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| Tiny Prefab Hut Keeps North Pole Researchers Warm + Cozy Posted: 16 May 2012 12:00 PM PDT [ Filed under Portable & in the Architecture category ]
The time-worn adage about necessity and invention is one that may induce some eye-rolling, but it is undeniably true. This is particularly the case in arctic zones which are often extremely inhospitable to humans – yet we as a species continue to venture there in order to learn about our world.
To support the mission of these intrepid Arctic explorers, 2-B-2 Architecture designed the Arctic Mobile Unit. The small pre-fab unit provides life support for three people for up to 15 days.
Researchers would share the tiny living quarters for short-term treks; any longer and they are likely to get a bit annoyed with each other. Each AMU is 6.5 feet X 5.25 feet X 7.5 feet, making it just big enough to eat, sleep and shower in.
Like any well-designed tiny living space, the AMU is designed to use space efficiently. One of the sleeping bunks turns into a table and chairs for two while the toilet sits inside of the shower enclosure.
For ease of moving, the AMU is partially collapsible. When on the move, the unit is compact and unhindered by protuberances. After arriving at its destination, certain parts of the pod pull out to offer a slightly expanded (though still remarkably tiny) interior space. Keep Going - Check out this Great Related Dornob Article:      [ Filed under Portable & in the Architecture category ] [ Dornob | Archives | Categories | Privacy | TOS ] |
| Conversation Pieces: Puzzling Wall Murals of Tableware Posted: 15 May 2012 08:00 PM PDT [ Filed under More & in the Art of Design category ]
Typically, tableware is self-contained in terms of its design, either uniform across a set or at least forming a complimentary series set around the table.
These pieces are all parts of a larger puzzle, and could spark quite the discussing during either eating or cleanup at a large meal.
Ceramist Molly Hatch uses historical images from major museums as the basis for her pieces, so a savvy art historian might notice something familiar in each part of the whole. Note that though she displays these in museums as well, they might be even more interesting at the dining table. ... [ Filed under More & in the Art of Design category ] [ Dornob | Archives | Categories | Privacy | TOS ] |
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