without inspiration life is but a grumbling puzzle

This is amazing.

Takes cruise ship waste, super-heats it with a plasma arc in an oxygen-low environment. This breaks the molecules apart into smaller molecules that recombine as syngas (a fuel like natural gas) and vitrified slag (an inert glassy rock substance). The system powers itself with its own syngas production, and greatly reduces airborne pollutants compared to a similar incinerator.

Love the hidden staircase and the high efficiency wood stove!

I might just have to try building one of these.

Making old things new. How does design transcend beauty?

Without inspiration, life is but a grumbling puzzle.

I'm excited to see their electropunk concept come to life.

Tesla doesn't let you repair your own car. This guy believes we have a right to repair our technology. Luckily he's protected in his state to do so.

Building with sand, clay, water, and straw!

One thing about the rich versus poor idea is that there are many systems of power that create and maintain oppressive forces in the world; a person's situation and capabilities are created by more factors than just individual psychology.

It's not just a niche dwelling. Where minimalism falls short, beautiful simplicity takes its place.