Refab Now?
October 24, 2008
What’s more sustainable than building new? Rebuilding what we have. Great old buildings are in need of love, and probably lots of extra insulation. Lloyd Alter of Treehugger posits a rethinking of the American economy.
Archives for October, 2008
Breakfast With a View
October 14, 2008
In 2006, Photographer Julius Shulman revisited Pierre Konig’s “Case Study House #21″ in Los Angeles.
Via: Wright20 Auctions
Going, going: Shop Chairs by Mobler
October 13, 2008
Time to trim the chair inventory. On offer…two late mid-century modernist spindleback side/dining chairs designed in the American Shaker style by Folke Pallson. Manufactured 5/3/71 in Denmark by F.D.B. Molder A/S of Copenhagen. Clear varnished teak seats with crossbars, spindles and legs of black-painted walnut. Nice patina on original paint and finishes, with some wear […]
Spotted: 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser Pickup
October 7, 2008
Now on Ebay, this stock diesel HJ45 pickup from South America would make a great bike hauler. The 6-cylinder is notoriously durable and torquey in the rough stuff. I presume there’s a 5-speed as well, which means it’ll do nicely on the highway. Let’s not forget…it’s a rare left-hand drive. There’s no reserve and it […]