Hand-Crank Travel Dishwasher

Wash, rinse and spin are all separate cycles in an ordinary, full-sized, dish-washing device for a house or home. This conceptual electricity-free, eco-washer-to-go builds them into one compact portable unit requiring no external plumbing or power to plug into.

Perfect for picnics or camping trips, but also great for any abode without room in the plan for a few-square-foot appliance. Click shut the top to the front, grab the rubberized handle, and then activate the all-in-one system is activated by hand-cranking a circular disc along one side.

The interior dish rack uses (a bucket or reservoir of) water poured in from above, combined with a cleaning brush and biodegradable soap, to re-cycle your dirty dishes. An optional post-rinse, dish-drying cycle operates with centrifugal force, much like a vegetable dryer.

Interior spaces, slots and clips are optimized to accommodate a basic dinner-for-four set of tableware with dishes, forks, knives and spoons.EcoWash was designed by David Stockton, but is not yet in production nor for sale.

How to Trick Out a Dorm Room

The thrill of starting college and moving out of one parents’ home can be swiftly undermined by the sight of your new dorm room. Concrete walls, dingy floor and lousy lighting – this is hardly an ivory tower! Don’t despair. With a little creativity and very little cash, you can transform your space from an institutional cell into a cozy campus retreat. Click on the preview above to expand the graphic and see some tips from Dawn Falcone, interior designer and professional organizer.

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Everything you need to know about art history

I needed this when I was in college…

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The Art and Science of S’Mores

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Sosia Sofa

Interesting transforming sofa.

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LIVING ROOF

A new ecological urban retreat by NAU | Future Design Series No. 4

The Living Roof offers the essence of the city. It condenses all daily life’s needs into a compact and self-sustaining capsule.  Intended as an urban rooftop getaway, but ready to be airlifted into the savanna at short notice, its ultra-insulated shell and regenerative systems allow the Living Roof to exist largely off the grid.  Its sensuous form feed wind into mini-turbines at each end, while funneling rainwater to collectors.  Integrated photovoltaic cells also help to make the Living Roof one of the world’s greenest structures.

Used as an alternative to hotel rooms or as a temporary residence for multi-city dwellers, the Living Roof project exists as individual suites spread throughout the city. Inside, rather than dispersing activities horizontally,  a functional ring vertically combines sleep, lounge and work areas.  Guests can choose their desired mode and the ring rotates the appropriate module downwards.  Luxury, style and ecology are effortlessly provided in the Living Roof. A new urban retreat, a refuge to recover, plan excursions into the city, or simply stare into the stars.

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  1. Bed
  2. Seating element
  3. Writing desk element
  4. Infoscreen/Television
  5. Exterior skin with photovoltaic cells
  6. Motorized sun shade louvers
  7. Wind turbine
  8. Generator and battery packs
  9. Wardrobe
  10. Entry hatch
  11. Shower Area
  12. Water collection and filtration tanks
  13. Cooktop
  14. Sink
  15. Toilet compartment

A Whole Room Hidden in One Box

How to furnish a room with just a box? Here is an idea by German designers Marcel Krings and Sebastian Mühlhäuser.
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The Most Beautiful Skylines Around the World

New York City, United States

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San Diego

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Chicago

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Seattle, Washington

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Philadelphia

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Melbourne, Australia

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Sydney

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Brisbane

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Paris, France

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Damascus, Syria

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Dubai, United Arab Emirates

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Rome, Italy

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Moscow, Russia

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Tokyo, Japan

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Frankfurt, Germany

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Sibiu, Romania

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Malaga, Spain

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Singapore, Marina Square

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Bangkok, Thailand

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Lviv, Ukraine

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Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

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Rio de Janeiro

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DOG HOMES | BY BEST FRIEND´S HOME

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How cool are these dog mansions, they are produced by German company “Best Friends Home“. The quality and richness of detail is quite amazing. There are four models to choose from, but the houses can also be customized, by sending a project to be followed. Perhaps a replica of the owner´s house.

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