Innovative use for under stair space

Source: http://freshome.com/2009/07/21/spacious-apartment-design-in-battersea-uk/

Nice library/home office solution

from

http://www.re-nest.com/re-nest/green-style/green-style-renovated-boston-townhouse-101170

Source for inexpensive glass jars and bottles. Simple way to make door-less kitchen cabinets a bit more interesting.

http://www.save-on-crafts.com/glassbottles2.html

Green Prefabs

http://www.greenpoddevelopment.com/

Builder has some very nice looking designs and renders and their prices aren't completely obscene. Is there a catch?

Notification LED

Cool idea to provide an inconspicuous signal in your bedroom so that you don't have to go check and see if you closed the garage door.

http://lifehacker.com/5367280/install-a-garage-open-indicator-to-increase-security

Solargon

http://www.solargon-structures.com/residential_housing.html

Octoganal, SIP-based structure. ~700 sqft living space. Octogan means better space effiency (floorspace vs. wall space.)

Pros:

• Everything in one pre-packaged product
• Effecient design
• Already employs SIPS, some passive solar, small footprint principles, etc.

Cons:

• Resale. How many other buyers will be interested?
• Effecient use of passive solar principles? How much is sacrificed for octoganal shape?
• Where is the mechanical closet (air exchanger, water heater, etc?)
• Cost? Not currently published on their website.

Perhaps it's a better idea than implementation?

Old meets new

Fantastic conversion of an old (looking?) structure that retains the classic exterior with a thoroughly modern interior. Talk about inspiration...

http://www.architect-yourhome.com/gallery.asp?case=17