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…Simple air conditioning systems installed in the air tree are evapotranspirators. This is a natural way to air condition a space, not a part of commercial strategy. Rather, it creates naturally conditioned spaces between 8-10°C cooler than the surrounding streets where the residents can take active part in the public domain.

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Reducing the amount of water used while showering saves water as well as the energy required to heat it. Typical water saving showerheads reduce flow and increase aeration, but the Fog Shower takes this to an entirely new level, bathing you in a directed fog of heated water vapor. Although only a concept now, the Fog Shower, if produced, would use less than a twelfth of the water used by today's most efficient showerheads.

via: MoreInspiration

brooklyn designer nick foley has created this unique lighting piece, which uses ultra-bright leds built into pear-shaped urethane lights. the 'pears' can be detached from the steel tree, which is actually a charging station that uses rare-earth magnets to provide up to an hour of illumination to the 'pears'. once charged, the user can 'pick' the fruit from the tree and use it where they need the light.

via: designboom

For anyone with a taste for motorcycles and retro product design styling, here’s the perfect lighting solution. Recycled from old motorcycle parts (and the occasional household appliance), Lamponi Lamps are designed and constructed by Milan born artist Maurizio Lamponi Leopardi, bringing sleek speedy and recycled design to your tabletop.

via: Inhabitat

Panton Relaxer is designed by the famous Danish designer Verner Panton who has enjoyed a renaissance in the past few years.
An advocate for free and outspoken "spage-age" living throughout the 1960s and 70s.
Many of Verner Pantons objects are today destined to reach the status of "design icons of the 20th century".

In one sweeping curve, Panton has accentuated the art of seating, which is ergonomically fit to anybody size and posture.

The Panton Relaxer is perfect as a poolside relaxation furniture and bar lounging, to the kids favourite computer gaming chair, the Relaxer chair is already re-claiming its former state as one of the most interesting icons of Verner Pantons design universe.

The base on the Panton Relaxer is oiled natural Oak Wood.
Covers are easily attached to the frame with Velcro straps.
Cover is made of 100% wool and is available in three different colours, black, red and off white. [via]