Open Source Ecology
The ultimate in agricultural nerding. Open Source Ecology is a network of farmers and engineers that has been creating an open source, low-cost, high performance technological platform that allows for the easy, DIY fabrication of the 50 different Industrial Machines that it takes to build a sustainable civilization with modern comforts.
We’ve come across examples of gym flooring made into skateboards and cabinets, and reused as flooring in residences. Here, it’s made into tables.
Pictured: The Origin Workstation by Mirato on Etsy.
Nightlights made from vintage cameras
This is a really nice example of finding a new purpose for cool old objects. More stuff like this please!
Update: The man behind the idea, Jason Hull, has provided step-by-step instructions for creating your own camera-lights!
EAMES: The Architect and The Painter
It’s about time somebody made a film about Charles and Ray Eames.
A sneak peek of Common Hoops, a new venture started by the folks at COMMON Project.
The Alabamboo Make & Ride
A group of four cyclists recently descended upon Greensboro, Alabama to build bikes with locally grown bamboo and to ride them across the country making their way to San Francisco. The project is part of a collaboration between Project M, Bamboo Bike Studio, Common Cycles, and a local effort to advance the growth of “Alabamboo” as an agricultural cash crop in the United States.
Check out the photos from the build and follow the ride at RideAlabamboo.com.
Common Cycles: Put Your Ass on Our Grass
I had my first appearance on the FearLess Revolution show last week to discuss the launch of Common Cycles. Watch here.
(Photo by Nick Todd)
John Bielenberg and Common Cycles
John Bielenberg, co-founder of COMMON, talks about the freedom of riding a bike, Alabamboo and Common Cycles.
Produced/shot/edited by Matt Wieting and Isaac Karsen of the FearLess Cottage.
Animal Boxes
Wood things are so much cooler than plastic things. These little guys by designer Karl Zahn are available at Areaware.
(via Nerdski)
