Remarkable Design : Save Energy with Solar Roof Tiles

Renewable energy and alternative sources of energy are some of the buzz words that we are hearing daily. The fact that the principles of sustainability are embraced by the design industry is remarkable. These solar roof tiles are an example of how some designs can be creative and environmental friendly at the same time. SRS Energy is the company that has taken design to another level. The tiles are completely embedded in the design, so it is basically impossible for your neighbors or anybody else for that matter to tell the difference.





We quote from the site of the manufacturers: “SRS Energy roofing tiles are designed to capture and convert sunlight into cost-saving electricity without compromising aesthetics. The tiles are offered as an integrated upgrade to a traditional roofing purchase. Added to the protection and curb appeal expected from a premium roofing system, homeowners are able to capitalize on solar electricity as sustainable value”.The roof with the embedded tiles can currently be purchased only in USA .

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Gaudi Stool, a Mix of Architecture and Design

Although the design is highly creative, the question of ergonomics comes to mind. This stool is great to have around in a commercial center or in your home for those times you have too many guests, but otherwise it does not look very comfortable.
The stool comes from Bram Geenen, a young designer from The Netherlands. Its shape was created “by making a model of hanging chains, so letting gravity determine the strongest and most logical shape for withstanding forces”.

This interesting stool was designed following the creative patterns of Gaudi, the famous Spanish architect. Gaudi’s plans for building churches impressed millions of people throughout the decades, so why not make the most of them and include them in modern design?
The chair was a part of a project that focused on the issue of lightweight products. You will find more interesting projects on Bram’s site and you can also get in contact with him.

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Circled Kitchen a New Simple One

If you’ve been looking for a stylish kitchen set because what you own so far is not big enough to fit up the load, how about the Circle Kitchen? Designed by Compact Concepts, the kitchen furniture manages to address space problems in a highly functional and stylish manner, although it only measures 1.8 square meters.

It features all the characteristics of an usual kitchen. Integrated with the ability to rotate as much as 180 degrees, the Circle Kitchen is able to provide all items that is being offered from a regular sink, to dishes, a microwave and even a dishwasher. Although we’re totally sold on the idea, such a circled design will cost you between $6,500 and $15,000 to get and that doesn’t even include installation costs.

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