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Up, Up + Away: Stilt House is Safe From Floods in Style

Posted: 24 Apr 2013 10:00 AM PDT

When we choose to get away from home, there are many different ways of going about getting some relaxation. Some folks choose a luxurious retreat where everything is taken care of for them from the moment they arrive. Others choose a slightly more rustic, but still remarkable, getaway.

The Delta Shelter from Olson Kundig Architects was designed as a weekend cabin. It is small by some standards – a mere 1000 square feet – and sits directly on a flood plain close to a river.

Because of the risk of flooding, the house is raised on stilts. According to the architects, it can be thought of as a steel box on stilts – but we’ve never seen a steel box look quite this alluring.

When the owners are away – or when threatening weather approaches – the entire house can be shuttered, protecting it from the elements and from possible floods. The shutters are easily opened and closed via a hand crank inside the house.

The home sits on an impressively tiny 20′ X 20′ footprint. Its rooms are stacked on atop the other, with the living room/kitchen occupying the top level and offering some lovely views of the surrounding area.

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Zip Tie: Clever Knot-Free Felt Necktie Uses Zipper Instead

Posted: 23 Apr 2013 04:00 PM PDT

Ties are already arguably throwbacks – vestigial fashion long divorced of function. Still, people labor to tie them daily to fit in, or hide their inability (or need for speed) with a secret clip.

This design by Josh Jakus takes another approach, celebrating simplicity by featuring the method of assembly and attachment as the prominent visual element – a zipper that runs straight up the middle.

And as long as it is focused on usefulness it might as well address comfort – the tie is made entirely from wonderfully warm and non-irritating merino wool felt. It is available in three sizes as well as both blue and grey to work with various figures and suit tones.

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