Jun 16th 2010 12:00PM
It sounds sci-fi, but, you could have a living, breathing lamp in your apartment. Latro, which is Latin for "thief," is a bionic lamp (left) designed by Netherlands-based designer Mike Thompson. It was inspired by a photosynthesis experiment sponsored by Stanford University and Yonsei University in Japan, and, operates... Continue Reading »
Apr 9th 2010 11:00AM
Forget the commute to the shore to get your summertime beach fix: try walking down the hall. If Canadian entrepreneur Eric Pflanzer of Soleira Sun gets his way, small-scale indoor beaches could become mainstream in apartment buildings and other locations. He's already proven it by installing a virtual beach inside an... Continue Reading »
Dec 17th 2009 4:00PM
Christmas lights have long been a-blazin with Jesus Christ's birthday less than a week away. For some people, decorating their home consists of a strand or two of white lights, some garland, and a modest tree. Others go all Dyker Heights with elaborate winter wonderland accoutrement. We spoke to Jacqueline Whitmore, CSP an... Continue Reading »
