Wooden bike gallery
More “cocopunk” goodness, here a round-up of wooden bikes from around the world on Kevin Kelly’s Street Use. Wooden Bikes Related: Is Gilligan the next Jules Verne? Wooden bike
Energy & Sustainability
If you’re a maker just starting out your journey in sustainability, it can be overwhelming to figure out how to get started. From understanding the types of materials to utilize, learning what steps will help reduce waste and emissions, and finding inspiring new ways to explore creativity that don’t have a negative environmental impact. The good news is there are plenty of resources available for DIYers looking for ways to make their projects more sustainable – from simple switches you can make today, big-picture ideas for longterm change, or exciting new ways makers are helping push sustainability into the future. In these blog posts we’ll look at tips tricks and ideas specifically tailored towards diyers and makers on the road to creating projects with greater eco consciousness so that not only will you create something beautiful but also respect its impact on our planet!
Hops trellis from a tree
On EMS Labs, Lenore shows a simple way that her dad rigged a trellis for growing hops, using some scrap soaker hose, antenna wire, and a handy tree as the main structure. Hop Trellis
HOW TO – planter from reclaimed pallets
In this instructable, user fake_faux shows us all how to transform two wooden pallets into this deceptively simple planter which is also a frog shelter. If you’ve got a dad who likes to take on projects, these plans and a couple of pallets could make a great father’s day gift.
Air Monsters shows you how polluted your neighborhood is
“Air Monsters” is an art project / mobile instrument that explores air pollution in a more visible way. The “monsters” theme represents invisible monsters or pollutants in the local vicinity which are visualized on the screen of this mobile device. Watch the video for a description of the process of accruing the data. Air Monsters […]
Mark makes a chicken coop
On Dinosaurs and Robots, our very own Mark Frauenfelder (MAKE Editor-in-Chief) has been documenting his backyard chicken coop build. Building a Chicken Coop, Part 1
HOW TO – chair lift cable car
Instructables user Mockfish writes: My grandma has trouble walking these days and I was going to build her a ramp. After examining code requirements, etc, I realized that a full sized ramp would take up a lot of space and be very expensive. I had to figure something out that would help grandma and my […]
Chandeliers by Madeleine Boulesteix
These amazing chandeliers are made from old spoons, jelly bowls, teacups and more. These are a great inspiration for making your own chandeliers. If you decide to remake one, don’t forget to post it in our MAKE Flickr photo pool. Via – re-nest – Chandeliers by Madeleine Boulesteix Read more about Chandeliers by Madeleine Boulesteix
