[BB-Blog]: 04/01/2013

April 19, 2013

I really, really want The Griz Coat.

The Griz Coat from Shravan Vidyarthi on Vimeo.

Buy it Here: Griz Coat | The Original Grizzly Bear Coat

April 12, 2013

Tribeca Collection Single-Bulb Pendant

I'm a little in love with this little industrial pendant lamp.

The Michael McHale Designs Tribeca Single-Bulb Pendant is a unique jewel of eccentric, modern lighting made in NYC. The "industrial-chic" pendant chandelier also has a warm and charismatic feel to it. Depending on its setting, it can hang from any perch or can also be hung in groups, perhaps at different elevations, for a more interesting lighting scheme.

TouchOfModern: Tribeca Collection Single-Bulb Pendant
(It's a flash sale site, so you might need to register for details)

April 10, 2013

Radiator retrofit cover controls heat & cuts emissions.

I don't live in a place with radiators anymore, but, man – if I did, I'd keep my eye on this product from Radiator Labs. It's still in development, but, if it works, it could be a godsend for a lot of people battling major temperature swings.

Those living in older steam-heated buildings will know how inefficient the systems are, experiencing cold temperatures when the boiler is off and unbearably heat when it is on. Considering some apartment complexes have just one boiler controlling the whole system, that’s a lot of people having to put up with temperature swings. The Radiator Labs solution is an insulated cover that can be placed over the typical steam-heated radiator, which stops heat from immediately filling the room. A sensor fitted to the cover acts as a thermostat – when it detects that the room is too cold, the trapped heat is released via a fan located on the side of the cover. According to Marshall Cox, who created the device while studying for a PhD at Columbia University, the system would help reduce carbon emissions from steam-based radiators and save money for owners if implemented.