Showing posts with label recyclable materials. Show all posts
Showing posts with label recyclable materials. Show all posts

Thursday, October 16, 2014

The Packtasche. A Convenient Lightweight Inexpensive Recyclable Cardboard Pannier Bag For Cyclists...

A nice idea from Viennese Architecture students Philipp Moherndl and Matthias Lechner.
Pannier bags are great, but they're expensive and people are nervous about leaving them on their bikes because they might get stolen
say the two young designers.
The Packtasche is a pair of cardboard panniers that you can fold up in seconds, use for shopping with its convenient handle, and put on your bike. We wanted to make it as smooth as possible to switch from being a pedestrian to getting on a bike, says Matthias, you can stop at the supermarket or in front of the store, go inside, get a Packtasche, do all your shopping in it, put it on your rack, and you're good to go.
And if it rains...








Thursday, June 20, 2013

Aaron Maret's Beautiful And Simple Rustic Home On Wheels Is Inspirational...

Aaron Maret is a self professed design geek.
It shows.
His little Pocket Shelter house on wheels made from recycled materials is an inspiration to all.
It's certainly one of the most beautiful I've seen and may well be seen as a benchmark for others to aspire to.
It's been five years in the making and the long gestation period for all sorts of reasons, lack of finance being one, does allow new ideas to form on ideas and so on. Often the best results are obtained by working slowly, it certainly gives space to find recyclable materials that will be needed.
Aaron and his partner are passionate about small spaces and simple living and ideas from treehouses and boats have also inspired the outcome of this wonderful home.
One of the things I love most about the interior is the use of timber slabs with free formed edges.
Have a look at how he's used this beautiful natural product throughout this unique space. Don't miss the cooktop bench with the angled cooker. Great design and wonderful attention to detail.
I could rave about this little house all day but I'll resist the urge.
Do look here for more information though.
Congratulations Aaron...










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