Design 21: Social Design Network

Another method to reduce wastage is to actually recycle the wastes. The waste products which include glass, plastic and paper can be recycled into usable new products. Examples are glass panels, windows or doors, plastic bowls or doors, and paper lamps or window shades. Designers can make full use of all the materials that they buy until they run out of waste products. Stoett

Very nice design. The glass screens allow passers-by to appreciate the beauty of the interior design of the place. The complementing blue lamps complement the modern look and provide an overall sleek outlook. Glass has always been a common choice amongst designers in this ever-modernizing era as it makes the interiors look more spacious too. Stoett

The advantages of straw-bale construction includes he renewable nature of straw, cost, easy availability, and high insulation value, yet on the flipside, it has increased susceptibility to rot and high space requirements for the straw itself.

We do need more of such companies like Ecosystems! They focus on designing for a healthy planet. The materials that they use are 100% sustainable and recyclable. It is definitely a worthy consideration for furniture.

I am always fascinated by product design and what they can do to help people in their daily lives. My mother recently had a similar experience. Due to her immobility, she had trouble opening her screen doors because she had to step forward every time she opened it and it had caused her to fall down the steps. We recently replaced them with retractable screen doors and the problem was instantly resolved. We should give more credit to these product designers; they have made our lives easier without us realizing it.

I hope more social entrepreneurs can follow the footsteps of Madison and Mark and help more homeless youth out there. It is all about opening doors for them to lead a new and more meaningful life. In fact, not just homeless youth, but also young people who have trouble finding jobs. Some of them are so discouraged by the lack of jobs that they would simply give up and sit at home, staring at computer screens or TV screens every day. It’s all about giving hope to the younger generation.

It is fascinating to see a government that worries about the environmental consequences and the health of its citizens. The government after the Korean War focused on industrialization and modernization. When that has been achieved, the current government is now concentrating on improving the quality of living. Seeing the amount of work and money the Korean government put into this restoration is uplifting, and hopefully will open doors to other modern societies to follow suit and refocus their priorities. It is not the riches and wealth that should make the world spin, but the ability to sustain ones practices.

It is fascinating to see a government that worries about the environmental consequences and the health of its citizens. The government after the Korean War focused on industrialization and modernization. When that has been achieved, the current government is now concentrating on improving the quality of living. Seeing the amount of work and money the Korean government put into this restoration is uplifting, and hopefully will open <a href="http://www.stoett.com">doors</a> to other modern societies to follow suit and refocus their priorities. It is not the riches and wealth that should make the world spin, but the ability to sustain ones practices.

Though this is a great piece of technology and it has practical uses, would it ultimately make economic sense for the underwater lumberers? It should take a lot more money to get to one lumber, and there is definitely limited places on earth that lets you cut trees underwater.

Christopher

While the intention of the design is good, I wonder if it will actually cause people to seek shelter at bus stops and make them their temporary home. It could result in safety issues for other passengers if the people seeking shelter are of unsound of mind.

Christopher