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This outdoor chair from designer Damian Velasquez is both striking and strikingly comfortable—you might not believe you're sitting on metal. The mesh design is sturdy, but has just enough give to conform to your body. The heat-dispersing, wind-resistant powder-coated stainless steel construction makes it a smart addition to your yard.
This outdoor chair from designer Damian Velasquez is both striking and strikingly comfortable—you might not believe you're sitting on metal. The mesh design is sturdy, but has just enough give to conform to your body. The heat-dispersing, wind-resistant powder-coated stainless steel construction makes it a smart addition to your yard.
Getaway offers rentable micro cabins to help urban dwellers escape the daily grind.
Getaway offers rentable micro cabins to help urban dwellers escape the daily grind.
Chair No. 35 by Half13.
Chair No. 35 by Half13.
Here's a detail of the chair.
Here's a detail of the chair.
A well-lit dining area is located steps away from the kitchen.
A well-lit dining area is located steps away from the kitchen.
A "raked roof" promotes daylighting, while a 6Kw photovoltaic solar array with 4.8Kw battery storage generates clean energy. The front porch encourages socializing with the neighbors.
A "raked roof" promotes daylighting, while a 6Kw photovoltaic solar array with 4.8Kw battery storage generates clean energy. The front porch encourages socializing with the neighbors.
Remodeled on a budget of just $35,000, this 355-square-foot apartment uses affordable birch plywood for the flooring, doors, and storage units for a warm feel.
Remodeled on a budget of just $35,000, this 355-square-foot apartment uses affordable birch plywood for the flooring, doors, and storage units for a warm feel.
The 3.5 meter high glass section can be sealed by sparse magazine ports that sow the sunlight and stops gusts through the sliding glass door.
The 3.5 meter high glass section can be sealed by sparse magazine ports that sow the sunlight and stops gusts through the sliding glass door.
The house has under floor hydronic heating and cooling sustained by a 23 KW solar PV system.
The house has under floor hydronic heating and cooling sustained by a 23 KW solar PV system.
The show includes an assortment of Havdalah candles from Israel, priced at $35 eac (right).
The show includes an assortment of Havdalah candles from Israel, priced at $35 eac (right).
A 1.4-kW solar array by Sharp and propane-powered in-floor radiant heating from Radiantec obviate any need to connect to municipal power.
A 1.4-kW solar array by Sharp and propane-powered in-floor radiant heating from Radiantec obviate any need to connect to municipal power.
Some 35 percent of the materials from the renovation were resurrected in the yard: Redwood panels became fencing. Blocks cut from original concrete patios form the snake wall. And Purdy plans to crochet colorful cozies over various branches and stumps.
Some 35 percent of the materials from the renovation were resurrected in the yard: Redwood panels became fencing. Blocks cut from original concrete patios form the snake wall. And Purdy plans to crochet colorful cozies over various branches and stumps.
A 1.4-kW solar array by Sharp and propane-powered in-floor radiant heating from Radiantec obviate any need to connect to municipal power.
A 1.4-kW solar array by Sharp and propane-powered in-floor radiant heating from Radiantec obviate any need to connect to municipal power.
The Lamb egg, which retails for 35 pounds, is filled with handmade chocolates, ganaches and chocolate squares.
The Lamb egg, which retails for 35 pounds, is filled with handmade chocolates, ganaches and chocolate squares.
Reclaimed Glasgow Tenement tiles used on the fireplace were our clients own. The wood burner is a 4kw Salamander Hobbit in almond and black; recessed 12v LED lights from On Solar.
Reclaimed Glasgow Tenement tiles used on the fireplace were our clients own. The wood burner is a 4kw Salamander Hobbit in almond and black; recessed 12v LED lights from On Solar.
An 8-kW solar array powers the majority of the home's annual energy use, while a five-ton geothermal system provides mechanical heating and cooling. A 30,000-gallon rainwater collection system feeds the home with 200 gallons of purified water daily.
An 8-kW solar array powers the majority of the home's annual energy use, while a five-ton geothermal system provides mechanical heating and cooling. A 30,000-gallon rainwater collection system feeds the home with 200 gallons of purified water daily.
The 15.12 kW Tesla solar array that tops the reflective white roof is hidden from view on the ground. The solar panels provide enough power for the home and cars for most of the year; Tesla Powerwall batteries store excess energy. Also pictured is a vegetable garden at the top right corner.
The 15.12 kW Tesla solar array that tops the reflective white roof is hidden from view on the ground. The solar panels provide enough power for the home and cars for most of the year; Tesla Powerwall batteries store excess energy. Also pictured is a vegetable garden at the top right corner.
The unit is 3.5 meters long and 2.4 meters tall, and is a chic focal point in the room.
The unit is 3.5 meters long and 2.4 meters tall, and is a chic focal point in the room.
On the premises, the Matajas have 48KW solar, four Tesla battery packs, and two 10,000 gallon water tanks—allowing them to be fully off-grid when necessary.
On the premises, the Matajas have 48KW solar, four Tesla battery packs, and two 10,000 gallon water tanks—allowing them to be fully off-grid when necessary.
The sweeping, curved oak staircase with an oak balustrade leads to the first floor, which—unlike the ground floor’s polished concrete flooring—features herringbone oak parquet floors. Underfloor heating is powered by a 12kW ground-source heat pump with 600 meters of pipe buried in the garden.
The sweeping, curved oak staircase with an oak balustrade leads to the first floor, which—unlike the ground floor’s polished concrete flooring—features herringbone oak parquet floors. Underfloor heating is powered by a 12kW ground-source heat pump with 600 meters of pipe buried in the garden.
The prefab roughly measures 35.5 feet by 15.7 feet and comprises an open kitchen, living room, bedroom, and bathroom.
The prefab roughly measures 35.5 feet by 15.7 feet and comprises an open kitchen, living room, bedroom, and bathroom.
Anna and Jakob Busch enlist the help of loved ones to construct a spruce-wrapped tiny home for $35,000.
Anna and Jakob Busch enlist the help of loved ones to construct a spruce-wrapped tiny home for $35,000.
A view of the ipe staircase from the second floor. The staircase dramatically suspends 35 feet down from the roof.
A view of the ipe staircase from the second floor. The staircase dramatically suspends 35 feet down from the roof.
In traditional Japanese architecture, spaces are divided into "tsubos," a Japanese unit of floor area that’s the equivalent to approximately 35.58 square feet.
In traditional Japanese architecture, spaces are divided into "tsubos," a Japanese unit of floor area that’s the equivalent to approximately 35.58 square feet.
The opening of the facade to the ground level is 3.5 meters high and is provided with magazine doors for sun and wind protection.
The opening of the facade to the ground level is 3.5 meters high and is provided with magazine doors for sun and wind protection.
Located on 3.5 acres, the four-bedroom, three-and-a-half-bath home rests on top of a hill and is nestled up against the Montauk Point State Park.
Located on 3.5 acres, the four-bedroom, three-and-a-half-bath home rests on top of a hill and is nestled up against the Montauk Point State Park.
Featuring more than 35 unique plant species, the architects used the garden as a starting point to inject elements reminiscent of Columbia's tropical rainforests.
Featuring more than 35 unique plant species, the architects used the garden as a starting point to inject elements reminiscent of Columbia's tropical rainforests.
A grand space greets visitors when they first enter the home. The living room and kitchen are tucked on either side of a central dining area, which features a 35-foot-high wall of glass.
A grand space greets visitors when they first enter the home. The living room and kitchen are tucked on either side of a central dining area, which features a 35-foot-high wall of glass.
In addition to having a queen bed upstairs, Ryan built a sofa that converts to a twin, based on a design by architect Sean O’Neill. The transformable unit cost $500 in upholstery, $35 in wood, and $4 in hinges.
In addition to having a queen bed upstairs, Ryan built a sofa that converts to a twin, based on a design by architect Sean O’Neill. The transformable unit cost $500 in upholstery, $35 in wood, and $4 in hinges.
A 4.88KW Solar System made up of 16 x 305 Trina Panels and Redback 5.0KW hybrid ready inverter and monitor to show energy use.
A 4.88KW Solar System made up of 16 x 305 Trina Panels and Redback 5.0KW hybrid ready inverter and monitor to show energy use.
The house has a 10.000L cistern in order to water the gardens and the green roof and also has the generation capacity of 5.372 kW/year, equivalent to approximately 420kW/month.
The house has a 10.000L cistern in order to water the gardens and the green roof and also has the generation capacity of 5.372 kW/year, equivalent to approximately 420kW/month.
KW, Berlin
KW, Berlin
To meet the project’s sustainability goals and minimize impact to the site, the prefab was built off-site, has an impermanent foundation, smart-home controls, and a 4.1 kW solar array.
To meet the project’s sustainability goals and minimize impact to the site, the prefab was built off-site, has an impermanent foundation, smart-home controls, and a 4.1 kW solar array.
"Rescue" by Kay Kirkpatrick The abstracted ladder pushes away from the new Fire Station 35 as a reference to the rescues firefighters perform daily. Surrounding the playful “35” sits a neon crown of fire, both an obvious tie to a firefighter’s main adversary and also as a play on the building’s 1950s-style architecture. Photo by Peter de Lory
"Rescue" by Kay Kirkpatrick The abstracted ladder pushes away from the new Fire Station 35 as a reference to the rescues firefighters perform daily. Surrounding the playful “35” sits a neon crown of fire, both an obvious tie to a firefighter’s main adversary and also as a play on the building’s 1950s-style architecture. Photo by Peter de Lory
Beyond the terrace, the backs of the Flatiron Peaks reveal themselves. Revegetation of the 35-acre property began immediately following construction of the home—a 2,500-square-foot structure that blends into its woodsy surroundings. Photo by Ron Johnson.
Beyond the terrace, the backs of the Flatiron Peaks reveal themselves. Revegetation of the 35-acre property began immediately following construction of the home—a 2,500-square-foot structure that blends into its woodsy surroundings. Photo by Ron Johnson.

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