Inhabitat - Sustainable Design Innovation, Eco Architecture, Green Building » Transforming Furniture http://inhabitat.com Green design & eco innovation for a better world Wed, 19 Jun 2013 18:00:09 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=abc Alien and Monkey’s Sand Furniture Turns Back to Dust at the End of its Lifecycle http://inhabitat.com/alien-and-monkeys-sand-furniture-turns-back-to-dust-at-the-end-of-its-lifecycle/ http://inhabitat.com/alien-and-monkeys-sand-furniture-turns-back-to-dust-at-the-end-of-its-lifecycle/#comments Mon, 06 May 2013 15:47:23 +0000 Lidija Grozdanic http://inhabitat.com/?p=508682
The furniture is produced using molds made from reclaimed wood. Alien and Monkey deploy traditional processes of ceramic manufacturing to create the molds for the Sand Furniture. The Sand Packaging revisits the act of giving and receiving gifts. Instead]]> Alien and Monkey design, furniture design, sand furniture, earth furniture, green materials, recycled materials, chair design, recyclable chair, recyclable furniture, green packaging, green design Alien and Monkey design, furniture design, sand furniture, earth furniture, green materials, recycled materials, chair design, recyclable chair, recyclable furniture, green packaging, green design Alien and Monkey design, furniture design, sand furniture, earth furniture, green materials, recycled materials, chair design, recyclable chair, recyclable furniture, green packaging, green design Alien and Monkey design, furniture design, sand furniture, earth furniture, green materials, recycled materials, chair design, recyclable chair, recyclable furniture, green packaging, green design Alien and Monkey design, furniture design, sand furniture, earth furniture, green materials, recycled materials, chair design, recyclable chair, recyclable furniture, green packaging, green design Alien and Monkey design, furniture design, sand furniture, earth furniture, green materials, recycled materials, chair design, recyclable chair, recyclable furniture, green packaging, green design Alien and Monkey design, furniture design, sand furniture, earth furniture, green materials, recycled materials, chair design, recyclable chair, recyclable furniture, green packaging, green design Alien and Monkey design, furniture design, sand furniture, earth furniture, green materials, recycled materials, chair design, recyclable chair, recyclable furniture, green packaging, green design

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]]> http://inhabitat.com/alien-and-monkeys-sand-furniture-turns-back-to-dust-at-the-end-of-its-lifecycle/feed/ 0 D*Haus to Launch a Kickstarter Campaign to Develop Shape-Shifting Home and Products http://inhabitat.com/dhaus-to-launch-a-kickstarter-campaign-to-develop-the-dtable-and-the-ddynamic/ http://inhabitat.com/dhaus-to-launch-a-kickstarter-campaign-to-develop-the-dtable-and-the-ddynamic/#comments Thu, 28 Mar 2013 15:06:59 +0000 Taz Loomans http://inhabitat.com/?p=495172
D*Haus, the ultra-innovative company behind the the first dynamic house in the world, is set to launch a kickstarter campaign on April 3 to raise funds for the development of their two flagship products, the D*Dynamic home and the D*Table home furnishing.]]> D*Haus, dynamic house, D*Haus kickstarter campaign, D*Table, D*Dynamic, henry ernest dudeny mathematical theory, shape shifting house, house changes shape according to seasons, house folds in on itself in the winter, house opens up in the summer

D*Haus, the ultra-innovative company behind the the first dynamic house in the world, is set to launch a kickstarter campaign on April 3 to raise funds for the development of their two flagship products, the D*Dynamic home and the D*Table home furnishing. Their shape-shifting products are based on a mathematical theory by Henry Ernest Dudeny, which explains how to compose a perfect square using equilateral triangles.
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]]> http://inhabitat.com/dhaus-to-launch-a-kickstarter-campaign-to-develop-the-dtable-and-the-ddynamic/feed/ 0 Klopf Klopf: Multifunctional Furniture Turns Into a Kitchen Unit, Desk, Bookshelf or Wardrobe http://inhabitat.com/klopf-klopf-multifunctional-furnishing-turns-into-a-kitchen-unit-desk-bookshelf-or-wardrobe/ http://inhabitat.com/klopf-klopf-multifunctional-furnishing-turns-into-a-kitchen-unit-desk-bookshelf-or-wardrobe/#comments Wed, 27 Mar 2013 19:30:14 +0000 Ana Lisa Alperovich http://inhabitat.com/?p=495032
Here at Inhabitat we love multifunctional furnishings that allow people to adapt small spaces to suit different needs. Our latest discovery is Johannes Häuser’s ‘Klopf Klopf’, a clever furnishing that can be used as a kitchen unit, desk, a bookshelf]]> Johannes Häuser, multifunctional furniture, Klopf Klopf, no glue no screws, germn design, Kitchen Unit, Desk, Wardrobe, DIY, green furniture, Transforming Furniture

Here at Inhabitat we love multifunctional furnishings that allow people to adapt small spaces to suit different needs. Our latest discovery is Johannes Häuser’s ‘Klopf Klopf’, a clever furnishing that can be used as a kitchen unit, desk, a bookshelf or a wardrobe – and it can be assembled without the use of glue or screws to boot.

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]]> http://inhabitat.com/klopf-klopf-multifunctional-furnishing-turns-into-a-kitchen-unit-desk-bookshelf-or-wardrobe/feed/ 1 Cube 6: Naho Matsuno’s Clever Wood Cube Transforms Into Six Individual Stools http://inhabitat.com/naho-matsunos-cube-6-transforms-into-six-individual-stools/ http://inhabitat.com/naho-matsunos-cube-6-transforms-into-six-individual-stools/#comments Tue, 12 Feb 2013 19:18:33 +0000 Radhika Sawhney http://inhabitat.com/?p=483162
Spotted at Dezeen, Cube 6 is an innovative piece of space-saving furniture that transforms from a cube-shaped stool into 6 distinct benches or tables. Designer Naho Matsuno used a system of rails to allow the legs of each small stool to slide into another,]]> Cube 6, Naho Matsuno, Japanese Design, Transforming Stool, Space Saving Furniture, Cube Stools, Salone Satellite, Mlian Design Week, Milan Furniture Fair, Salone Del Mobile

Spotted at Dezeen, Cube 6 is an innovative piece of space-saving furniture that transforms from a cube-shaped stool into 6 distinct benches or tables. Designer Naho Matsuno used a system of rails to allow the legs of each small stool to slide into another, while the top of each of the small stool forms the 6 surfaces of a cube.

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]]> http://inhabitat.com/naho-matsunos-cube-6-transforms-into-six-individual-stools/feed/ 0 Joscha Weiand’s Loose Joints Is a Fun DIY Kit for Making Furniture http://inhabitat.com/loose-joints-is-a-fun-diy-kit-for-making-furniture/ http://inhabitat.com/loose-joints-is-a-fun-diy-kit-for-making-furniture/#comments Wed, 23 Jan 2013 21:30:04 +0000 Ana Lisa Alperovich http://inhabitat.com/?p=471796
If you are tired of having the same IKEA furniture as all your friends, this great building kit might be your way out of that carbon copy world. Low-cost, portable and easy to use, Loose Joints by Dutch designer Joscha Weiand will help you build your own unique]]> Joscha Weiand, Loose Joints, DIY furniture, multifunctional furniture, transformable furniture, screw, building kit, wooden poles, DIY, green furniture, Transforming Furniture

If you are tired of having the same IKEA furniture as all your friends, this great building kit might be your way out of that carbon copy world. Low-cost, portable and easy to use, Loose Joints by Dutch designer Joscha Weiand will help you build your own unique furniture, suited to your needs to boot!

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]]> http://inhabitat.com/loose-joints-is-a-fun-diy-kit-for-making-furniture/feed/ 1 The Rectangline Chair is a Simple Geometric Seat that Doubles as a Bookshelf http://inhabitat.com/the-rectangline-chair-is-a-simple-geometric-seat-that-doubles-as-a-bookshelf/ http://inhabitat.com/the-rectangline-chair-is-a-simple-geometric-seat-that-doubles-as-a-bookshelf/#comments Wed, 14 Nov 2012 22:00:01 +0000 Itamar Neiger http://inhabitat.com/new-post-submission-1625/
The RECTANGLINE CHAIR is a very basic and simple chair that joins the pure geometric forms of the rectangle and the line. A large part of the chair ( the seat and the back rest ) is made out of plywood, and the bottom surface and the legs are made of white]]> Itamar Neiger, RECTANGLINE CHAIR, sustainable design, green design, green furniture, sustainable furniture, eco furnishings, transforming chair, multipurpose furniture, bookshelf, bookcase, multifunctional furniture

The RECTANGLINE CHAIR is a very basic and simple chair that joins the pure geometric forms of the rectangle and the line. A large part of the chair ( the seat and the back rest ) is made out of plywood, and the bottom surface and the legs are made of white pigmented polymer. The legs serve to give the seat the proper seating angle. The back rest can be set in a reclined or upright position by fitting it into different slats in the chair’s base. As illustrated in the photo, the chair can also be used as a simple bookshelf.

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]]> http://inhabitat.com/the-rectangline-chair-is-a-simple-geometric-seat-that-doubles-as-a-bookshelf/feed/ 0 LLSTOL: A Multifunctional Seat Suited for Small Spaces http://inhabitat.com/llstol-a-multifunctional-table-and-seat-thats-perfect-for-small-spaces/ http://inhabitat.com/llstol-a-multifunctional-table-and-seat-thats-perfect-for-small-spaces/#comments Wed, 14 Nov 2012 21:04:08 +0000 Tanja Locicnik http://inhabitat.com/new-post-submission-1719/
Slovenian designer Luka Locicnik and a local chair making company, STOL & STOL, developed LLSTOL, an ingenious lounge chair that can be used a multitude of ways. Successfully funded on Kickstarter, LLSTOL consists of  two identically “L” shaped]]> LLTOL, Luka Locicnik, modular furniture, transforming furniture, Kickstarter campaign, beech plywood, eco-friendly table, eco-friendly bookcase, eco-friendly stool, eco-friend chair, eco-friendly furniture, green furniture, green chairs, green stools, green bookcases

Slovenian designer Luka Locicnik and a local chair making company, STOL & STOL, developed LLSTOL, an ingenious lounge chair that can be used a multitude of ways. Successfully funded on Kickstarter, LLSTOL consists of  two identically “L” shaped beechwood forms that can be easily folded and stored in a small space. The piece can be assembled into a small table, a bench, a bookshelf, or a sculptural centerpiece. LLSTOL boasts an elegant aesthetic that works well with any interior.

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]]> http://inhabitat.com/llstol-a-multifunctional-table-and-seat-thats-perfect-for-small-spaces/feed/ 0 Itay Kirshenbaum’s Transforming Chair is Four Seats in One http://inhabitat.com/itay-kirshenbaums-transforming-chair-is-four-seats-in-one/ http://inhabitat.com/itay-kirshenbaums-transforming-chair-is-four-seats-in-one/#comments Mon, 12 Nov 2012 23:00:52 +0000 Alyssa Alimurung http://inhabitat.com/new-post-submission-1723/
Designer Itay Kirshenbaum has a created a 4 in 1 chair that can be turned into four different seats with a simple flip. Kirshenbaum developed his chair during his industrial design studies at Hadassah College in Israel, and it's capable of serving as]]>

Designer Itay Kirshenbaum has a created a 4 in 1 chair that can be turned into four different seats with a simple flip. Kirshenbaum developed his chair during his industrial design studies at Hadassah College in Israel, and it’s capable of serving as a rocking chair, a beach chair, a double bench or a plain ol’ chair. The 4 in 1 chair is made of wood and manufactured using CNC technology.

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]]> http://inhabitat.com/itay-kirshenbaums-transforming-chair-is-four-seats-in-one/feed/ 0 Brilliant ‘Rocking Knit’ Chair Creates Winter Hats While You Sit! http://inhabitat.com/brilliant-rocking-knit-chair-creates-winter-hats-while-you-sit/ http://inhabitat.com/brilliant-rocking-knit-chair-creates-winter-hats-while-you-sit/#comments Tue, 06 Nov 2012 22:20:30 +0000 Beth Buczynski http://inhabitat.com/?p=455853
Technology advances in the blink of an eye – while many are obsessed with the latest high-tech devices, let’s not forget that low-tech innovation can also be revolutionary. ECAL students Damien Ludi and Colin Peillex have created a brilliant “Rocking Knit” chair that uses kinetic energy generated from the chair’s gliding motion to knit a [...]]]> ECAL, Low tech, rocking chair, knitting, design, human power, furniture, fashion, winter clothing

Technology advances in the blink of an eye – while many are obsessed with the latest high-tech devices, let’s not forget that low-tech innovation can also be revolutionary. ECAL students Damien Ludi and Colin Peillex have created a brilliant “Rocking Knit” chair that uses kinetic energy generated from the chair’s gliding motion to knit a winter hat while you sit! The pair unveiled the multitasking rocker at ECAL‘s ‘Low-Tech Factory’ exposition during Designers’ Saturday in Langenthal, Switzerland.

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]]> http://inhabitat.com/brilliant-rocking-knit-chair-creates-winter-hats-while-you-sit/feed/ 0 J1 Studio’s Modular “T.shelf” Takes Plywood and Zip-Ties Into a New Dimension http://inhabitat.com/j1-studios-modular-t-shelf-takes-plywood-and-zip-ties-into-a-new-dimension/ http://inhabitat.com/j1-studios-modular-t-shelf-takes-plywood-and-zip-ties-into-a-new-dimension/#comments Tue, 06 Nov 2012 20:16:45 +0000 Morgana Matus http://inhabitat.com/?p=455900
Los Angeles-based design firm J1 Studio has taken plywood and zip-ties out of the local hardware store and into the world of fine furnishings. Their modern, modular “T.shelf” can be assembled in a variety of different configurations to suit its environment – it’s equally at home on a wall or standing up on the floor. [...]]]> t.shelf, j1 studio, los angeles, modular, bookshelf, plywood, zip-tie

Los Angeles-based design firm J1 Studio has taken plywood and zip-ties out of the local hardware store and into the world of fine furnishings. Their modern, modular “T.shelf” can be assembled in a variety of different configurations to suit its environment – it’s equally at home on a wall or standing up on the floor. The T.Shelf is available for purchase through the J1 Studio website.

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]]> http://inhabitat.com/j1-studios-modular-t-shelf-takes-plywood-and-zip-ties-into-a-new-dimension/feed/ 0 Design Academy Eindhoven Graduate Asnate Bockis Makes Lifesaving Furnishings to Stay Afloat http://inhabitat.com/design-academy-eindhoven-graduate-asnate-bockis-makes-lifesaving-products-to-stay-afloat/ http://inhabitat.com/design-academy-eindhoven-graduate-asnate-bockis-makes-lifesaving-products-to-stay-afloat/#comments Tue, 06 Nov 2012 15:45:36 +0000 Radhika Sawhney http://inhabitat.com/?p=455466
In the wake of the recent hurricane, the significance of disaster management products is increasing steadily, and we are glad to see that young designers are already channeling their endeavors in that direction. Design Academy Eindhoven graduate Asnate Bockis brings]]>

In the wake of the recent hurricane, the significance of disaster management products is increasing steadily, and we are glad to see that young designers are already channeling their endeavors in that direction. Design Academy Eindhoven graduate Asnate Bockis brings us two lifesaving products as a part of her project ‘Floating Among Clouds’; a system created to adapt to a waterlogged environment and aid survival in times of floods.

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]]> http://inhabitat.com/design-academy-eindhoven-graduate-asnate-bockis-makes-lifesaving-products-to-stay-afloat/feed/ 0 Supermodern 1920′s Rietveld Schröder House in Utrecht is a Simple, Elegant and Completely Transformable Home http://inhabitat.com/1920s-rietveld-schroder-house-in-utrecht-is-a-simple-elegant-and-completely-transformable-home/ http://inhabitat.com/1920s-rietveld-schroder-house-in-utrecht-is-a-simple-elegant-and-completely-transformable-home/#comments Fri, 02 Nov 2012 14:49:26 +0000 Ana Lisa Alperovich http://inhabitat.com/?p=438435
To make this classic adaptable home, Rietveld worked side by side with Mrs. Schroder trying to please her and her notions of living without walls and having a strong inside-outside connection. The only building ever designed to follow the basis of De Stijl]]> Rietveld Schröderhuis, Utrech, The Netherlands, Ana Lisa Alperovich, Piet Mondrian, Mrs. Truus Schröder-Schräder, Gerrit Rietveld, De Stijl's, Piet Mondrian, Red and Blue Chair, Dutch design, minimalistic, museum, UNESCO, opo-up furniture, sliding walls, cork floor, natural light, modern architecture, Architecture, Daylighting, Transforming Furniture Rietveld Schröderhuis, Utrech, The Netherlands, Ana Lisa Alperovich, Piet Mondrian, Mrs. Truus Schröder-Schräder, Gerrit Rietveld, De Stijl's, Piet Mondrian, Red and Blue Chair, Dutch design, minimalistic, museum, UNESCO, opo-up furniture, sliding walls, cork floor, natural light, modern architecture, Architecture, Daylighting, Transforming Furniture Rietveld Schröderhuis, Utrech, The Netherlands, Ana Lisa Alperovich, Piet Mondrian, Mrs. Truus Schröder-Schräder, Gerrit Rietveld, De Stijl's, Piet Mondrian, Red and Blue Chair, Dutch design, minimalistic, museum, UNESCO, opo-up furniture, sliding walls, cork floor, natural light, modern architecture, Architecture, Daylighting, Transforming Furniture Rietveld Schröderhuis, Utrech, The Netherlands, Ana Lisa Alperovich, Piet Mondrian, Mrs. Truus Schröder-Schräder, Gerrit Rietveld, De Stijl's, Piet Mondrian, Red and Blue Chair, Dutch design, minimalistic, museum, UNESCO, opo-up furniture, sliding walls, cork floor, natural light, modern architecture, Architecture, Daylighting, Transforming Furniture Rietveld Schröderhuis, Utrech, The Netherlands, Ana Lisa Alperovich, Piet Mondrian, Mrs. Truus Schröder-Schräder, Gerrit Rietveld, De Stijl's, Piet Mondrian, Red and Blue Chair, Dutch design, minimalistic, museum, UNESCO, opo-up furniture, sliding walls, cork floor, natural light, modern architecture, Architecture, Daylighting, Transforming Furniture Rietveld Schröderhuis, Utrech, The Netherlands, Ana Lisa Alperovich, Piet Mondrian, Mrs. Truus Schröder-Schräder, Gerrit Rietveld, De Stijl's, Piet Mondrian, Red and Blue Chair, Dutch design, minimalistic, museum, UNESCO, opo-up furniture, sliding walls, cork floor, natural light, modern architecture, Architecture, Daylighting, Transforming Furniture Rietveld Schröderhuis, Utrech, The Netherlands, Ana Lisa Alperovich, Piet Mondrian, Mrs. Truus Schröder-Schräder, Gerrit Rietveld, De Stijl's, Piet Mondrian, Red and Blue Chair, Dutch design, minimalistic, museum, UNESCO, opo-up furniture, sliding walls, cork floor, natural light, modern architecture, Architecture, Daylighting, Transforming Furniture Rietveld Schröderhuis, Utrech, The Netherlands, Ana Lisa Alperovich, Piet Mondrian, Mrs. Truus Schröder-Schräder, Gerrit Rietveld, De Stijl's, Piet Mondrian, Red and Blue Chair, Dutch design, minimalistic, museum, UNESCO, opo-up furniture, sliding walls, cork floor, natural light, modern architecture, Architecture, Daylighting, Transforming Furniture Rietveld Schröderhuis, Utrech, The Netherlands, Ana Lisa Alperovich, Piet Mondrian, Mrs. Truus Schröder-Schräder, Gerrit Rietveld, De Stijl's, Piet Mondrian, Red and Blue Chair, Dutch design, minimalistic, museum, UNESCO, opo-up furniture, sliding walls, cork floor, natural light, modern architecture, Architecture, Daylighting, Transforming Furniture Rietveld Schröderhuis, Utrech, The Netherlands, Ana Lisa Alperovich, Piet Mondrian, Mrs. Truus Schröder-Schräder, Gerrit Rietveld, De Stijl's, Piet Mondrian, Red and Blue Chair, Dutch design, minimalistic, museum, UNESCO, opo-up furniture, sliding walls, cork floor, natural light, modern architecture, Architecture, Daylighting, Transforming Furniture


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]]> http://inhabitat.com/1920s-rietveld-schroder-house-in-utrecht-is-a-simple-elegant-and-completely-transformable-home/feed/ 0 Michael Jantzen’s Solar-Powered Transformation House Rotates to Create Different Rooms! http://inhabitat.com/michael-jantzens-solar-powered-transformation-house-rotates-to-create-different-rooms/ http://inhabitat.com/michael-jantzens-solar-powered-transformation-house-rotates-to-create-different-rooms/#comments Sun, 28 Oct 2012 04:05:35 +0000 Helen Morgan http://inhabitat.com/?p=453057
Michael Jantzen's Transformation House is designed to be constructed from lightweight steel and partially clad with photovoltaic cells to power the structure using sunlight. Its playful and imaginative design allows the whole shape to be altered, so it can]]> michael jantzen, the transformation house, solar power building, adaptable construction, sustainable design, green architecture, modular building michael jantzen, the transformation house, solar power building, adaptable construction, sustainable design, green architecture, modular building michael jantzen, the transformation house, solar power building, adaptable construction, sustainable design, green architecture, modular building michael jantzen, the transformation house, solar power building, adaptable construction, sustainable design, green architecture, modular building michael jantzen, the transformation house, solar power building, adaptable construction, sustainable design, green architecture, modular building michael jantzen, the transformation house, solar power building, adaptable construction, sustainable design, green architecture, modular building michael jantzen, the transformation house, solar power building, adaptable construction, sustainable design, green architecture, modular building michael jantzen, the transformation house, solar power building, adaptable construction, sustainable design, green architecture, modular building michael jantzen, the transformation house, solar power building, adaptable construction, sustainable design, green architecture, modular building michael jantzen, the transformation house, solar power building, adaptable construction, sustainable design, green architecture, modular building


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]]> http://inhabitat.com/michael-jantzens-solar-powered-transformation-house-rotates-to-create-different-rooms/feed/ 1 Dsquadro’s Modular JOIN System Can be Used to Create Virtually any Kind of Furniture http://inhabitat.com/dsquadros-modular-join-system-can-be-used-to-create-virtually-any-kind-of-furniture/ http://inhabitat.com/dsquadros-modular-join-system-can-be-used-to-create-virtually-any-kind-of-furniture/#comments Thu, 25 Oct 2012 21:05:18 +0000 Daniele Piazzola http://inhabitat.com/?p=452740
“JOIN” is a system of interlocking modular pieces, created by dsquadro, which allows free configurations of furniture. The “JOIN” system is made from salvaged wood materials and it’s flexible enough to be manipulated into boxes, bookshelves and desks. The team of young architects recently graduated from Politecnico di Milano, and they intended “JOIN” to be versatile [...]]]> dsquardo, JOIN, enJOIN IT, modular furniture system, salvaged materials, salvaged wood, flexible furniture system, wood bookcase, wood tray, wood light

“JOIN” is a system of interlocking modular pieces, created by dsquadro, which allows free configurations of furniture. The “JOIN” system is made from salvaged wood materials and it’s flexible enough to be manipulated into boxes, bookshelves and desks. The team of young architects recently graduated from Politecnico di Milano, and they intended “JOIN” to be versatile enough to bring practically any idea to life.

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]]> http://inhabitat.com/dsquadros-modular-join-system-can-be-used-to-create-virtually-any-kind-of-furniture/feed/ 0 UTOPIA’s Bamboo Fibonacci Cabinet Brings the Golden Ratio Into Your Home http://inhabitat.com/utopias-bamboo-fibonacci-cabinet-brings-the-golden-ratio-into-your-home/ http://inhabitat.com/utopias-bamboo-fibonacci-cabinet-brings-the-golden-ratio-into-your-home/#comments Mon, 22 Oct 2012 21:10:11 +0000 Morgana Matus http://inhabitat.com/?p=451526
The Fibonacci sequence occurs frequently in nature - from the structure of a nautilus shell to the scales of a pine cone or center of a sunflower. Now Italian design studio UTOPIA has created a bamboo Fibonacci Cabinet that allows you to bring the genius of]]> fibonacci cabinet, utopia, golden ratio, fibonacci number, bamboo, chinese medicine cabinet

The Fibonacci sequence occurs frequently in nature – from the structure of a nautilus shell to the scales of a pine cone or center of a sunflower. Now Italian design studio UTOPIA has created a bamboo Fibonacci Cabinet that allows you to bring the genius of the universe into your home! Inspired by a traditional Chinese medicine cabinet, the system consists of seven separate units that combine to form the Golden Ratio (and a beautiful piece of furniture).

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]]> http://inhabitat.com/utopias-bamboo-fibonacci-cabinet-brings-the-golden-ratio-into-your-home/feed/ 0 Supercake’s I-Pot is a Modular Indoor Garden System That Doubles as a Bookshelf http://inhabitat.com/supercakes-i-pot-is-a-modular-indoor-garden-system-that-doubles-as-a-bookshelf/ http://inhabitat.com/supercakes-i-pot-is-a-modular-indoor-garden-system-that-doubles-as-a-bookshelf/#comments Tue, 16 Oct 2012 20:00:10 +0000 Alyssa Alimurung http://inhabitat.com/new-post-submission-1522/
Designed and produced by Supercake, the I-pot is a modular system for creating flourishing terraced gardens indoors. The vertical furniture system consists of lightweight and adjustable interlocking elements that can be set up separately or in groups to accommodate]]> Supercake, Ipot, modular system, vertical furniture system, furniture system, indoor gardening, modular bookshelf, interlocking shelves

Designed and produced by Supercake, the I-pot is a modular system for creating flourishing terraced gardens indoors. The vertical furniture system consists of lightweight and adjustable interlocking elements that can be set up separately or in groups to accommodate large items like tall books. I-pot also has several add-ons such as bags for plants, shelves, an aquarium for small fish, and a light.

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]]> http://inhabitat.com/supercakes-i-pot-is-a-modular-indoor-garden-system-that-doubles-as-a-bookshelf/feed/ 0 Berto Aussems’ Awesome DIY Bike Toolbox is a Mobile Workbench on Wheels http://inhabitat.com/berto-aussems-awesome-diy-bike-toolbox-is-a-mobile-workbench-on-wheels/ http://inhabitat.com/berto-aussems-awesome-diy-bike-toolbox-is-a-mobile-workbench-on-wheels/#comments Fri, 05 Oct 2012 21:00:16 +0000 Mike Chino http://inhabitat.com/new-post-submission-1397/
How can you carry a toolbox and a workspace on the luggage carrier of a bike? That's the question Berto Aussems was confronted with when he sought to take his work as an electronics repairer on the road. In the past he kept a toolbox in the trunk of his car,]]> bicycle toolbox, diy, do-it-yourself, bike rack, bike rack toolbox, bicycle, bike, sustainable design, green design, green furniture, green hardware, sustainable tools, multifunctional furniture, diy workbench, berto aussems

How can you carry a toolbox and a workspace on the luggage carrier of a bike? That’s the question Berto Aussems was confronted with when he sought to take his work as an electronics repairer on the road. In the past he kept a toolbox in the trunk of his car, but then he came up with a more environmentally friendly solution – a DIY mobile toolbox and workbench that folds up to fit on a bike rack! The portable workbench is able to transport all the tools needed for light repairs using only a bike, and the toolbox top folds out with the help of a piano hinge and a few brackets. The workbench is removable from the bike rack and is able to stand on its own (stowable) legs made of aluminum tubes. Even though the portable workbench only weighs about 10kg, it’s able to support Aussem’s body weight. It’s a wonderful addition to any maker’s bicycle and a great solution to work on projects in the field. You can find a complete, step-by-step, project plan over at Instructables.

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Multiple is a sculptural table that reveals its full potential when a user begins to manipulate its shape. Designed by Brussels-based Raphaël Charles, the table consists of a series of locally sourced beech poles that are attached to one another using magnets.]]> Raphaël Charles, Reciprocity Design Liege Biennale, Giovanna Massoni, multifunctional, transforming furniture, table, beech poles, green furniture, Transforming Furniture, Belgium

Multiple is a sculptural table that reveals its full potential when a user begins to manipulate its shape. Designed by Brussels-based Raphaël Charles, the table consists of a series of locally sourced beech poles that are attached to one another using magnets. Low-tech, transformable and adaptable, this is the ultimate coffee table. Multiple can be seen up close at Giovanna Massoni’s Memorabilia exhibition during the Reciprocity Design Liege Biennale (Belgium) — it starts in only a few days!

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]]> http://inhabitat.com/raphael-charles-multiple-uses-a-magnetic-field-to-create-an-elegant-and-versatile-table/feed/ 0 Folding Door Transforms Into a Life-Saving Earthquake Shelter http://inhabitat.com/kingston-university-student-designs-folding-door-that-is-also-an-earthquake-shelter/ http://inhabitat.com/kingston-university-student-designs-folding-door-that-is-also-an-earthquake-shelter/#comments Tue, 14 Aug 2012 14:03:12 +0000 Timon Singh http://inhabitat.com/?p=424335
Kingston University graduate design student Younghwa Lee has created an innovative indoor shelter for use during an earthquake—a folding door that not only stands in the safest place in a home, but also provides protection from falling debris. In the event]]> Younghwa Lee, earthquake, earthquake shelter, folding door, kingston university, folding earthquake shelter, iran earthquake, us geological survey

Kingston University graduate design student Younghwa Lee has created an innovative indoor shelter for use during an earthquake—a folding door that not only stands in the safest place in a home, but also provides protection from falling debris. In the event of an earthquake, it is best to stand in a doorway or take shelter under a table to avoid falling debris, and Younghwa Lee’s ingenious creation provides additional shelter directly beneath rigid door frames.

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]]> http://inhabitat.com/kingston-university-student-designs-folding-door-that-is-also-an-earthquake-shelter/feed/ 1 Jenga-Like Bamboo PixelTable Can be Pushed or Pulled to Create Storage Space http://inhabitat.com/jenga-like-bamboo-pixeltable-can-be-pushed-or-pulled-to-create-storage-space/ http://inhabitat.com/jenga-like-bamboo-pixeltable-can-be-pushed-or-pulled-to-create-storage-space/#comments Thu, 26 Jul 2012 20:03:42 +0000 Morgana Matus http://inhabitat.com/?p=414573
Need more shelf space? A cupboard? A table? The Jenga-like PixelTable from Studio Intussen can be transformed into a variety of furnishings to suit your needs. The 45 x 45 x 45 cm cube is composed of eco-friendly bamboo slats which can be pushed]]> pixel table, studio intussen, dutch design, bamboo, slats, cupboard, green design, cube, block

Need more shelf space? A cupboard? A table? The Jenga-like PixelTable from Studio Intussen can be transformed into a variety of furnishings to suit your needs. The 45 x 45 x 45 cm cube is composed of eco-friendly bamboo slats which can be pushed or pulled to create spaces for storing objects and flat surfaces for shelving.

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