The “CordWrap” is a simple addition to any wall power outlet. Simply replace your current outlet cover with a cut metal fitting with its ends protruding from the surface of the wall. Use these protruding ends to wrap the extra cord around it so that it doesn’t clutter your floor. Another benefit of this design […]
Scott writes in – Shades of Soylent Green — G.V. Rao has built a pedal powered refrigeration unit that can be pedaled to nearly freezing in about 25 minutes using human power rather than a motor to run the compressor. A little more information here & here…
WebUrbanist posted a collection of impressive building conversions – the most eye-catching entry of the list is Joanne Ussery’s very sweet Boeing 727 turned luxury living quarters – What could be better than an amazing house made out of an airplane? A cheap one. The plane itself cost just $2000, though moving it cost $4000 […]
Over on Dinosaurs and Robots, Mister Jalopy has been enthusiastically blogging about nifty small buildings, backyard offices, rural getaways, i.e. “shackitecture.” Definitely worth checking out if Lilliputian dwelling is your idea of fun. Shackitecture
The “Telemegaphone Dale” by Magnus Torstensson and Erik Sandelin is a loudspeaker post on top of Bergkletten in Dale, Norway. To use the project, just call it with your cell phone and your voice is amplified and played out the hilltop speaker. The project officially opens on August 2nd and is part of a larger […]
This version of the classic “color organ” (a device tht translates audio signals into light patterns) uses high intensity LEDs that are controlled by a discrete transistor drive circuit. Since this design uses LEDs it needs minimal power to run and was designed specifically for extended battery use. Check out the link below for circuit […]
There’s an exhibit of site-specific earth art installations going on at the Royal Botanical Gardens in Ontario, Canada. Artists from all over the world have come to install unique environmental pieces, which will be on view until October 13. There are sod ramps, floating sculptures, and other Andy Goldsworthy-esque pieces. There’s also a tumblog of […]
