If you’re thinking this is going to be some sort of eco-homework assignment where I give you detailed instructions about how to turn paper into a livable offbeat house; well, it’s not. It’s also (sadly so) not a post about an edible spam house.
Did I just use edible and spam in the same sentence? Shudder.
In […]
So, lame me; I’m a day or so late in reporting this but for some reason I thought the post I read about this project at CNET said that the WIRED installation was happening next week. I was so excited and then later felt this sinking sensation that I had speed read too quickly. […]
In case you haven’t heard, West Coast Green is coming on full force this year.
West Coast Green, the largest residential green building conference in America recently released it’s full line-up of presenters and exhibits for this year’s show taking place on September 20-22, 2007. The show, which will be held in San Francisco, has two […]
Today we’re going to continue with more of Michael Jantzen’s work. As noted yesterday, it’s hard to pick favorites, but when I first saw Jantzen’s designs, his Wind Shaped Pavilion was the one of the designs that first drew me in. So, I’m sharing that one today. The other design I picked to share […]
That’s right; it’s road trip time. In just a few short weeks it’s time for the annual Taos Solar Music Festival. From the TSMF homepage:
“Come experience good music, interactive alternative energy displays and exquisite views at the 9th Annual Taos Solar Music Festival in Kit Carson Park in downtown Taos, New Mexico. Taos is […]
Cool, extraordinary, and funky style homes and other buildings will always be considered hot around these parts. But an offbeat style can expand beyond structures; into the way we live, think, and dream. What’s the next hot thing in the world of offbeat homes? What’s the current hot issues in your offbeat world? What’s ice […]
[vid via youtube found Google Blog]
If you are like me, I found a great reason why to (re)download Google Earth. They have added an architecture layer. In association with and help the AIA celebrate it’s 150th Birthday they released two layers of Americas Favorite Architecture and Blueprint America. The video explains all it’s geeky coolness. […]
Doesn’t it seem that in order to be “Green” you need to buy a Prius, compact flourescent light bulbs (still a good idea), or install solar panels? Or just offset your glutonous consumption with Terrapasses . That’s the key isn’t it…consumption? Instead of getting rid of everything we already have, and replacing it with “Green” […]
How much do you love your home? Enough to blog about it? Your home is an easy subject to talk about. Probably as easy as talking about your children. There are two, very good avenues, Houseblogs.net and Home and Tell. Both offering a community, or neighborhood, atmosphere to discuss your abode.
I could definitely see these […]
re:Friday’s is a look back at the week of interesting stories from across the web. Stories covered by the blogs I enjoy daily and hopefully ones you are not aware of. Please show’em your love for Offbeat by reading the original stories!
This is COOL! a good solution if you snore, or your spouse does. You […]
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