In an amazing achievement akin to adding solar panels to your body, a Northeast sea slug sucks raw materials from algae to provide its lifetime supply of solar-powered energy, according to a study by Rutgers University-New Brunswick's Debashish Bhattacharya, distinguished professor in the Department of Biochemistry and Microbiology, and other scientists.
There is a slew of reasons why the demand for solar tubes is on the rise these days. From the outset, solar tube lighting is the perfect solution if you want
Skylights are a great addition to any house, as they bring in more natural light - cutting down on artificial light electricity costs, as well as promoting good health for a home's occupants. Unfortunately, however, skylights are hard to install in most pre-built
Brown rattan-like lanterns with retro Edison light bulbs, warm white light and pure metal frame, black, add gorgeous touch, beauty and practicality to any space. Add this outdoor wicker lamp to your porch steps, porch and windows to illuminate your roads and hallways.
Photovoltaic devices, also known as solar cells, produce electrical power when exposed to light, and that technology has enabled a fast-growing industry. The most familiar designs use rigid layers of silicon crystal. But recently, intense interest has focused on organic photovoltaic (OP) devices which use inexpensive organic semiconductor materials sandwiched between two metal electrodes. OP devices can be made flexible and easily portable. Imagine a tent that, once set up, acts as a large solar system that can be used to recharge portable electronics and lights for the upcoming night of camping.
The LED solar powered wall lantern is designed with a large-size solar panel and a 800mAh large capacity rechargeable battery.The solar wall light will self-sustain itself illuminating after getting direct sunlight for 5-6 hours to be fully charged. The solar LED security light is equipped with an energy-saving 3V tungsten LED bulb. 3000K warm light,motion sensor light to provide a larger and brighter lighting range. Built-in smart motion sensor, the solar outdoor wall lantern will sensitively detect movement within a distance of 26.2FT and an angle of 120°. When no motion detected at night, the security LED solar-powered wall sconce will maintain 10% brightness. And it will turn to 100% full brightness when motion detected. After the movement leaves for 25s, the solar sensor wall light will turn back to 10% dim brightness. The solar wireless wall lighting features sensitive dusk to dawn sensor, which enables it to detect the brightness of the surroundings sensitively, automatically turn off at dawn and turn on at dusk. The switch beneath the light body should be turned ON before the first use. The design of the removable mounting base allows for the black solar wall light to be installed in two ways. You can choose the way you like for mood or ambient lighting. No electrical wiring is required, the outdoor solar porch lighting is a perfect energy-saving and money-saving alternative to electric outdoor lighting. It’s suitable for your front door, garage, garden, yard, courtyard, porch, patio, hallway, balcony, corridor, etc.
Friggebod AnnabelPalmako trädgårdshus i trä Annabel 13,4 m² av prefabricerade väggelement inkl. vindskyddande plast är tack vare sin inglasade front den perfekta platsen att dra sig tillbaka till i trädgården - även vid dåligt väder. Trendigt utseende!Finsågad beklädnad. Det finns även möjlighet till 70 mm isolering. De två glasskjutdörrarna på framsidan har en isolering bestående av 40 mm EPS (expanderad polystyren). Utåtgående fönster har gummitätningar, dubbla termoglas och dropplister i aluminium. I byggsatsen ingår även impregnerade grundbjälkar, 19 mm spontade tak- och golvbrädor, ventilationsgaller och en monteringssats. Taktäckningsmaterial ingår inte i leveransen.
For a stylish, safe outdoor space that suits your needs, mix and match lanterns, string lights, and other key types of backyard lights.
Light bulbs come in a variety of shapes, sizes, and wattages. The type of light bulb you need depends on the fixture and the desired light output. Incandescent bulbs are the most common type of light bulb, but they are being phased out due to their inefficiency.
Modern Shed, una firma estadounidense dedicada al diseño y fabricación de casetas de jardín de alto standing, ha decidido dar un paso más allá y ponerle ruedas a una de sus creaciones. Se trata de Dwelling on Wheels (DW), un atractivo volumen de madera y chapa galvanizada de 22 m2 que...
Nestled in the rural surrounds of Bruny Island, Tasmania, Coopworth House is a contemporary interpretation of a country farmhouse
Here's how you can make your backyard look incredible!
Completed in 2020 in Falkensee, Germany. Images by © Hanns Joosten. The site of house is situated in the small city of Falkensee in Brandenburg. The plot of the house is set back from the main street, Bredower Straße,...
How do you design a greenhouse to overcome poor growing conditions, provide a winter space that can cure SADS and extend the growing…
New designs have shed light on what the future office could look like as businesses continue to reimagine their workspaces to suit hybrid working.
03/08/2015 This summer while we were away on Vacation our trailer was stolen. Although it was locked under the front stairs, it was not completely out of sight. So we’ve decided to buil…
The Westgate Residence is a renovation of a 1948 house located in Brentwood, CA where the objective was to architecturally update the building...
Atelier Andy Carson have designed a two bedroom modern guest house in Australia, that has simple farm shed like appearance, with a welcoming interior.
One of the problems that can arise when providing housing for asylum seekers is that communities can see a burden, but not necessarily a benefit. The SolarCabin refugee shelter is designed to tackle this, with a large solar array used to produce electricity that can help power the local area.
Insider's writer spent the night with her dog at an Airbnb in Georgia. With no TV or Wi-Fi, she felt relaxed and reconnected with nature.
Image 11 of 26 from gallery of The Living Warehouse / Haddock Architecture. Photograph by Charles Bouchaib
Quand la nature devient l'essence du design Quinta da Comporta, au Portugal est un projet de l'architecte Miguel Câncio Martins où la nature est l'essence du design. Dans l'une des destinations les plus recherchées d'Europe et l'une des destinations préférées des designers, artistes, entrepreneurs et célébrités internationales, cet hôtel respectueux du site entouré de plages préservées, de dunes de sable, de cigognes, de pins et de rizières, se dresse et offre aux visiteurs ses différentes villégiatures, chambres, suites ou petites maisons, ainsi qu'un spa. L'architecte a invité des artistes tels que Patrick Michel pour la conception des appartements, Bela Silva, qui a réalisé plusieurs sculptures, et George Pelletier, qui était chargé de l'élaboration des luminaires artisanaux en plâtre. Louis Albert de Broglie, également connu sous le nom du
If you have a storage shed in your backyard, it can be converted into a usable, livable space where you can work on craft projects, grow things, or create a she-shed, card/cigar room, music room, study area, or just a place to hang out and read. Consider these tips for converting your shed from a place to store garden tools to a place where you'll want to spend all of your free time.
Based on the Axel smart design, this family beach house lives and breathes simplicity offering a robust and easy holiday destination. This home can open up and become one with nature or retreat inwards so that the occupants can enjoy the passive solar design that allows the northern light to penetrate deep within the home. Creating warmth and comfort throughout the year.
Completed in 2022 in France. Images by Gautier Deblonde. « The Maroquinerie de la Sormonne project is part of a formerly cultivated natural space, in the heart of a region with a rural and forest tradition....
Completed in 2022 in France. Images by Gautier Deblonde. « The Maroquinerie de la Sormonne project is part of a formerly cultivated natural space, in the heart of a region with a rural and forest tradition....
The Long barn boasts soaring volumes and sleek living spaces
Completed in 2022 in France. Images by Gautier Deblonde. « The Maroquinerie de la Sormonne project is part of a formerly cultivated natural space, in the heart of a region with a rural and forest tradition....
Atelier Andy Carson have designed a two bedroom modern guest house in Australia, that has simple farm shed like appearance, with a welcoming interior.
Stunning images & photography of roof lanterns & lantern roof lights in an array of different colours, styles, shapes & designs.
