At first it all seemed like a media stunt, but the Porsche 918 Spyder Hybrid will go into production after the overwhelming interest at Geneva Auto Show. See the video of the car running on its own and many more pictures after the jump.

“Production of the 918 Spyder in a limited series proves that we are taking the right approach with Porsche Intelligent Performance featuring the combination of supreme performance and efficient drivetrain concepts,” said CEO Michael Macht. “We will develop the 918 Spyder in Weissach and assemble it in Zuffenhausen. This is also a very important commitment to Germany as a manufacturing base.”

The waiting list for the car is now 2000 (Porsche were willing to take the vehicle into production with 1000) and the price tag for this gem is $630,000 – the most expensive car in the Porsche line-up… ever.

The combined maximum power of the car is 718bhp delivered by a mid-mounted high-revving 500hp (at 9,200rpm) V8 combustion engine and two electric motors which launches the hybrid to 100 km/h in just 3,2 seconds and accelerating to the maximum speed of 318km/h. All this by consuming only 3 liters per 100 kilometers and emitting just 70 grams of CO2 per kilometer.

This seven speed Porsche is actually a 4 wheel drive. While the two front wheels are driven by one electric motor, the rear wheels are powered by the engine and the other motor.

According to Porsche the monocoque bodyshell made of carbon-fiber-reinforced plastic (CFP) and liberal use of magnesium and aluminum not only reduce weight to below 1,490 kg, but also ensure supreme driving precision thanks to a high level of torsional stiffness.

The production of this eco-beast will total 1200, which is a little less than the Carrera GT which are only 1500 in the whole world, so if you want one, hurry up and get on the waiting list and pray that almost 800 people just move out of earth and live somewhere else.

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The problem with global warming, be it real or not, and garbage overflow in major cities has inspired Akinori Ito, from the Japanese company Blest to make this incredible machine that converts plastic wrappings, bottles, etc. into oil. The thing that is even more interesting is that the machine is not too large and from 1 kg. of plastic it produces almost 1 kg. of oil. And from oil it can be converted to gasoline, diesel, etc. and power your car with your own fuel.

From OurWorld 2.0
Via CubeMe

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The Pryor Residence acts as a home away from home, where the family of four can enjoy the outdoor life and nature rather then stay in the city.

From Bates Masi Architects:

The house occupies a hill in Montauk with a distant view of ocean, a site that the owners, a couple with two young boys, spent years to find. It is the couple’s reprieve from their home in the city, to share the outdoor lifestyle with their family and to remember their teenage years together in Montauk. The house design prompts the owners to interact with the surrounding environment, evoking experiences of camping.

The house is entered trough multiple areas for different guests and occasions: large glass doors slide open to the living area for a large gathering, a front door for a guest opens to the entry hall with a view of the ocean, and a sequence of auxiliary spaces – beach equipment area, outdoor shower, sand and mudroom – create a seamless ritual from the daily outdoor excursions for the family. In all living areas and bedrooms, glass doors and insect screens slide in and out from pocket walls, transforming rooms to screened porches or spaces completely open to the landscape. The living area, a double height space with kitchen, dining and living area, has thirty-six feet wide glass doors that pocket into southern and northern walls. When open, the dining room becomes a picnic area and the living room fireplace becomes a campfire. Layers of bronzed metal fabrics at clerestory windows in the living area fold and unfold to adjust sunlight for optimal brightness & temperature of the space. These operable architectural elements use the natural environment to create suitable living conditions.

The house is environmentally friendly in its overall construction and planning with such specifics as geo-thermal heating and venting system, solar panels, organic finishes and materials. The house is assembled, rather than built, with prefabricated foundations, panel siding and cabinetry minimizing construction debris or toxins such as concrete foundation for the site. Built-in cabinetries in the house minimize furniture space and free up activity space allowing a broad building program to be realized in 3000 square feet (280 square meters). The idea of “less constructions, better environment” roots in the construction method and the house planning preserving the site as close to its original state as possible for the best “camping” experience.

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If you don’t like the feel of conventional carpets, here is an idea for you – The Wooden Carpet. It is available in four varieties of wood – wentwood, mortimer, sherwood, ashdown.

From Boewer:

Wooden Carpet: a three-dimensional carpet. Made from wood. Also being something you would not expect from a carpet: a room object withdrawing itself from definition.

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From James Gorst Architects:

This new London house, designed to accommodate the continuum of two home working parents and a young family, draws on the archetypal Georgian townhouse model in it’s sobriety and careful consideration of proportion. To the street, the two storey stainless steel element projects forward of the main stone volume, revealing to the public realm the internal workings of the house and engaging with the street. Above, the leaf patterned glass room sits amongst the trees in Platonic detachment.

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Spanish company Marti have designed this interesting faucet that can protect you from burning your hand with hot water.

The installed LED lights in the faucet tell the temperature of the water: red is hot, violet means warm and blue – cold. The transparent body of the faucet makes sure it suits every kind of interior.

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Inspired by the form of flowers, the Ylang wash basin offers a choice of colors and materials to fit your exact need.

From Decotec:

Pedestal washbasin unit with slender, plant-inspired lines. Its “stem” base and “petal” washbasin exude a floral delicacy, while the flowing design
imparts a sense of dynamic movement and makes it a unique object. The foot is available in polar white solid surface or with a cover from
chrome and wood that makes it a unique piece of art. Towel bar as an optional extra available.

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Momentoitalia have designed a great line of wall mounted units for the living room. Here is a part of their products.

From Momentoitalia:

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With its draped upholstery, this piece of furniture is a great way to liven up your interior with class.

From Busnelli:

The frame is solid wood, plywood and particle board. The spring seat and the back is elastic belts. The padding is made of polyurethane foam in differentiated density without CFC and 100% polyester fiber. The feet are black polypropylene. Available in leather and fabric. Armchair available with swivel base. Not removable.

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The Scholl Residence is created in a fashion that would fit the need of the clients to showcase their photography and videography collections.

From Studio B Architects:

The Scholl Residence expands on the ‘Case Study’ series of the 1950’s. A difficult site possesses challenges in its drainage, topography and small footprint. The solution is essentially a detailed box where the details become the architecture.

The client, an art collector, requested a plan that will allow his collection to be housed. The exterior is composed of custom zinc panels, sand-blasted formed concrete, aluminum window/door glazing system and tempered glass railings. The project is reduced to its essence and is calculated and sober in its detailing. Resolution of plan and elevation were reduced to the lowest denominator.

Contractor: JD Black Construction
Structural Engineer: Pattillo Associates Engineers, Inc.
Landscape Designer: Elements, Inc.
Photographer: Aspen Architectural Photography

Awards: 2008 AIA Colorado Merit Award, 2008 AIA Colorado West Honor Award, 2008-2009 AIA Denver Architects’ Choice Award

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