Monday, October 17, 2011

Five creative Steampunk headsets for the geeky

Sajnani:

Creative Steampunk headsetsCreative Steampunk headsets for the geeky

If you are craving for some great Steampunk devices that are trendy and very geeky, then you have to checkout the Steampunk headsets that are very funny and cool - just the perfect design for geeks. Here are five amazing Steampunk headsets that are a great mix of Victorian style with modernistic technology that are bound to get the Steampunk enthusiasts craving for them!

1) Steampunk Bluetooth headset

Steampunk Bluetooth headsetCool Steampunk Bluetooth headset

This cool Steampunk Bluetooth headset looks amazingly cool and very distracting with its exquisite design. This Victorian stylized headset is extremely cool with its heavy clockwork design that is bound to get you hooked onto it immediately. The brown colored natural wood, combined with the copper metal work looks very well coordinated and very unique as well. This headset is a great combination of the elegant Victorian designs combined with modern Bluetooth technology! However, on the flip side, this device might be a little overbearing on the ear, but it does not seem that the avid Steampunk fan would mind the excess weight! This beautifully designed Bluetooth headset is available for only $75 and is a steal for the Steampunk geeks!

2) Steampunk headphones designed by Tokaracer

Steampunk headphones by TokaracerSteampunk headphones based on Sennheiser PMX 40 model

These Steampunk headphones are inspired by the Sennheiser PMX 40 model and look very cool with the leather cover that is sewn on the bend that joins to two phones together. The look is not very finished; however, the color combination of the headset does make it quite attractive in appearance. The combination of metal with leather looks awesome and is a perfect device for any Steampunk enthusiast!

3) Thin Gypsy Thief's Steampunk Headphones

Thin Gypsy Thief's Steampunk HeadphonesThin Gypsy Thief's Steampunk Monster Beats headphones

The Thin Gypsy Thief's Steampunk Gear is a device to die for with its amazing design and great finishing! This is the latest from the Thin Gypsy Thief collection after the Steampunk iPod/Phone charger which comprises of Steampunk headphones complete with a case. Kyle Miller, who in fact is the designer/owner of the Thin Gypsy Thief has crafted and designed these amazing earphones that has Dr.Dre's album cover etched on to the copper/brass based earphones. The headset is quite bulky with its wooden and copper earphones and the adjoining band is covered with leather. This vintage device is crafted out of vintage burgundy leather, copper, brass, black walnut wood and so on! This is truly a classic vintage Steampunk device that is a must-have!

4) Steampunk sleek headphones

Steampunk Headphones Interesting GadgetsSteampunk Headphones Interesting Gadgets

The Steampunk headphones have a great antique as well as a high-tech form. It basically resembles a futuristic device which is made out of antique materials like copper and brass for the Victorian look. The size of this headset is quite compact and can be carried around easily. It has a rather wiry look and appears to be lightweight too. However, since the sheer design of this headset is very modernistic it would definitely look like a sci-fi headgear for any one who wears it! This Steampunk headphone can be bought on Etsy for $30 only!

5) Custom Steampunk Skullcandy Headphones

Custom Steampunk Skullcandy HeadphonesCustom Steampunk Skullcandy Headphones by DLi$h

Now these Steampunk headsets are very innovative and cool. Named the Skullcandy SK-Pro, these headphones have been crafted by a person called DLi$h who has designed this cool device to provide the best sound quality - even good enough to be found around the necks of popular Disc Jockeys! However, this one, with its Steampunk design would be perfect for Steampunk rave parties! The headset has been painted by using acrylic paint to give a metal effect - without having to use copper and brass. The headset also features insignias and badges that were embellished on F18 Fighter Jets of the US Navy. These earphones are perfect if you are a Steampunk enthusiast. The best part about these Skullcandy SK-Pro headphones is that they are a limited edition piece and it is guaranteed that no one else would be ever found wearing a replica of these! So go over to Delicious Drips if your willing to spend a whopping $279.99 on these priceless headphones!

Eight amazing elevators to climb high with ease

Vanga Kalyani:

Amazing elevatorsAmazing elevators to climb high with ease

Elevators, the most easiest and excellent way to shift between floors. Nowadays every construction in the urban consist of at-least an elevator. It is a kind of box like room where it is enclosed with a strong material on three sides with a manipulating door on the fourth side. elevators are used not only in offices but also in restaurants, living complexes, bars, malls, hotels and many other visiting places. working of an elevator is as simple as ever. selecting the right floor button on which you have to land is the only thing you have to do. elevators are a luxury! Many architects and mechanical designers had redesigned the normal elevator model into various models suitable for any range of constructions. These newly developed elevator models are both stylish and even very sophisticated with unusual changes added to it. Here are a few of such highly renovated elevators.

1. Swiss Skydive

Swiss SkydiveSwiss Skydive Uses Simulation To Get You In The Mood For Jumping

People invest a huge amount in the publicity of their organization, company, product or what ever it is they want to spread the news about. A Swiss sky diving school has got on with such a brilliant idea that it is both interesting and innovative at the same time. The people of the sky diving school had laid on a sticker of the entire city taken from a very high altitude on the floor of the elevator. Thus making it appear as if the floor is a glassed surface which makes you feel you are watching the entire city from a great height. this spectacular illusion has got the school a huge publicity and visitors which not only saved the publicity cost but also attracted many people around.

2. Stockholm Globe Arena

Globe ArenaStockholm Globe Arena

The Stockholm globe arena or 'the globe' is yet another masterpiece of the architects. It is designed in the form of a golf ball. It is the largest hemispherical construction in the whole world. It took them approximately 30 months to complete the construction of this structure. The most interesting part is that, this large hemispherical structure has its elevators situated on the outside of the structure where they appear to be like mini globes with glassed walls all around it. They are supported on the rail tracks created for the to and fro of these elevators along the circumference of the golf ball like hemispherical structure.

3. Bailong elevator

Bailong ElevatorBailong Elevator is a glass elevator built onto the side of a huge cliff in the Wulingyuan area of Zhangjiajie, China that is 1,070 feet high

The Bailong elevator is one of the largest outdoor elevators where it is situated to one side of a huge cliff with a size of about 1,070 feet in height. This elevator is situated in the Wulingyuan area of Zhangjiajie, China. It is a heavy elevator which is completely made of glass. Due to various environmental factors, the usage was stopped. After a series of debates and conclusions, the operations of this elevator was temporarily stopped for 10 months due to various safety related problems. But, it still continuous to be one of the unique elevators of the world.

4. Louvre elevator

Louvre ElevatorAt the push of a button, the elevator inside the Louvre, Paris rises to the occasion

Most people get bored using the same old type elevators again and again. For such people, we have the Louvre elevator. Louvre elevator is a completely different form of elevator when compared to all other elevators. it does not contain a closed box or glasses all around like the usual elevators. It contains a small base which rises above the ground stopping at various levels. The upper portion of the elevator will remain open and uncovered. After the ascend, the elevator descends to its original position on the ground between the spiral stairs.

5. Taipei 101's elevator

Taipei 101's elevatorTaipei 101's elevator has been named in the Guinness Book of World Records

The elevator named Taipei 101's elevator is the fastest reaching elevator in the whole world. This has an extreme speed of about 37.7mph. This is used in one of the busiest structures as this elevator could land you in any floor with just a heart beat's time. It is even recognized by the Guinness Book of World Records due to its high speed. The music in the background adds a soothing feel to the visitors where it doesn't give the visitors a chance to notice the time and tension on the elevator.

6. Mercedes-Benz Museum elevator

Mercedes-Benz Museum ElevatorMercedes-Benz Museum Elevator takes you from past to present in no time

The Mercedes-Benz museum in Stuttgart, Germany has its own special kind of attractions. Apart from its automotive displays, one thing that is totally unique is its elevator system. The elevator system in this museum contains a pill-like cabin covered with a strong steel like metal. The exteriors of the elevator has a ghostly look to its appearance. This pill is the chamber where visitors step in and enjoy their ride around. The inside of this cabin is lighted through the floor. This museum consists of three tracks which move to and fro carrying various passengers around the museum.

7. Eiffel Tower passenger elevators

Eiffel Tower Passenger ElevatorsThe principle behind the elevators is similar to the operation of a block and tackle but in reverse

Eiffel Tower, designed by architect Gustave Eiffel, is one of the greatest tourist attractions and a mark of France. It is also known as one of the renowned structures of the world. It is the tallest structure in Paris with almost 1,063 feet long. Visitors are allowed to visit this structure and are transported to its both the levels through various elevators. Cables and pulleys with massive water powered pistons are used to operate the Fives-Lille elevators from ground to first and second levels. The angle of ascend of the lift changes as the arc of the pillars.

8. The Gateway Arch

Gateway ArchNo other attraction in St. Louis is more recognizable than the Gateway Arch

The Gateway Arch is the only attraction in St.Loius. This is a huge structural arch made of stainless steel which stands 630 feet tall making it the tallest monument in the country. It stretches about 630 feet and weighs approximately about 43000 tons. Irrespective of its heavy weight, it is made to swing with the wind. To reach the top of the arch, the visitors have two ways. The first one is using the stairs. Both the arch handles contain 1,076 stairs going up to the top of the arch each. The other way is using the tram. These trams are very small. During the trip to the top of arch, you will notice all the interior works of the monument. The top of the arch contains 16 windows each on either side of the top of the arch.

Sunday, October 16, 2011

10 most unusual yet creative building designs

Vanga Kalyani:

A Bizzare BuildingUnusual yet Creative design

One of the reasons why urban surroundings are so fascinating is their architecture. Shaggy, old, dull surroundings or a weary construction or an important place could be made to look exquisite with just a little touch of excellent architecture. Architects and constructors nowadays are planning and designing buildings in a way that they not only look better but also symbolize the future. Here are a few bizarre yet fascinating buildings which are the masterpieces of modern world architecture.

1. Container City

Container CityContainer City London, UK

A huge amount of under- utilised shipping containers could be found anywhere in the docks. These can be acquired for a sum. The strength and durability of these containers provide an ideal material for constructing structures. Construction of buildings, workplaces and offices can be done with these containers. The advantage of such a construction is that it does not require much land. It can be built for at cost smaller than regular construction. The construction of structures using these containers takes far less time than constructing ordinary buildings. The most interesting feature of this building is that it can be transported easily by just unbolting it and relocating in an other place.

2. Walt Disney Concert Hall

Walt Disney Concert HallWalt Disney Concert Hall Los Angeles, California

Walt Disney concert hall, the gift to the people of Los Angeles and a tribute to Walt Disney was designed by an excellent and innovative architect Frank Gehry. This is one of the masterpieces of architecture where the exteriors are flourished with stainless steel material with sparkly curves which not only make it look marvellous but also supports the best visual and aural cognizance. With hardwood- paneled acoustics inside the main auditorium, it gained its place as one of the finest concert halls in the world.

3. Kansas City Public Library

Kansas city public libraryKansas City, Missouri, USA

The Kansas city public library is one of the most intelligent and creative ideas for construction of a library. Kansas city public library is one of the best ideas to attract readers all over. This construction's foreground has the shape of stacked books in a row with names of famous books and their authors. The construction is not the entrance for the library but it is the foreground of the parking lot.

4. The Basket Building

The Basket BuildingThe Basket Building, Zanesville, Ohio

The Basket Building located in Ohio houses the main office of the Longabeger basket company. This is constructed to resemble an ordinary shopping basket or a picnic basket, with handles held together. In the winter, these handles are constantly heated to avoid snow and frost deposits on them.

5. Ray and Maria Stata Center

Ray and Maria Stata CenterDesigned by Pritzker Prize-winning architect Frank Gehry for the MIT

The Ray and Maria Stata center in Cambridge was designed by one famous and creative architect, Frank Gehry. The funds for this construction were raised by Ray and Maria Stata including many famous people. The building houses laboratories for various research departments and offices of many great scientists. After reaching the fourth floor, the building is divided into two streams. They are Gates tower and the Dreyfoos tower. They are usually called as 'G-tower' or 'D-tower'.

6. Crooked House

Crooked HouseCrooked House, Bilbao, Spain

The Krzywy Domek also known as the Crooked House was designed by Szotynscy Zalesk. It is situated in Sopot, Poland. This construction is based on the reference of a children's story book which makes it interesting and comic too. It houses a few restaurants, bars, shops, a mall etcetera. It is a three storey building with green shades covering the metal on the roof curves. Its bizarre shape is a tourist attraction too.

7. Basque Health Department Building

Basque Health Department BuildingBasque Health Department Headquarters, Bilbao, Spain

The Basque Health department building is yet an another masterpiece, designed by architect Juan Carlos Coll Barreu. It is situated in Bilbao, Spain. This structure has the unique property of appearing different from various points of view. The glass made of improvised techniques is used to cover this building. This glass acts like a prism. The look of the building changes constantly from day till night following the light changes in the surroundings. The architect was so keen in designing that he even took care of the various safety measures at the interiors and exteriors perfectly.

8. Upside Down House

Upside Down HouseUpside Down House, Szymbark, Poland

The Upside Down house was designed by architect Daniel Czapiewski in a little village Szymbark, Poland. Almost any structure could have been accomplished by the czapiewski's team in just three weeks but this structure took them 114 days as the workmen weren't sure of the bizarre angles of the construction. This also serves as a best tourist attraction where it gathers almost thousands of tourists on a regular basis.

9. Cubic Houses

Cubic HousesCubic Houses, Rotterdam, Netherlands

The Cubic Houses were designed by architect Piet Blom. This construction is situated in Rotterdam, Netherlands. The concept behind creating such a structure is that the architect Piet Blom wanted to create a housing complex in the form of an 'urban forest' where each building takes the form of an abstract tree and the cubes act like the upper portion of the trees. The house comprises of three floors. The cube mostly accommodates the living rooms. The advantage of such a construction is that it occupies less area on the ground that regular construction.

10. Art Museum, Austria

Art Museum AustriaGraz Art Museum, Austria

The Graz Art museum in Austria was designed by the architects Peter Cook and Colin Fournier. This structure has shimmering, translucent, blue acrylic glass exterior. This structure houses two large exhibition rooms under it. The nozzles present on the exteriors of the structure are made to project lighting to the interiors which gives it an optimal natural look. The glassed windows in the exteriors allows the visitors to look out and the particularly constructed projecting glass structure called 'needle' gives a fabulous view of the Graz town

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Tuesday, October 11, 2011

10 creative ways to recycle aircraft waste

Kaur Walia:

recycle aircraft wasteCreative ways to recycle aircraft waste

Airplanes fly high and take us from one place to the other in no time. But, even this man's best creation till date is subjected to damage and has to retire one day or the other. Once, they have served their purpose, these planes are ripped apart and the aluminum is sold. But, there are a few who are reusing the parts in a much sensible way and giving them a recycled life. Below is a list of ten creative ways to recycle aircraft waste that will make onlookers drool over the products.

1. Building A Library From Recycled Airplanes

Airplanes LibraryRecycled Airplanes Library

LOT-EK is a New York based design firm that will give fuselages extracted from Boeing 737 and 727 a new lease of life in the form of a library that will be situated in Guadalajara, Mexico. Many people are unaware of the fact that fuselages can't be recycled in an effective manner that poses a lot of hindrance to use them. The money spent on demolition it way too higher than the profit earned when the aluminum extracted out of it is sold. So, either they keep catching dust in the deserts present in western states or are dismantled even if they are in a great condition. But, erecting a library using fuselages is a brilliant idea and the structure will also be energy efficient. The parts will be placed one above the other in a slanting position that will be in tandem with the sun exposure that will in turn use its energy in a much efficient manner.

2. Little Trump

Little TrumpJo Ann Ussery's jetliner home Little Trump from recycle aircraft waste

Jo Ann Ussery is a cool lady and also a proud owner of the Little Trump. The lady built a new house using a scrapped Continental Airline 727 after her sweet abode got completely destroyed because of a storm. 18 inches of the tail of this aircraft was fixed using concrete that gave it much needed stability. One look at her exquisite dwelling and you will feel as if it is flying. The nose of the plane extends past the shoreline of the lake near her house that gives it a tasteful appearance. It features a cabin that is 11 foot wide and is quite spacious as the seats have been removed. The airplane house is well illuminated, thanks to the 10 cockpit and 76 side windows that make sure it gets ample light during the day time. It consists of a master bedroom complete with a Jacuzzi, a dining or living room, three bedrooms, laundry room and a kitchen. The owner narrowed down on the name Little Trump after learning about the $16 million corporate jet that is owned by Donald Trump.

3. Custom Airplane Homes Coast-to-Coast

Airplane HomesBruce Campbell's 727 Home

A good number of airplanes are discarded every year after it is declared that they are not fit for flying anymore. But, what happens once they get retired? Well, most of them are snapped apart and the aluminum extracted out of them is sold while a few get chopped and their parts become are put on show in a museum. But, you will be surprised to know that there are a few aircraft lovers who swap them in to an actual home and live in it forever. Boeing 727, DC-8 and Boeing 307 have been used as residence by people with Boeing 727 being the most favorite. Over the years the number of aircrafts that retire has increased because of the sudden escalation in air traffic. So, if you are one amongst them who likes to travel a lot by air and loves every moment spent inside a plane then the idea of converting a recycled airplane into a house is worth a steal.

4. Bordbar recycled airplane trolleys

Bordbar recycled airplane trolleysBordbar recycled airplane trolleys can be completely customized inside and out

Stephan Boltz has swapped airplane trolleys into a functional piece that can be used at homes, offices, restaurants and just anywhere you can think of. Bordbar Recycled Airplane Trolleys are quite colorful and attractive. They can be customized as per a user's whims and fancies that will add a personal streak to the product. Get the facade caked in solid colors or bold prints and make the trolley look very attention-grabbing. They are durable and will last for a good number of years that too the recycled way.

5. Recycled Airplane Furniture

Airplane FurnitureMotoArt Mile High Bed

MotoArt has designed the Mile High Bed that has been crafted using authentic plane parts. It is quite spacious and will bring the sumptuousness of an airplane right inside your room. The silver colored bed looks very neat and comes attached with a lot of elegance. The side rails and headboard have come from DC-9 and C-130 military cargo jet, respectively. The bed looks glamorous and will add a streak of royalty to your house.

6. MotoArt's new DC-4 Conference Table

DC-4 Conference Table14′ DC-4 Conference Table, made with rudders of jets

Here is another furniture item from MotoArt that has been crafted using salvaged airplane parts. Christened the DC-4 Conference Table, it makes good use of rudders extracted from jets. The table comes coated with a lot style and comes complete with edges that have been mirror polished. The table has also got a coating of pulsating powder that makes it very eye-appealing. DC-4 Conference Table will sparkle because of the presence of LED lights that add to its vivaciousness.

7. Wing desk from Moto Art

Wing deskWing desk from Moto Art

Airplane scrap is being given a fresh life in the form of high end furniture items that force onlookers to slip in a state of awe. Moto Art is doing its bit and has come out with tables and wing desks that have even managed to woo celebrities from Hollywood. The company loves to work with parts that have been extracted from vintage planes. The salvaged aircraft furniture items are gaining popularity and people have started loving the whole idea of having a part of an airplane at their place.

8. The Jet Engine Reception Desk

747 engine cowling deskReception Desk from Moto Art

Give the reception area of your office an exclusive look with the Jet Engine Reception Desk. The silver colored recycled 747 engine cowling desk is a cut above the rest, thanks to the usage of polished aluminum. It has a diameter of 100" approximately and will definitely help craft a very bold style statement. But, if you are interested in keeping one at your home then there is another downsized model that will prove to be a perfect fit for your dwelling.

9. Live in an Aircraft

Live in aircraftLiving in aircraft sort off

Here is your chance to live in a Boeing Aircraft forever. A 19 square foot area has been extracted from a Boeing and swapped for personal use. The seats from the first class compartment have been kept intact and so are the two airplane toilets, storage lockers, kitchen and video equipments. Make an everlasting impression on everyone with this Boeing Aircraft space.

10. Boeing aircraft reused as private residences

Boeing aircraft reused as private residencesBoeing aircraft reused as private residences from Max Power

Max Power is helping people reuse Boeing Aircrafts as residences by wedging the plane on a steel column. The inside can be given any look as per the owner's taste and requirements. The company will help aircraft crazy people to realize their dreams of owning one in the form of a private residence.