Adaptable Futures
extending the life of our built environment
All apartments are fitted with built-in washing lines which are below the line of the railing. Unfortunately, these are too low, meaning that sheets and futons have to be hung carefully to prevent them from resting on the balcony floor. … Continue reading
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)
The boundary of a driveway modified as a pot plant display area and seat for outdoor BBQs. From Chris Berthelsen (a-small-lab)
Repurposed tv unit houses library of rescued reading material, and acts as storage space for cleaning tools and items that rubbish center workers want to keep for themselves. Hand made sign reads “Please don’t take the stuff inside this cabinet … Continue reading