8 Decent Watches Styles...

One of the latest trends in ‘time’ is to go green. This is not only fashionable but also the characteristic of being responsible. The evolution thus, has been the growth of a new ‘green revolution’! And this evolution has witnessed the arrival of wooden watches! Made from completely natural ebony, maple, guaiaco, celtis and rosewood, these watches look stunningly beautiful and elegant. Added to this is the fact that some companies plant a tree for every wooden watch that is sold. We present here, eight wooden watches that will soon be the style statement of the world (if they are not already!).
1. Rosewood

This unique wristwatch is made of rosewood and is part of the Vestal watch collection. The watch comes in a 58mm case that is made very artistically. The watch resembles a band or bracelet and if not for the dial, it would have even been mistaken for one. Each of the wooden links is connected to the other by a fish wire and the watch sits snugly on your wrist. No skin allergies or rashes anymore for this strap is completely natural material. The watch has been priced at $120 and can definitely double up as a fashion accessory too. It tells time through its three hands and in course of time, it will completely break down as it is made of wood which is biodegradable.
2. Rock Crystal wristwatch

A masterpiece of German designer Sebastian Krabbe, this watch, dubbed as the Rock Crystal is made of a combination of steel and wood. It is definitely masculine and powerful in its appearance and yet minimalistic in its feel too. The steel center has polygonal corpus edges that give it the appearance of crystals that occur naturally in nature. The strap is made entirely from wood. The face of the watch is clean except for the hours – 3, 6, 9 and 12 – that have been gracefully punched into it. The designs of the hands, the wheel and the pin make this watch a sure shot fashion accessory for the trendy.
3. WeWood Chrono Watch

Now that is what we call a real cool looking watch. Adding to its coolness is the fact that it is completely, 100 percent natural. Each watch is distinct in its design and no two watches are alike. The parent company, WeWood Chrono Watches also delights us by planting one tree for every watch sold! That will definitely make us feel very responsible and green when we buy one. The green digital display and the elegant look of the watch will also make any on looker go green too! The only metal used is in the buckle lock so that the watch sits properly on your wrist.
4. Nixon Mens Nixon The Rotolog Wood Watch

A high quality and high precision Japanese watch has made its way into the markets. Sounding similar to the name of the camera giant Nikon, Nixon has produced high caliber watches in the past too. The stainless steel casing of the watch has been constituted by a crystal glass with hardened minerals and it also has a double casket crown and an epoxy inlay. The strap is mostly made of wood with stainless steel frames. The Japanese quartz watch comes along with a built in LED and the strap has a special kind of ‘butterfly’ closure that is unique to this watch. This is definitely a truly unique timepiece from Nixon.
5. Brior Wooden Watch

Tarlo Chronograph has arrived on the scene with this unique wooden watch. Soft and smooth wood has been used to encase the watch. The rounded edges and smooth finishes give the watch a classy and stylish look. It has all the necessary dials within and the craftsmanship is simply brilliant. Anyone who has a look and feel of this watch is sure to fall deeply in love with it and will end up buying it!
6. Reveal Bamboo Watch

Bamboo shoots grow to great heights and it is the fastest and tallest growing grass in the world. And so, bamboo products are naturally green as bamboo can be replaced very soon. And when it comes to looks, there will be few watches that beat these bamboo beauties. Bamboo is also ultra durable and so wave goodbye to any of your longevity worries. Encased in handcrafted bamboo is the analog quartz watch. Designed for men, the wood seems to accentuate the masculinity and elegance. Reveal is involved in selling the watches and they are available for about $118. Though their water-proof nature has not yet been confirmed, these watches are definitely worth a buy.
7. Macana wooden wrist watch

This antique wristband turns out to be a watch only on a close ‘watch’! Handcrafted at Artisan Life designs, Macana is made from reclaimed tropical woods which are available from sustainable sources and high quality leather. Since it is handcrafted expertly, each watch is a unique piece. Its looks are natural and durability is guaranteed. The watch is available for $89.99 and will be shipped to any corner of the world.
8. Wooden G-Shock Watch

Are you ready for a shock? Well the watch you see in picture is not only a G-Shock DW6600 but a watch built in wood on a G-Shock DW6600! It has been dubbed as Woodshock and it is the creation of the teaming efforts between PRPLMNT and Saint48. They customize Casio’s G-Shock watches with a wooden casing that lifts the overall appeal of the watch. They are handcrafted along with the use of laser technology. As the heart is that of a Casio, the watch comes ready with alarms, lights, stopwatch, multi-functions, countdown timer and back light.

12 Beautiful Concept Car Designs

Modern concept cars and beautiful car designs from all over the world.

Cadillac World Thorium Fuel Concept Car

Beautiful concept car designed by Loren Kulesus for the 100th anniversary of Cadillac.

Frazer-Nash Namir Concept Car

Namir concept car developed by a famous British car maker Frazer-Nash and Italdesign Giugiaro.

Toyota FT-HS Concept Car

Designed to showcase Toyota’s leadership in hybrid powertrain technology, FT-HS runs on a next-generation hybrid system built around Toyota’s punchy 3.5-liter V-6 and capable of delivering ~ 400 horses.

Lamborghini SPIGA Concept Car

The name “SPIGA” refers to the roof shape of the car which sticks out along the windshield giving it a spike-like shape which translates in Italian as SPIGA.

Mitsuoka Orochi Concept Car

Roadster concept car designed by Mitsuoka, first presented at the 2005 Tokyo Motor Show.

Fastlane Concept Car

Futuristic concept car designed by TransFX, a California-based custom car maker. [

Lamborghini Insecta Concept Car

The design combines the brand’s styling cues with elements inspired by insect exoskeletons.

Audi RSQ Concept Car

Beautiful concept car developed by Audi AG for use as a product placement in the 2004 sci-fi movie I, Robot

BMW M1 Hommage Concept Car

Beautiful concept car pays tribute to the original M1 and shows what could be possible if BMW were to produce a new mid-engined sports car.

Lexus LF-A Concept Car

Transparent Lexus LF-A concept car on display at the Salone del Mobile design fair in Milan. [link]

Bertone Mantide Concept Car

Stile Bertone has documented the design and development of his new supercar - the Mantide in a series of videos that you can view on insideprojectm.com.

New Design competition Explores wood as green material for urban construction

Wooden construction ideas for urban living initiated by ACSA competition
From thousands of years, wood has been one of the most used products for construction. However, whenever it comes towards the development of urban area, cities are based on concrete and steel. Nevertheless, as the development is increasing at a rapid pace, more and more eco friendly methods are being adopted for development of homes so that it is easy to save the environment. It has been rightfully stated that, wood is one of the best green material for urban construction, but it has to proved to the public so that they can take use of it for the development process.

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For generating interest and understanding in the lives of people about wood as a green material for urbane construction, Association of Collegiate Schools of Architectural and Binational Softwood Council along with Parsons the new school for design have decided to start up a competition for new designs for urbane construction that involves wood. The new concept that has been brought into light is taken excitedly by the students, as they would be able to show their talent and working skills in new models and designs with use of wood. The students who are participating in this event are stating that, it is a lifetime opportunity for them to show the world how good wood can be for building homes even in the urbane area.
The faculty and the expert professionals who are involved in this competition have stated that, timber or wood is the best eco friendly option for developing the residential and commercial area. In addition, they also stated that, it is easy to design the wood and take use of new designs and patterns that can give a new look with ease. Wood is considered one of the safest options for construction. Some of the major cities are already concentrating on the use of wood as the construction material and new projects are being initiated for the development. One such project has been handled by the professionals who in result have provided one of the tallest residential buildings made of laminated wood panels.

The tasks assigned for the competition
The teams or individuals who will be involved in the competition have to design mixed use and mid-rise complex for a site. The site that has been decided is situated in Brooklyn waterfront of Red Hook. Although this place is a flux, it would be an opportunity for the students to show their skills and knowledge involved around wood. The teams or individuals who will be involved in the competition will have to regenerate the manufacturing sector of the urban area. In addition, they have to scrutiny the development needs of residential and commercial area and give solutions accordingly. In addition, they have to build affordable housing sections, bike repair and sharing joints, distribution centers and manufacturing units with use of wood.
New construction systems are to be proposed by the entrants with use of different wood technologies that are into existence. The design and patterns that will be done has to be there in the proposal for the urban development. In addition, characteristics of wood that would be taken into use for the development has to be there in the report so that it is easy for the panel of judges to decide upon the winner of the competition.
 
The reward to the winner
Winner of this competition will be eligible to get a sum of thirty thousand dollars along with which their project proposals would be highlighted in the annual meeting of ACSA in Miami and convocation of the American institute of architects in Chicago in the year 2014.

Go Green in Style: Design Concepts for Eco Curtains

Curtains are mainly used for the purpose of preventing heat and sunlight from entering the rooms. Draping curtains over the doors and windows secure you. But instead of conventional curtain designs, you can opt for innovative styles that help save energy in many ways. Some curtains come embedded with solar cells to generate energy in sunlight and use it at night for lighting. Other designs help preserve energy.
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The Energy Curtain, conceptualized by the industrial designer team of Johan Redström, Margot Jacobs, Linda Worbin, Ramia Mazé and Carolin Müller, serves separate purpose other than stopping the entry of heat and daylight into your rooms. The curtain is designed to harvest power from heat and sunlight during the day and at night, the light-emitting elements in the inner portion of the curtain will allow it to glow using the stored power. Consequently, your room will benefit from natural light 24×7.
You are able to harvest power during the daytime with the help of the amazing solar curtain concept called Some Shine. Some Shine prevents heat and sunlight from entering your house in sunny days. The solar cells in the curtain harvest power and store it in a charging base. You can charge your tablets, smartphones and LED lamps in the dark with the stored power.

The window-covering Tucson Blackout curtain helps you optimize the warmth in your rooms. Apart from keeping sunlight, cold and noise pollution away, the curtain imparts an impressive look to your rooms. The window curtain has been designed with Thermatic lining, allowing you to save energy costs. The blackout curtain is able to black 99 percent of the light from outside.
Energy Saving Blackout Curtain is an eco-friendly energy-saving curtain that can darken the room any moment of the day. It helps you stay warm in winter and cool during the summer season. You can block noise pollution and sunlight by draping the curtain on your windows. Available in 84 and 63 inch length, the energy saving blackout curtain comes in different colours at a price of $54.99.
[box_dark]Eco Concepts: Curtain Substitutes[/box_dark]
Eco-Leaf Shade consists of OLED and E ink lamps in the form of leaves. The exclusive power harvesting window covering can harvest power from heat and sunlight. Rooms are protected from sunlight and heat in daytime. OLED lamps present within the curtain illuminate at night, using the stored power. The design helps reduce your carbon footprint.

Designed by the Integral Studio Vinaccia, the Solar Module boasts of a LED-embedded solar ceramic tile that you are able to use in the form of a curtain for the windows in your room. You can prevent the entry of heat and sunlight during the day and light up your room at night with the stored power.
The Soft House structure developed from KVA Matx by architect Sheila Kennedy and her team is a great textile embedded with solar cells, capable of producing up to 16,000 watts-hour of power. The textiles can be used to design curtains as well as other materials. They harvest power from heat and sunlight in daytime and illuminate the lights at night.
SunTiles happens to be a curtain powered by sunlight that allows your room to heat up in cold winter days. Astrid Krogh came up with the design for SunTiles, recycling solar panels that had been left unused. Combining a curtain with abandoned photovoltaic cells, she has managed to come up with this amazing natural heating system. Solar panels are woven together with the curtain. Therefore, you get to enjoy natural heat within your room yet, at the same time, manage to keep sunlight away from your room during the day.

How to Get Rid of Boredom

Are you always bored? Find out how you can fix that here!

Steps

1. Find something to do. This step does not always work. If it does not, continue. If it does, then that is all you need!
   
   
2. Make a list of things to do when you're bored. These things will occupy you and help you the next time when you are bored. For example, think of things such as, could I clean the house or my bedroom? Could I learn a new language? Or perhaps you could find some friends to spend time together.
   
   
   
3. Play board games. Don't just think Monopoly, Clue or Snakes and Ladders. Try German-style board games like Agricola, Carcassonne, Puerto Rico or Settlers of Catan.
   
   
   
4. Play mental games like Pente, Blokus, Chess, Quoridor.
5. Play card games like Bohnanza, Tichu or Pit.
   
   
   
6. Once you are done, try step one. If that fails again, then do one of the things on your list.
   
   
   
7. Go to bed, have some rest for about 5 or 10 minutes if the previous steps didn't work.
   
   
   
8. Open your clothes box and find the nicest clothes you like to wear and feel comfortable wearing them.
   
   
9. Have a shower with cold water or warm water, but it`s better to be cold.
   
   
   
10. Make a cup of coffee or tea, as you like.
    
    
    
11. Go out in the open air.
    
    
    
12. Call a group of your best friends and ask them for a picnic or the club or cinema.
    
    
    
13. Buy a present for your mom or some one you love.
    
    
    
14. Clean your closet if it is messy.
    
    
    

NEVER BE BORED!!!!