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Radhicka S Saxena: The concept: Modular homes are the talk of the town due to their affordable cost and easy construction. So this new modular house by Monika Wierzba, which is mobile and also floats, is by all means crowd pleasing. Its dimensions are similar to a transport container and measure about 2500mm, 5000 mm and 2800 mm along the sides. Due to its optimal size, the house can be easily transported via land or sea at a moderate cost. Hence, there will be no need to make special arrangem


Seven creative ways to use solar panels

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Ankit Dahiya: With the evolution of solar energy and its various forms of utilizing it, the energy has gained massive popularity. This energy is the most famous renewable energy as it is available in vast quantity and its available all time. The energy is viewed to be the best alternative energy to other conventional sources of energy. This energy is mostly utilized using solar panels which are used in arrays that form a grid like structure to harness the solar energy. These solar panels are re




Amit Sainwal: Unique and unusual custom car designsMost Unique and unusual custom car designs You might often not come across the unusual designs of cars, however, whenever you do they not only make you turn your head on the road but also linger in your memory for a long time. Some of them will be remembered as the nice art pieces while some others could scare the hell out of even the bravest of guys when they sneak up behind you in the dark. Well, here is a list of some unique and unusual




Vanga Kalyani: A Bizzare BuildingUnusual yet Creative design One of the reasons why urban surroundings are so fascinating is their architecture. Shaggy, old, dull surroundings or a weary construction or an important place could be made to look exquisite with just a little touch of excellent architecture. Architects and constructors nowadays are planning and designing buildings in a way that they not only look better but also symbolize the future. Here are a few bizarre yet fascinating buil




The compact cars may allow brisk movement on cramped city roads, but they cut a sorry figure when it comes to accommodating extra passengers. Designed for Peugeot, the “PLUX,” an acronym meaning pleasurable, lively, useful and extensible, by Italian designer Luca Le Piane is a two-seater city car that extends its body to lodge additional passengers. Featuring a body finished in telescopic parts driven by hydraulic tubes, the concept car stretches from its normal length of just 2.5m to a total




Designed for Samsung, the “AQUA” by South Korean designer Bon Seop Ku is a cellphone concept, inspired by drawing on the table with water, which features a progressive design to attract next-gen customers. Presenting a transparent body together with graphical user interface (GUI), the futuristic mobile handset comes with AMOLED display to enhance the experience of the user. The source of the interface is a water-based touchscreen. Users can delete the icons of the interface by simply rubbing





Eco studio is a house nestled in nature’s lap. Designed by Australian architecture studio Arkit, the house is a prefabricated modular dwelling. Constructed from sustainably harvested western red cedar and hoop pine, the Eco studio is spread in just 50 m square. The house has a bedroom, bathroom, kitchen, living space and an adaptable services hub. I




Designer Natasha Romanova’s LED Lamp promises to illuminate any part of your home. The unique design of her lamp is suffused with utmost simplicity and immense functionality. The lamp design derives inspiration from pegs normally used to hold clothes on a dry line. These pegs made from waterproof recyclable plastic are fitted with 6- LED lams and two recharg




Only a decade into 21st century and we’ve already witnessed homeless millions getting affected by some of the worst catastrophes. Given that design for disaster relief shelters is all over our minds. German designer Adrian Lippmann, founder of interior design firm form-al has constructed a ‘fold flat shelter’ for the purpose. The tent like structure designed u




Spending long hours on a beach without proper seating or furniture is neither comfortable nor viable, but one cannot carry bulky chairs or loungers to remote beaches all the time. Providing a solution, studio Biuro-K has created a portable beach bag that unfolds into a seat to rest you in comfort. Made in bendable plywood (varnished), the fl



Runner-up at the International Human Powered Vehicles Competition, the “Amphibike” as indicated by its name is an amphibious vehicle that harnesses human energy to allow an eco-friendly drive. Conceived by designer Andreu Carulla, the quad-based human powered vehicle moves on the road and beach sand as well as water with equal efficiency, enhancing the driving experience of the rider. Ideal for lifeguards or beach rescuers, the Amphibike can help in quick rescue operations during emergencies.





If you are one of those sophisticated souls who don’t even wanna put their feet on earth fearing they might get dirty, Strand Craft is all set for its extravagant liner that includes a garage to park the special handcrafted supercar, so you get straight into the superyacht without grounding your feet on the dock. Dubbed the “Strand Craft 122,” the sup


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