Adaptable Futures
extending the life of our built environment
Ragged and potentially dangerous remains of public park boundary fencing are made safe for passers-by (especially wobbly cyclists and small children) by placing coffee cans over the ends. This simple safety-adjustment replaces (temporarily, perhaps permanently) costly and time-taking commercial solutions … Continue reading
Reinforcing rods for the concrete block wall of a new house are made safe for passing eyes with the empty coffee cans of the construction workers (an easy form of temporary site cleaning-up too). From Chris Berthelsen (a-small-lab)
Wire twisted into pot plant holders to decorate roadside residential fencing. 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