeless People Invented by a Teenager” »
It might seem easier to throw away old jeans, but it’s actually more productive to repurpose them in more creative ways. For instance, a simple DIY project can be implemented with little effort. We present you the jeans recycled into garden apron! You’re only a few cuts away from a nice and simple jean apron for your garden work. What’s more exciting about this DIY project is that there is now sewing involved. Check out the video tutorial featured below Continue reading “How to Recycle Jeans into a Garden Apron” »
Living in a house and having a cat can make it difficult for you to keep your pet indoors. Apartment cats are different from house cats, as the space available to them is different, so house cats might be tempted to go outdoors. But that’s not very safe, as they are lots of cars and other animals on the streets and your cat’s life can be in danger. To protect your cat, you can build a Catio, which is an enclosed cat patio that will work as a safe place for your pet. Continue reading “Keep Your Cat Safe and Happy With “Catio Spaces”” »
Did you know of this alternative battery that is made from salt and water? It’s the invention of Jay Whitacre, who won the prestigious Lemelson-MIT Prize of $500,000. The battery was named Aqueous Hybrid Ion (AHI) and was developed with the use of non-toxic materials, such as salt water and carbon. The battery is efficinet when it comes in contact with solar and wind energy and it is already manufactured by Whitacre’s company, Aquion Energy. This innovative renawable energy resource, can change the way we interact with technology in our everyday lives and makes this type of energy affordable to anyone. The biggest issue that Whitacre managed Continue reading “Eco-friendly battery made from salt and water last 10 times longer” »
Log homes are definitely architectural pieces that can express extravagance.The work is simply superb. It’s even more impressive when you come to think that the entire residence was built with handcrafted logs. Discover the wonder of unique comfort and resort hospitality in the middle of British Columbia’s pristine wilderness! The Chilko Experience Wilderness Resort is not far from the town of Williams Lake, BC. Phil Huston, the owner of Chilko & Bryan Reid, the owner of Pioneer, Continue reading “Tower Log Home Design” »
Taking care for the environment proves to be much easier than thought about decades ago. A biodegradable coffee cup embedded with seeds that grow into trees may have sounded like science-fiction a few years back, but now it’s a reality! The idea comes from California-based company called Reduce. Reuse. Grow and its main designer Alex Henige. How can a cup of this thinness keep the seeds unaffected whilst the process of drinking coffee is also uninterrupted? Continue reading “A Coffee Cup That Has Native Seeds Embedded Within The Material To Be Used For Reforestation In Your Local Communities.” »
Remember that time during your childhood when you used to build tents or forts out of the bed or sofa? If you do, you definitely had a typical childhood! Also, this will probably trigger more memories for you. The Orwell Sofa is the grown-up version of a home-made fortress. It was developed by Barcelona-based designers Alvaro Goula and Pablo Figuera, as a multifunctional piece of furniture. You can use it as a sofa, a daybed, a bed, or even a private cabin.
When in need for more privacy you can just let the curtains drop and your fortress of solitude will be ready! Continue reading “Orwell Cabin Bed: Transform Your Sofa Into A Fortress Of Privacy” »
