Designed by Scott Specht studio architecture Spect Harpman Architects, the “Zero House” is a prefabricated house of 200 square meters totally autonomous and environmentally friendly. The roof is made of solar panels that provides electricity so you don’t have to worry about electricity and the power is then stored in a battery backup. Once completely charged, the home can run efficiently for one week without a hint of sunlight. The roof and also includes a tank of rainwater harvesting over 10 cubic meters. The ground floor when it is equipped with a unit of waste composting. The rest of the house features energy saving design strategies including ample daylighting (led lights are used for artificial light requirements), incredibly energy efficient wall assemblies (r-58 in fact), triple glazed windows, and a compact design (reducing overall energy requirements). Initial studies indicate that the home will sell for around $350,000. - Via - Treehugger & Materialicio

Swedish designer Peter Andersson has recently launched a new piece of furniture at the luxury internet shopping site 20ltd. Peter Andersson has build up a reputation for creating pieces with a humorous twist, and he says that “A smile is the best feedback I can get for my work”. This chair at a first glance appears like a perfectly functional easy chair, but at a close look you’ll find that he is actually built like a stage prop. When we see the side and back of the chair the unfinished backside is revealed. - Via - David Report

“Natural Wave” is a clever little ceremic plate that sits perfectly on top of an old radiator and it was designed by Byung-seok You. It’s got places to set your coffee, tea, milk and other breakfast items to keep them warm without having to use another heating device like a microwave or oven. “Natural Wave” for now is just a concept that looks really good and can make it those old rusty radiators look a lot better. - Via - Boingboing Gadgets & Geeklogie

The Roses Rug is a simply stunning rug designed by Nani Marquina. This rug is handmade and hand loomed, each individual petal is woven into the base to create a remarkably durable and beautiful piece for any room. I’m pretty sure that this rug can create a beautiful romantic atmosphere if you add a sweet Barry White, a few candles, and a bottle of wine. Nani Marquina is a wonderful female industrial designer who launched her line in 1986, specializing in textiles for the home, and subsequently receiving many accolades and awards. The rose rug comes in red, grey, ivory, orange or brown in sizes Small: 5.5′ x 7.8′ or Large: 6.5′ x 9.8′ (although red is best). This rug is available here. - Via - Haute*Nature

Eudora is a fiberglass chair upholstered in a variety of printed fabrics and encased in polyester resin. To top off the play on a preserved artifact, Eudora is illuminated from within to create an enticing and surreal object. As we saw in a previous post more and more designers combine technology and furniture to create new interesting effects, and add something new to an old looking piece of furniture. - Via - B9Furniture

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