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June 28, 2009
Prada transformer in action!
[posted by Benz Roos]
Interview by CNN Asia with Rem Koolhaas including video footage of the transformer pavilion for Prada. It’s really interesting to see a very short video a lot of designs by Rem Koolhaas.
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May 24, 2009
iStop by MIT
[posted by Benz Roos]
MIT's iStop at night
MIT's solar powered bus stop|: iStop
A high tech bus stop design by MIT. The bus stop, called iStop, is powered by solar power and includes Wi-Fi.
MIT on theit interactive bus shelter; “Riders can plan a bus trip on an interactive map, surf the Web, monitor their real-time exposure to pollutants and use their mobile devices as an interface with the bus shelter. They can also post ads and community announcements to an electronic bulletin board at the bus stop, enhancing the EyeStop’s functionality as a community gathering space.”
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Solar powered plane flighing over the Alps
[posted by Benz Roos]
Solar plane is flighing over the alps
Alps Crossing from Solar Flight on Vimeo.
Eric Raymond completed the first crossing of the Alps made by a solar airplane! ‘The most scenic flight of my life,’ as he put it, also had its intense moments. After the flight, he recounted the adventure. source: www.treehugger.com, solar flights check out this site for more amazing pictures!
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May 16, 2009
Tokyo Fiber ’09 Senseware
[posted by Donald®]
Waterlogo 09 by Hara Design Institute + Atelier Omoya, image © designboom
This is a sign made of water. Fibers given a special coating at the nano level completely repel the drops of water, much like a lotus leaf. when the droplets of water exceed a certain size, they roll away down the sloping surface under the influence of gravity.
The water drops well up to form letters on top of the sloped fabric, a new drop of water grows up to take the place of each drop that rolls away, so the water logo is constantly renewed.
The water drops form tails as they roll away. these tails is a result of friction between the water and the fabric.
Designers: Hara Design Institute & Atelier Omoya – Source: Designboom
See also: YouTube
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May 7, 2009
Flower as electrical conductor
[posted by Benz Roos]
Video by core 77 as they discribe on their website; “Paul Cocksedge created another marvel design which was presented on the Salone del Mobili in Milan: The table light Life 01 for Flos is a crystal vase with a lamp built into the base that turns on when a flower is inserted. The flower functions as an electrical conductor. The light turns off automatically when the flower wilts. Rendering Selene Tunesi.”