WEIRD WEDNESDAY: This Chair Rocks! (And So Does Its Light!)

HeidiTFM — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 16:14:37 +0000

Rochus Jacob was awarded the first prize for his Murakami Chair which incorporates technology into the skids of the chair to run an OLED light—thereby powering an attached reading lamp with energy generated from its own rocking motion.

by HeidiTFM

Retail Facilities Of The Future

AnneTFM — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 13:44:48 +0000

The International Council of Shopping Centers, Inc. is holding a design competition to envision what shopping centers will look like 20 years from now.

by AnneTFM

Classroom Design: What Would You Include?

AnneTFM — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 14:45:29 +0000

The “2009 Open Architecture Challenge: Classroom” has been launched.

by AnneTFM

Shaw Contract Group Design Contest Deadline Approaching

HeidiTFM — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 14:50:31 +0000

Entrants have until end of February to submit application for “Design Is…” award.

by HeidiTFM

WEIRD WEDNESDAY: Used Mattress Design Competition

HeidiTFM — Wed, 08 Oct 2008 13:59:15 +0000

Fms with an excess of used mattresses can now transform this massive burden on the waste stream into something positive, thanks to a design competition sponsored by Architecture for Humanity and Rubicon National Social Innovations.

by HeidiTFM