For Marc Grañén, the test of his concept was the reaction from his young children. When he told his kids, ages 6 and 9, about his idea for creating green roofs for city buses, the boys began drawing pictures, telling their friends, and offering up wildly imaginative suggestions. “They go crazy when they talk about it,” Grañén said about his […]
Urban Green Buses
3D Printed Bionic Ear
Scientists over at princeton university have combined electronics with biology to create a 3D printed bionic ear. The artificial organ is a result of the team’s exploration into using the prototyping technique to print out cells and nano particles. Purchasing a basic 3D printer online, the researchers, lead by michael alpine, an assistant professor of mechanical and aerospace engineering, used […]
Murphy’s Pet Bed for Beloved Dogs
Murphy’s Pet Bed is a new award winning Architect designed, Modern Fold-Out Pet Bed for the pampered pet and the stylish modern owner. Perfect for large dogs or multiple smaller dogs, these beds provide your pampered pets a comfortable bed when needed but fold up into a stylish piece of furniture when not in use. This modern design allows for space […]
iRetrofone
This cool new iRetrofone transforms your modern iPhone into a fully-functional steampunk-style vintage telephone. Just slide an iPhone 5 in and you’ll not only be able to find it when a call comes in, but you can actually hear the caller on the hefty corded handset that you can shoulder hug for handsfree calling. Steam thankfully not required for the power source. […]
DO-RA Radiation Sensor
DO-RA is a radiation gadget that will plug into the audio jack on a smartphone, tablet or laptop and, when used in conjunction with the DO-RA app, will be able to record radiation measurements — using a silicon-based ionizing radiation sensor — to build up a picture of radiation exposure for the mobile owner or at a particular location (if […]
Shipping Container Modular House
The COMMOD House by ContainMe! is a 100% recyclable modular house made from repurposed shipping containers. The modern home can grow or shrink according to its residents’ needs, it features a low energy footprint, and it’s made form healthy, low-voc materials like clay, wood, cellulose and steel. Modular Modern COMMOD House is Made From Recycled Shipping Containers [Inhabitat]
MotorMood for Drivers
Now drivers have an easy and safe way to share their feelings with other drivers. Having a good day? Display the happy. Some jerk tailgating? Show your anger. See someone cute in the car behind you? Give them a wink. With MotorMood, driving becomes a little more human and a lot more fun. Faces are turned on and off by […]
Modern Fold-Out Pet Bed
Perfect for large dogs or multiple smaller dogs, these beds provide your pampered pets a comfortable bed when needed but fold up into a stylish piece of furniture when not in use. This modern design allows for space saving in smaller spaces and chic style anywhere. Originally debuting at the Austin, Texas Barkitecture event benefitting local pet charities in the […]
Sea Fort Hotel
So you’ve already toured all of London, and seen all there is to see? Then it might be time to head out to sea for a weekend stay at the Spitbank Fort private island sea hotel. Nestled just a mile outside Portsmouth Harbor in Hampshire, England, this newly born boutique hotel is located in an abandoned sea fort (formerly used to defend […]
Campfire Fishing Rod
Fire up some tasty snacks around the campfire with campfire cooking gear anyone can use! The Campfire Fishing Rod is an innovative campfire roasting stick to create a fun way to roast your campfire foods like peppers, hot dogs, shrimp, and much more. Featuring a fishing pole appeal this fun roasting stick has a stainless steel line and roasting hooks, […]