open sesame!

Cheeeesy title I know, but hey it works

I’ve been researching on green design for quite awhile now, and I have to say, there’s a lot of kick-ass sustainable designs out there. 2 of those amazing finds are a door and a window. I can’t believe I’ll get this excited for doors and windows. Call me a nerd ^_________^ SWEEEEEET!

LUNA: light + air door

luna: light + air door Luna is a simple and understated door with a mysterious character that provides a surprisingly functional feature. The series of holes in the door can be opened and closed by sliding the knob; which adjusts the amount of light, air and noise between two rooms. The door is constructed of a hollow core with an interior panel that slides from left to right. The exterior surface can be skinned in a variety of wood, metal and fabric materials. An open door invites people to move between spaces. A closed door says privacy. Luna offers a state of being between open and closed. Reminiscent of architectural light screens and gangster era speakeasy doors luna expands the space between rooms. – http://www.seven02design.com

KSD Solar Window

The KSD®-Solar-Diode-Window is the only window construction to address room temperature control and energy saving at the same time in an ingeniously simple way. At the end of the 1980s the principle of the KSD®-Solar- Dioden-Window was invented in Germany and patented. Since 1992, the University Cologne has followed the development of „Solare Anlagen und Bautechnik“ (Solar Equipment and Building Technology) on a scientific basis and proven the energy efficiency. The KSD® – SOLAR WINdow combines in its functionality heating, cooling, noise reduction, safety, insulation, versatility and as a result achieves an unrivaled price – performance ratio. – http://www.ecologicalinnovations.com/