Absolut and TreeHugger Present Downloadable Design

Absolut and TreeHugger Present Downloadable Design

Treehugger now has a minisite, apparently a contest, for 'downloadable designs'. It doesn't state open source per se, which might be why the source files leave a lot to be desired in this respect, one with no information beyond cutting paths on it, and the other with copyright notices emblazoned across it. A sorry lack of discussion or background goes with this site.

The Power Cart

The Power Cart

The mobile unit is inspired by street vendors, knife sharpeners from India, refills of gas in Africa, fake Gucci bags in Paris and chair massages in New York, the Power Cart looks and feels like another service for the city of today. Where ever you might be in the world, hail the Power Car for a quick fix. The Power Car owner will turn the crank for you and get the electricity you need, one minute of cranking at a time. With a little help from the solar panel.

Ikea Hacker

ikea hacker

Hackers will always rule the open source world.

Demotech, design for self reliance - Home

Demotech, design for self reliance - Home

An interesting group in Holland engaging in an open approach to sustainability, development, and 'daily living around the globe'. An impressive list of projects, plenty of info, and all pretty humanitarian.

via Neel.