Showing posts with label eco. Show all posts
Showing posts with label eco. Show all posts
Sculptures by Kate D. MacDowell
Sculptor Kate MacDowell is mainly working with the porcelain. Her works borrow from environmental degradation, mythology, art history, figures of speech and other cultural touchstones.
Volkswagen’s 'Formula XL1'
The hybrid system of the VW XL1 combines a 0.8 liter two-cylinder TDI engine with an electric motor that adds an extra 27 HP. The XL1 can sprint from 0 to 60 mph in 11.9 seconds, while its top speed is 100 mph (electronically limited). This concept has a fuel consumption of 0.9 l/100 km and emits 24 g/km CO2 and XL1 can also be driven for up to 35 kilometers in pure electric mode. The battery can be charged from a conventional household electric outlet.
Crimean Pinecone by Pavel Eekra
Designer Pavel Eekra has created the Crimean Pinecone Lamp. Crimen Pinecone Lamp consists of 56 plates and screws, without an internal skeleton due to rounding forms plaques form gaps through which light passes.
The Bourke House
Pacific Environments Architects have designed the Bourke House in the hills above Buckleton Bay, Matakana, New Zealand.
The original family summer cottage relocated to next door made way for a new campsite – conceptual 'tents', formed as connected pavilions. The pavilions are linked, forming a protective backing to the central space – the 'campsite heart' – as a gathering space, providing comfort, protection and connection with the land and activities. Main pavilion invites relaxation and nourishment, raised to acquaint with the coastal islands. Adjacent is the protective sleeping pavilion being adaptable for experiencing the ambience of the campsite and outlook; or being closed off for privacy.
Sliding glass doors enhance the spaces for opening up, experiencing, connecting. There’s no holding back, just feeling what is – sea breezes, reflections and sea-change personalities, moonlight and sun; whilst being secure from storms.
At one with Mother Nature, utilising her energies for cooling, heating, utilising solar hot-water, rainwater-recycling – for nourishing, refreshing, honouring the earth.
Architects: Peter Eising and Lucy Gauntlett. Photographs by Lucy Gauntlett.
The original family summer cottage relocated to next door made way for a new campsite – conceptual 'tents', formed as connected pavilions. The pavilions are linked, forming a protective backing to the central space – the 'campsite heart' – as a gathering space, providing comfort, protection and connection with the land and activities. Main pavilion invites relaxation and nourishment, raised to acquaint with the coastal islands. Adjacent is the protective sleeping pavilion being adaptable for experiencing the ambience of the campsite and outlook; or being closed off for privacy.
Sliding glass doors enhance the spaces for opening up, experiencing, connecting. There’s no holding back, just feeling what is – sea breezes, reflections and sea-change personalities, moonlight and sun; whilst being secure from storms.
At one with Mother Nature, utilising her energies for cooling, heating, utilising solar hot-water, rainwater-recycling – for nourishing, refreshing, honouring the earth.
Architects: Peter Eising and Lucy Gauntlett. Photographs by Lucy Gauntlett.
The Voltitude bike
We are proud to introduce our revolutionary folding electric bike, result of nearly 5 years of development and 13 international patents. Featuring our amazing EasyFold™ system, the Voltitude bike can be folded and unfolded in exactly one second which makes it by far the world’s easiest and quickest folding system. Its latest generation motor and battery module provides up to 30 kms of fun and effortless riding. And it's so beautifully designed that you will want to keep it near you at all times.
Reptile Car
Reptile is a hybrid roadster concept. The idea is to make a light weight racing car that can also be used on streets.
