Adaptable Futures
extending the life of our built environment
Wire twisted into pot plant holders to decorate roadside residential fencing. From Chris Berthelsen (a-small-lab)
Quick, timely, inexpensive, disposable, plentiful, distinct, minimal, ambiguous, hopeful – these ‘fixes’ are ways of thinking and doing amongst the passivity of ‘modern’ living. Signals of direct, personal, human creativity, they illustrate real sustainability, flexibility and adaptability to local and … Continue reading
Row of cheap solar lamps form driveway lighting when placed in drainpipe holders fastened to chainlink fence with wire. From Chris Berthelsen (a-small-lab)
Cut-off tyres guard against parking mishaps. From Chris Berthelsen (a-small-lab)
No grass to stick a yard light in? Always wanted more of textured, opaque look for that front gate? This creative home owner has customised her gate to allow it to hold a battery-powered yard light and while we assumed the bath rug was hanging … Continue reading