You may remember Tarzan's tree house where Jane and Boy lived. It was a great swing to get up through the trees to the balcony of the tree house but well worth the effort. The tree house was so cool.
Here are 8 innovative tree house designs. It's never to late to live up on a tree. Link
Sneakers have become a design art form. They are the visual identity of todays youth. You may be judged by what you wear on your feet. Here are examples of the many styles which have put the sneaker market into the creative flow. Best sneakers of 2007. Link
"...Brad Pitt has been able to bring serious innovation to the Lower Ninth Ward -- this cool concept is becoming a serious reality. The Make It Right Project ("MIR Project") involves some of the most talented architects in the country, and they're building low-income, high-design, sustainable homes. More Designs: Link
"The actor is leading a project to build 150 affordable and ecologically sustainable homes in New Orleans' Lower 9th Ward. Link
Make It RiIgt Project: Link
This home was built by Pott Architects to incorporate nature in its design. The design takes into account the forrest and the sloped landscape. The family of four can emotionally interact with nature - the sun and changing seasons. The ecologically designed home was intentended to function sustainably and have the smallest demand on its recources. Pott Architects: Link
More Potts Architecture and a cool design blog: Modern Architecture design
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We are witnessing an incredible interest in green building. There are standout innovations which in time may become mainstream additions to the way we build.
'The Devonshire Building is a very green building, that automatically opens and closes banks of shades on it's south facing façade. The "intelligent" system tracks the amount of sunlight entering the windows, and takes into account the time of day and season..." Link
Above is one of five of the top green modern homes rated by Jetson Green (cool green building blog) for Freshhome.
"This is the first residential building to receive the USGBC’s Platinum LEED-H rating, and due to the media frenzy associated with this home, it has raised the bar for what’s possible in residential construction: zero energy, zero water, zero waste, zero carbon, and zero emissions. LivingHomes received a total of 91 out of a total possible 108 points required to obtain the Platinum rating." Link
This house can be constructed in 90 days starting at $100.00 a sq. foot.
"Inhabitat is a weblog devoted to the future of design, tracking the innovations in technology, practices and materials that are pushing architecture and home design towards a smarter and more sustainable future."
Inhabitat had a Green Home Showcase and this is the first of the top 5 green design projects which we’ll be seen at West Coast Green on September 20th. Info and more photos: Link
"MDesign’s patented Mcube modular prefab system is a gorgeous, flexible, solar-powered, and stunningly affordable housing option that exemplifies the benefits of prefabricated building. The system is based on a translucent 10′-cube module which can be stacked in multiple floors and units for residential and commercial purposes."
I have some moss growing on my roof. I guess that doesn't constitute a green roof, but it did stop a few leaks I'd get when it rains.
The above beautiful green roofs are from Australia. Check out there photo gallery "A green roof system is an extension of the existing roof which involves a high quality water proofing and root repellant system, a drainage system, filter cloth, a lightweight growing medium and plants."Link
"It's not just for hobbits anymore. The logic of green roofs is becoming more apparent. We can minimize our bills while maximizing the beauty of the urban landscape. And every day it's becoming a little easier to live in a house that just happens to have plants growing on it." More info and pictures from: ecogeek
Apple can't stop impressing me with their line up of desktops, laptops and the i-phone.
"Who could've seen this one coming? Apple surprised no one this morning with brand new iMacs. Built from aluminum and glass, the new all-in-one desktops feature a complete, slimmer redesign and will come in two sizes: 20-inch and 24-inch." Link
I can't begin to guess the cost of vacationing at the beautiful Ilkies Traditional Houses, but I love looking at the architecture and the peaceful surroundings. The white houses and the blue waters. I can almost hear the waves rolling in as I dine on some delicious Greek seafood.
"Unlike the tourist-tainted landscapes of neighboring Greek Islands; Santorini, Greece provides a seemingly untouched backdrop of white hills, red beaches and blue seas.
A gem of Santorini, the Ikies Traditional Houses, sits high atop the archipelago of islands in the village of Oia (pronounced E-ah). Ikies houses are divided into studios (one bedroom), maisonettes (loft bedroom), and suites. Each lodging has its own intriguing name – presumably derived from local occupations – such as artisan, boatman, collector and antiquarian." Link
Ikies Houses
