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Perched just above the edge of the Narrows, the house is an ideal place to live surrounded by the wild beauty of Ketchikan.
Perched just above the edge of the Narrows, the house is an ideal place to live surrounded by the wild beauty of Ketchikan.
“A building can have far greater impact than the space it stands in.”—William Carpenter, architect and resident
“A building can have far greater impact than the space it stands in.”—William Carpenter, architect and resident
New zoning allowed for a zero-lot-line structure, but required a public storefront, which Carpenter uses as an art gallery.
New zoning allowed for a zero-lot-line structure, but required a public storefront, which Carpenter uses as an art gallery.
Lightroom 1.0, a photography studio, is a freestanding structure on the property. “Together, they represent an autobiography of my career,” Carpenter says.
Lightroom 1.0, a photography studio, is a freestanding structure on the property. “Together, they represent an autobiography of my career,” Carpenter says.
The two tiny homes were designed by CAST Architecture.
The two tiny homes were designed by CAST Architecture.
The entire house is made from slabs of prefabricated, formaldehyde-free compressed straw.
The entire house is made from slabs of prefabricated, formaldehyde-free compressed straw.
Sealand launched on December 1, 2015. As well as the various upcylced materials, Sealand products are composed of sustainably sourced fabrics such as hemp and organic cotton. The products are durable and weatherproof.
Sealand launched on December 1, 2015. As well as the various upcylced materials, Sealand products are composed of sustainably sourced fabrics such as hemp and organic cotton. The products are durable and weatherproof.
Gaffney and Kiku take in the air from the large sliding door bought from Timber Tech Scotland.
Gaffney and Kiku take in the air from the large sliding door bought from Timber Tech Scotland.
Dacor products suit tech-savvy home cooks. The Discovery Dual Range oven wirelessly connects to a tablet via the brand's iQ app for a customizable kitchen experience.
Dacor products suit tech-savvy home cooks. The Discovery Dual Range oven wirelessly connects to a tablet via the brand's iQ app for a customizable kitchen experience.
Here's an example of all various wood accents one might see within a car. After the shape is contoured and refined by the designers and woodworkers—the same way as the steering wheel stitch is—it's then ok'd for production. This is just a glimpse of what goes into three components and similar processes occur for other parts.
Here's an example of all various wood accents one might see within a car. After the shape is contoured and refined by the designers and woodworkers—the same way as the steering wheel stitch is—it's then ok'd for production. This is just a glimpse of what goes into three components and similar processes occur for other parts.
Paul Brown's plotter drawing "BIGDIM / 0 10 10 0 0 0 / 200,120 / 11,969" is an intricate progression and deconstruction of geometric shapes. 1979, from Digital Pioneers.
Paul Brown's plotter drawing "BIGDIM / 0 10 10 0 0 0 / 200,120 / 11,969" is an intricate progression and deconstruction of geometric shapes. 1979, from Digital Pioneers.
Many elements of the home can be controlled remotely from the residents’ smart phones, including internal temperatures. The GPS on their phones will activate heating systems 20 minutes in advance of their arrival to optimize energy consumption. A similar system is employed for the showers; a water recirculation pump fills the pipes with hot water five minutes before a scheduled shower time.
Many elements of the home can be controlled remotely from the residents’ smart phones, including internal temperatures. The GPS on their phones will activate heating systems 20 minutes in advance of their arrival to optimize energy consumption. A similar system is employed for the showers; a water recirculation pump fills the pipes with hot water five minutes before a scheduled shower time.
In Chicago’s Buena Park, dSPACE Studio transformed a disorganized 1978 home into a bright retreat that revolves around an expanded atrium. SoCo pendant lights by Tech Lighting draw the eye up to the double-height light well.
In Chicago’s Buena Park, dSPACE Studio transformed a disorganized 1978 home into a bright retreat that revolves around an expanded atrium. SoCo pendant lights by Tech Lighting draw the eye up to the double-height light well.
In short, "turning the trailer into a smart home has also eliminated a lot of potential stress." Air cards connect the trailer to the internet via cellular networks, so Pendl can monitor it from anywhere.
In short, "turning the trailer into a smart home has also eliminated a lot of potential stress." Air cards connect the trailer to the internet via cellular networks, so Pendl can monitor it from anywhere.
Aros air conditioner by Quirky and GE, $300 Aros combines decades of engineering expertise from GE with tech-savvy ingenuity from Quirky. Through the Wink app, the air conditioner can be programmed and controlled remotely and features a handy budget calculator to track operating costs.
Aros air conditioner by Quirky and GE, $300 Aros combines decades of engineering expertise from GE with tech-savvy ingenuity from Quirky. Through the Wink app, the air conditioner can be programmed and controlled remotely and features a handy budget calculator to track operating costs.
Koop is the Senior Design Architect of the framework plan for Cornell NYC Tech, a new applied science university that will call a 12.4-acre campus on New York's Roosevelt Island home. The plan, which includes construction of the city's largest net-zero building, pairs more traditional academic buildings with a series of flexible outdoor spaces.
Koop is the Senior Design Architect of the framework plan for Cornell NYC Tech, a new applied science university that will call a 12.4-acre campus on New York's Roosevelt Island home. The plan, which includes construction of the city's largest net-zero building, pairs more traditional academic buildings with a series of flexible outdoor spaces.
@yahooshine: "Spotted these leather organizers designed in LA for your techie gear and more. #thisisground #dod2014 #timetoorganize"
@yahooshine: "Spotted these leather organizers designed in LA for your techie gear and more. #thisisground #dod2014 #timetoorganize"
Sou Fujimoto collaborated with Honda on this high-tech home that integrates energy generation systems with the living space and family car. Solar roof panels charge the batteries on this electric vehicle parked in the light-filled living room.
Sou Fujimoto collaborated with Honda on this high-tech home that integrates energy generation systems with the living space and family car. Solar roof panels charge the batteries on this electric vehicle parked in the light-filled living room.
Afilla pendant lights by Alessandro Zambelli for .exnovo. Marrying new materials with traditional ones, this lighting series features 3-D printed nylon shades and a Swiss-pine structure.
Afilla pendant lights by Alessandro Zambelli for .exnovo. Marrying new materials with traditional ones, this lighting series features 3-D printed nylon shades and a Swiss-pine structure.
The MoMA Store is unveiling an assortment of over 20 products that have emerged from the London tech scene. Catch innovative items like Kano, a computer and coding kit built for kids. (81 Spring Street)
The MoMA Store is unveiling an assortment of over 20 products that have emerged from the London tech scene. Catch innovative items like Kano, a computer and coding kit built for kids. (81 Spring Street)
Midsummer rug by Ritva Puotila for Woodnotes. Consisting of tightly woven strands of paper yarn, the Midsummer rug is hypoallergenic, stain resistant, and easy to clean.
Midsummer rug by Ritva Puotila for Woodnotes. Consisting of tightly woven strands of paper yarn, the Midsummer rug is hypoallergenic, stain resistant, and easy to clean.
The Gustav tech toolbox by Christian Pistauer addresses the portability of a mobile worker within one office, increasingly common when creatives shuffle between meeting rooms and workspaces.
The Gustav tech toolbox by Christian Pistauer addresses the portability of a mobile worker within one office, increasingly common when creatives shuffle between meeting rooms and workspaces.
Mellow This desktop sous vide cooker, controlled via a mobile device, simplifies prep while promising to elevate your home culinary creations.
Mellow This desktop sous vide cooker, controlled via a mobile device, simplifies prep while promising to elevate your home culinary creations.
Boiacca Wood table by LucidiPevere for Kristalia. Oak legs support a tabletop made from Fenix-NTM, a water-repellent, anti-bacterial surface developed using nanotechnology. Though it looks like stone, the surface is soft and warm to the touch
Boiacca Wood table by LucidiPevere for Kristalia. Oak legs support a tabletop made from Fenix-NTM, a water-repellent, anti-bacterial surface developed using nanotechnology. Though it looks like stone, the surface is soft and warm to the touch
Zartan Raw chair by Philippe Starck and Eugeni Quitllet for Magis. Using a mixture of recycled polypropylene and natural wood fiber, the Italian manufacturer has made a stacking chair whose production is kinder to the environment.
Zartan Raw chair by Philippe Starck and Eugeni Quitllet for Magis. Using a mixture of recycled polypropylene and natural wood fiber, the Italian manufacturer has made a stacking chair whose production is kinder to the environment.
A custom steel dining table with a walnut insert is surrounded by Eames Molded Plastic side chairs; the hanging fixture is from Tech Lighting.
A custom steel dining table with a walnut insert is surrounded by Eames Molded Plastic side chairs; the hanging fixture is from Tech Lighting.
One of the new cooktop’s highlights is its PowerFlex zone that provides precise and effective heat, while giving you the option to cook with large pans that might need an extra boost of power. You can even combine two cooking zones into one, allowing you to go from handling two pots to working with a single large casserole dish.
One of the new cooktop’s highlights is its PowerFlex zone that provides precise and effective heat, while giving you the option to cook with large pans that might need an extra boost of power. You can even combine two cooking zones into one, allowing you to go from handling two pots to working with a single large casserole dish.
Document all that gift-giving with Fujifilm's Instax camera, a bite-sized Polaroid-type camera with a case that looks like a vintage Leica. Instax Mini 90 Neo Classic camera, $210 on Amazon.
Document all that gift-giving with Fujifilm's Instax camera, a bite-sized Polaroid-type camera with a case that looks like a vintage Leica. Instax Mini 90 Neo Classic camera, $210 on Amazon.
Casa Narigua - P+0 Arquitectura
Casa Narigua - P+0 Arquitectura
Casa Narigua - P+0 Arquitectura
Casa Narigua - P+0 Arquitectura
A Vane Grand pendant by Tech Lighting hangs in one of the bedrooms.
A Vane Grand pendant by Tech Lighting hangs in one of the bedrooms.
In Ho Chi Minh City, only 0.25 percent of the landscape is covered with greenery.
In Ho Chi Minh City, only 0.25 percent of the landscape is covered with greenery.

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