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Folding Colorful Stitch Chair

igreenspot — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 09:55:25 +0000

Folding chair are very common especially to those homes with limited space. It will save them lots of space if using these type of chairs than those bulky conventional ones. However, saving from space at the same time having and artistic and unique design of folding chair is an extraordinary package and Adam Goodrum was making this possible with their unique folding chair called the Stitch Chair. It has been designed to make a total difference with the conventional folding chair, plus it has the ability to go completely flat and it is entirely comprised of aluminum. The chair also bisects along a hinge for a small footprint, which is very impressive at 15mm wide when collapsed.

Source :Adam Goodrum via CoolHunting

The Rocky Embankment on Jesus Galindez Avenue by ACXT Architects

igreenspot — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 08:45:42 +0000

Restoring a used building is a great project of some Architects being eco-friendly community members. This is what the ACXT Architects did with THE EMBANKMENT ON JESUS GALINDEZ AVENUE and the former electricity substation, which they created into a play area for children. It is very amazing to get use of the old architectures without spending too much and making them into wonderful places to play or re-use and benefit from it again. With this project the architects have converted the rocky embankment that had once represented as a barrier in the city into a connecting element for sitting for the benefit of the public.

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The Detroit Electric Car is Trying to Beat Tesla

igreenspot — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 07:16:16 +0000

Electric cars are getting better and better nowadays, and the one that is destined to beat Tesla is about to be born on June. The Detroit Electric car is what I am talking about in the form of the Proton Persona that is 100 percent electric powered for abut RM80K. It is not only an eco-friendly car but does also look superb that surely no one can afford to resist. In addition, maintaining the Detroit Electric is compared to maintaining an electric motor to gearbox, wherein the costs and maintenance procedures are similar, and charging the battery will take about seven hours, but a fast charger will let you charge in less than half an hour.

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Audi Auto Union Type C Pedal Car

igreenspot — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 06:14:15 +0000

Saving on the high prices of gas and the nature as well simply means using if not those electric powered cars are those that simply does not uses any gas powered engine like the Audi Auto Union Type C pedal car. The car is powered by a zero horsepower seven speed, chain drive pedal it yourself engine. In addition, it also has a hand brake lever and hydraulic double disc brakes. It has an aluminum frame, which means the car is light and will not be hard for you or your kids to run and operate. In addition, it also looks stunning and attractive though it is a bit retro looking.

Source : Audi via LimitedHype

Wind Light Vehicle : Wind-Powered Transportation Concept

igreenspot — Fri, 28 Nov 2008 04:05:11 +0000

Futuristic wind powered vehicle with a wing-like device to propel it along, just like a kite! “Wind Light Vehicle” is also an electric car concept with the idea of creating sustainable transportation in mind, which mean, you don’t have to worry if there’s no wind around, the electric motor in each of its three wheels can be used to run the vehicle. While this concept definitely tends towards the far end of future-forward, it does capture an inspired approach and we’re looking forward to the development of more immediately viable wind propelled vehicles.

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Milk Glass LED Light for Night Light Lamp

lyn — Thu, 27 Nov 2008 07:00:03 +0000

Eco friendly and user friendly are the perfect words to describe this creative milk glass LED Night Light Lamp. This extraordinary design of a lamp can be used as simply as by placing it upwards to turn it on and upside down to turn it off. Aside from being Eco and user friendly, the Milk Glass LED lamp also has a unique and attractive design. It deliciously looks like a glass filled with milk. I find this lamp perfect for your hallways and can be your lamp all night long in lieu of a lampshade. Using a battery cell to keep it going, it is also an energy saving lamp.

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The Amazing DIY Magazine Coffee Table

lyn — Thu, 27 Nov 2008 05:54:13 +0000

Made out of Magazine, this DIY magazine coffee table is astoundingly beautiful. What’s more interesting about this product is that the coffee table can be made possible without the use of some nails, glue or any other tools. Plus, you need not to throw away your old magazine anymore because you can use it in making this elegant and fashionable coffee table. See, you only do not have a nice coffee table, but you also help a lot in saving the earth from having mountains and mountains of landfill. I find this coffee table perfect for any contemporary places like homes, offices, bars or restaurants.

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Eco-Friendly Holiday Gift Items

lyn — Thu, 27 Nov 2008 04:41:19 +0000

The Holiday is now near and it is the best time for gift giving. Let us all share our blessing in an eco friendly way by giving them some gift items like what Merchant No. 4 has in their list of gift items. They have the Acacia Wood Measuring Spoons that is obviously look attractive and cute. Another wonderful thing they have is the Shiro + Kuro Purifying Charcoal Soaps. With this collection of white coal products gives anyone the ability to optimize their environment and well-being. It feels very rewarding that you have able to help others not just by giving them a gift but by giving them an eco-friendly gifts.

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Organically Varied Susurrus Chandelier by Item

lyn — Thu, 27 Nov 2008 03:38:12 +0000

Made from a collection of unglazed bone china bells, the Susurrus Chandelier by Item are subtly altered by organic firing variations wherein each of them has the ability to produce distinctive shape and acoustic tone, which will surely be soothing to the ears and eyes. I find this contemporary décor perfect for hotel lobby that has large crowd that could witness and appreciate the beauty and brightness it has. Though it was made of collected unglazed bone bells, the chandelier not only lessens some landfill but the beauty it has also stands out.

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Nissan Weave for Singapore by Nigel Chen

lyn — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 05:55:40 +0000

This new electric concept car called the Nissan Weave is another concept design by a Singapore based designer Nigel Chen. It is specifically designed for the high-rise urban areas like Singapore. This car concept is intended to save up space as the designer has seen a future problem for space as traffic congestion, which is a good factor in a car. However, to those people who love to travel together with family might not love this car. But if you will use your car just within the city limit, the Nissan Weave concept car is just the right car for you. You will not only save on space but on the skyrocketing gas prices as well.

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