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Control this LED bulb with a smartphone
by: Crave Green tech, 2012-06-20 23:17:24 UTC
Too bad Edison couldn't see this.
(Credit:
Insteon)
Any modern Casanova looking for a suave way to dim the lights should check out the networked dimmable LED light bulb by Insteon. The 8W LED bulb supposedly glows at the same intensity as a 60W to 100W incandescent shiner, and costs a somewhat reasonable $29.99.
The real draw of the bulb is the capability to control it with any iOS or Android smartphone/tablet, but unfortunately, one must also purchase a $99 Insteon SmartLinc wall hub to make that functionality work. Affluent home automation experts can also manage the LED bulb with a $299 ISY994i controller. I guess to get "green," one must pay a pretty penny upfront to save in the long run.
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BMW and McLaren Designers Discuss Lightweight Materials
by: Sustainable Design News, 2012-06-20 16:39:24 UTC
Two leading car designers at the Product Design + Innovation conference provided insights into the thinking at BMW and McLaren, carmakers that are leading the way in developing lightweight vehicles that rely on composite materials.
The BMW i3 electric city car will be the first in a series from the German group which will have a CFRP body structure. BMW has worked closely with SGL Automotive Carbon Fibres in the development of these materials.
hannes harms: flat boombox
by: Designboom - Weblog, 2012-06-20 06:00:00 UTC
the small speaker incorporates future technology focused on flat electrical components and alternative manufacturing processes for a smaller ecological footprint in consumer electronics.
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Lasso Shoes by Gaspard Tiné-Berès at Show RCA 2012
by: Dezeen, 2012-06-21 15:01:26 UTC
Royal College of Art graduate Gaspard Tiné-Berès has designed slippers made from just one piece of felt and a shoelace (+ movie). (more…)
How to Live Without Air Conditioning and Beat The Heat (Spoiler: It's All About Design)
by: TreeHugger Design, 2012-06-21 13:44:00 UTC
A roundup of stories about how to live without the dreaded AC, only some of which will make you feel better right now.
IBM Supercomputer Uses 40% Less Energy, Set to Save $1.25m Annually
by: Environmental Leader, 2012-06-19 14:30:26 UTC
IBM has collaborated with the Leibniz Supercomputing Centre (LRZ) in Garching, Germany to develop a hot-water cooled supercomputer (pictured) that consumes 40 percent less energy than a comparable air-cooled machine and is 10 times more compact. This year state-funded institutions across Germany are required to purchase 100 percent of their electricity from sustainable sources. The [...]
Lessons From The Past: Joey Roth Designs Planter Using 4,000 Year Old Tech
by: TreeHugger Design, 2012-06-19 18:44:00 UTC
It doesn't get lower tech than this, yet Joey's new planter is a looker as well as a worker.
Retro-Flavored, Reclaimed Wood Furniture by Mitz Takahashi
by: TreeHugger Design, 2012-06-20 12:00:00 UTC
This Montreal-based furniture designer turns scrap hardwood pieces into well-crafted works for the home.
Stick Humidifier by Yusuke Fujigaya and Kazuhiro Yamamoto
by: mocoloco, 2012-06-19 17:52:03 UTC
MOCO editor Sabine was in Tokyo last week courtesy of the Interior Lifestyle Tokyo show, where we spotted several unique Japanese designs including this portable humidifier by Knobz Design.
Evaluating the ROI in Going ‘Green’
by: Environmental Leader, 2012-06-19 13:14:07 UTC
When the environmental movement of this century began to really gain steam a few years ago, many companies decided to “go green” in a variety of ways. While some companies implemented recycling programs to reduce waste, others installed energy saving appliances and re-designed offices to include more environmentally-friendly materials as well as to take better [...]
Product Flatpacked shoe out of one piece and a shoe lace published.
by: Design 4 Sustainability, 2012-06-30 13:01:04 UTC
These slippers are constructed from a single piece of natural wool felt, their 3D form being created by complex 2D geometry of the pattern. The shapes ...
Product Raising Chair published.
by: Design 4 Sustainability, 2012-06-28 13:05:57 UTC
The rising chair emphasize the natural shape an object can made by transforming itself. Every piece of the chair has his own task to succeed in this ...
CaseStudy Re-using products published.
by: Design 4 Sustainability, 2012-06-27 08:15:44 UTC
Tejo Remy designed a series of three products made of materials and products he came across in his live. It exists of a chest of drawers made of old ...
Material Carbon dioxide absored by manufacturing cement published.
by: Design 4 Sustainability, 2012-06-25 20:03:08 UTC
Novacem’s carbon negative cement is based on magnesium oxide and offers the cement
industry a scalable alternative to current carbon intensive production. ...
Product Charging and training per iPhone, or Android published.
by: Design 4 Sustainability, 2012-06-23 13:45:17 UTC
Most upscale bikes have a dynamo integrated in the hub for lighting but most cycling is done during daylight and in that instance the produced energy ...
Product The environment friendly paper published.
by: Design 4 Sustainability, 2012-06-22 17:32:00 UTC
The environment friendly paper tube chair by Manfred Kielnhofer.
Enjoy the environment friendly paper chair that is made from your recycled newspapers. ...
Product 2D packed chair turns 3D published.
by: Design 4 Sustainability, 2012-06-19 11:27:17 UTC
The Circa chair and frame are so beautiful they even made it to the Victoria and Albert Museum.
Nick Rawcliff first explored creating 3D spaces ...
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