Kinetic house powered through exercise
Architectural studio Elii has developed a pilot house called the JF-Kit House to look at how it’s possible to generate your own household energy while keeping fit at the same time. The house includes a variety of exercises, including a crankshaft in the kitchen, a cycling pump in the living room and an energy absorbing tatami for sit-ups in the front room. So not only could it be possible to reduce your environmental impact, but getting a full-body workout could also be part of the pro -cess, leaving you with nothing but benefits. [ via psfk.com ]
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iphone drink container
You can carry your own booze to events and parties without attracting too much attention with the iFlask, a drink container that cleverly masquerades as an iPhone. The iFlask is made from polyethy -lene and polycarbonate, making it lightweight, smooth, and sturdy. It’s toxic free and can hold five ounces of liquid. Users can pour and drink from what should be the headphone jack, which opens and closes with a sliding switch. The back is fitted with a bottle opener made of stainless steel. Each iFlask comes with a free funnel for easy refilling. The project was initially unsuccessful on Kickstarter, but the iFlask can be pre-ordered from the official website~ [ via psfk.com ]
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HOT WATER TRANSFORMS BIODEGRADABLE PACKAGING INTO A BOWL
A new type of packaging which is 100% bio-based and biodegradable can also turn itself into a bowl when it comes into contact with hot water – making it environmentally friendly and practical. Swedish-based company Innventia teamed up with designers Anna Glansén and Hanna Billqvist from the design agency Tomorrow Machine to put together the idea. The partnership was inspired by a desire to show the possibilities of combining state-of-the-art science with cutting-edge design. [ via psfk.com ]
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BioLogic PostPump™ 2.0 Seatpost
The BioLogic PostPump 2.0 seatpost, winner of a 2012 Red Dot Design Award, is a powerful, high -capacity floor pump integrated inside a seatpost. The ergonomic design has a foot stand and uses the saddle as a handle so you stand comfortably while you pump. The 2.0 design is completely new and improved with a precision-machined aluminum adapter that fits both Presta and Schrader valves. Never leave your pump at home again. Built for Tern bicycles with an inner seat tube diameter of 33.9 mm.
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Light Direction in floods
The Safety Light is a lighting system that kicks into action once the streets get flooded and are under...
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