Jul 19
We first came across Austin furniture designer Eric Billig’s work when we saw some of his creations in concrete. He’s kind of a master with the material, and has a unique aesthetic that really sets himself apart. Well, it turns out concrete isn’t the only thing he’s good at working with: he’s launched a new business and design concept, Eric Billig Factory, around the idea of modular, modern furniture that he can ship flat straight to you. Not only
Jul 18
Instead of tar or asphalt, an ecoroof has a thin layer of soil and plants, says Greg Haines of Portland, Ore., who has been installing ecoroofs for several years.
With a traditional roofing system, rainwater washes off rooftops and onto driving surfaces, eventually mixing with antifreeze and oil before it ends up in the sewer system. On an ecoroof, rainwater is absorbed into a vegetative roofing system, filtering out air pollutants and making cleaner water.
How an ecoroof works is simple. Rain falls on an ecoroof. The rainwater is absorbed through a layer of soil, then a layer of spongy material and carpet padding.
Jul 17
Charming Outbuildings Provide Storage, Workspace or a Quick Getaway
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It’s that time of summer when my husband I start looking at the landscaping. It’s too hot to plant anything in the garden, so we begin analyzing what we should have done in the spring and now must make a point of accomplishing in the fall — or maybe even next weekend.
A shed/garage/barn/studio/guest house is one of those items on our list. We’ve had two gorgeous weeks of nonstop sun, accompanied by a week off. We’re now back to reality and trying to think ahead. We need a
Jul 17
Loving this recent feature we spotted online at Dwell’s blog: An Introduction to Restaurant Design. We certainly have an interest in this subject matter, which is why we’ve often featured restaurant interiors we think were designed particularly well, like Wildwood, Pio Pio and Fig, to name a few. This intensive post by Dwell delves into all kinds of aspects of restaurant design, and we think anyone who’s into food, design or food and design will totally want to check this out! More here.