For many of us - at least in America - the phrase 'portable school building' calls to mind squat, bland, beige trailers clad in vinyl siding and smelling of formaldehyde. Such buildings can seem ...
When the first Tron film was released in 1982, no one was quite sure what to expect. The concept seemed strange and futuristic, and it was unlike any other movie made before it. Now, nearly 30 ...
The humble washing machine revolutionized the way we all live. Before automatic washing machines came along, clothes were washed by hand in a tub, a tedious and tiring process. Today, the washing ...
What would we do without coffee and tea? The well-loved beverages are the focal point of social gatherings, the relaxing refreshments of work breaks everywhere, and the only way to start the day ...
Chilean artist and designer Sebastian Errazuriz never fails to amaze viewers with his offbeat and sometimes bizarre designs and art installations. His urban art has been seen all over Santiago, ...
Trains and railroads, synonymous with both the Industrial Revolution and the Old West, were the transportation powerhouses of the 19th century. The 20th century, not so much - but that hasn't ...
A fireplace is the historical absolute center of any home - the place the supplies light, heat and a focus for family or community even in the darkest and coldest of winter days. From portable ...
There are artists who work with paint and clay, and then there are artists who create bizarre and thought-provoking art from slightly less conventional materials to prove a point. This collection ...
Make room: the art of furniture making has expanded dramatically with advent of ever-new technologies and the extension of mass-production to furnishings and fixtures. Combining aesthetically ...
From their earliest mention in ancient Egyptian inscriptions to the modern trestle and refectory styles we know so well, tables have come a long way. Today, new materials and design methods are ...
