Previously, we had come across the Tiny Tack House, an entire home built along a single rectangular plan. However, this time around the Kanga Prefab House notches up on the ‘tiny’ factor by inducting a whole habitable space inside an area of just 20 ft x 14 ft.
German may not sound too romantic on our tongues (unlike their western French cousins), but Germany is a land with a high romantic heritage. Brothers Grimm were German linguists who popularized fairy tales like Snow White, Rapunzel and Cinderella. Even architecturally, they have the ‘Fairy Tale’ Neuschwanstein Castle in Bavaria. …
Whenever we think of ‘green’ power generating mechanisms, we tend to visualize solar panels and wind turbines. However, Salt Lake City based start-up Power Practical has taking up a different route by opting for ‘heat’, the oldest source of energy used by human civilization. In this regard, the company has …
Sometimes, the simple designs are the ones that remarkably improve your day. From the ‘Butterfly Effect’ perspective, you start off your day by waking up uneasily, and then accidentally spill your cup of coffee due to your state of drowsiness. This is bound to put your day in doldrums of …
We daresay this is the first time we have came across a novel design conception that symbolizes native religious traditions. Named as the ‘Vėsa’ (created by Egle Kirdulyte), the design scope inspired by ancient Baltic belief in nature, entails two outdoor seats which represent two different entities of sanctity.
A few days ago, we discussed about some simple modernist decor ideas for your bedrooms. And, now you can notch up on this contemporary quotient with equally modern accessories and appliances that would serve you aesthetically as well as functionally. Ranging from ambiance controlling LED lamps to advanced pillow mechanisms; the …
Previously in our Hot List section, we had harped about sinks that were designed with Steampunk essence. However, this time around we have decided to go for an assortment of sink designs with the common theme of eccentricity. So, start saying your goodbyes to the traditional curved
Modern day light fixtures have certainly traversed their scope of just illuminating our spatial forms (like homes, industries and other facilities). In fact, nowadays the design trend of lights follow a more ‘evolved’ pattern in which the conceptions have their unique sense of function and usability. In allusion to this …
With the chimes of rainy season ringing at all corners of the Northern Hemisphere, our good ole brollies might yet save the day from those light drizzles and dribbles. However, people with a bit of fashion sense (and gusto) do not take kindly to the drab black color compositions or …
Whether you want to tornado proof your house or are just planning on building a backyard shed, do take a gander at our Cool Tips sections. And, since we are talking about tips, it is high time we covered something about our home’s unsung hero – the roof. Now with …
