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Sleeeep

A company named Zyren has an interesting “clock” that they are marketing as the sleep system Night Cove that controls the ambient light in your environment. As a huge fan of sleep I can only imagine the endless hours of well managed, scientifically crafted sleep it could provide - just the thing for the wonky winter nights in Alaska. Despite my torrid love affair with sleep I remember the days when I was a morning person and I miss them. [via]

The Future of Laundry

From the design labs at Electrolux comes the KaionWAVE washing system, a groundbreaking concept for laundry of the future. Functioning as both a washer and a dryer, the KaionWAVE washing system is ideal for houses where space is limited. No water or chemicals are necessary to run this washing system, and it uses wireless technology with electromagnetic induction technology which enables it to easily reside in the house of the future.

Beauty in a Petri Dish

These miniature gardens are absolutely fascinating. More interesting is that the main site seems to be for a decontamination service and that these miniature little ecosystems are their targets.

Links from This Weekend

Power Plastic from Konarka:
Light activated plastic (or more specifically, a nano-enabled polymer photovoltaic material) as an alternative energy source. This technology is meant to be a light, flexible and inexpensive alternate energy solution that absorbs a broader spectrum of light and can be used in more diverse applications than traditional glass substrates.

HardiPlank by James Hardie:
Low maintenance fiber/cement composite siding that won’t rot or attract insects, and is non-combustible.

Freedom Line from Thermador:
A line of refridgerator/freezers as stand-alone units - opening up less obtrusive possibilities for integration into kitchens. Energy Star® qualified

Out of the Blue Design Studios:
Absolutely stunning artglass fixtures for the home - door, cabinet, and shower hardware.