Design, Science and Technology

Here is yet another way to store your bike, in a house in Sydney by Tribe Studio.

We have shown many ways to hang a bike on a wall and even an occasional way to hang your bike from a ceiling, but Australia's Tribe Studio tops them all with this atrium designed to store bikes in the sky. No bikes on the wall in this house; the studio tells Dezeen: "The bike pulley system into the void was Tribe's idea, the drive was to keep the walls free."

Via Lauren Moss

While action toward building ‘greener’ more sustainable structures is gaining momentum in Europe and America, an office tower from down-under is putting Australia on the green buildings map.

A 30 story high-rise office tower in Sydney, Australia’s central business district, 1 Bligh Street a treasure trove of sustainable innovation and design.Designed by Architectus and Ingenhoven Architects, this environmentally responsible office tower is set to create a benchmark in Australia for sustainable high-rise buildings and provide an enduring presence on the city skyline.

“The dramatic, naturally-ventilated central atrium connects the office workers with nature at the inner depths of the plan, giving a sense of openness for the entire building. The series of communal spaces throughout the building, and especially the fantastic rooftop garden, add greatly to the quality of life for the tenants.”

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Via Lauren Moss