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BATHROOM
Monolith Toilet
Geberit

It is not often that you hear the words ‘elegant’ or ‘innovative’ applied to a toilet, but the Geberit Monolith is no ordinary commode. The company say that their cistern-free design, finished in brushed aluminium and glass, makes the toilet “a focal point in its own right” – so if you find your guests gathering around the bathroom door whispering to each other there is no longer cause to panic. The Monolith is also economical, offering a 3 and 4.5 liter dual flush option.

BOOK
Eco Structures: Forms of Sustainable Infrastructure
White Star Publishing

It’s the topic that everyone is talking about, not least in the Middle East, where architects are lining up to promote their green credentials. Eco Structures, published this month, is a portfolio of green architecture so far, showcasing a range of projects designed by architects from across the world. The book is focused on showing how advanced technology, local materials and the modernization of existing structures can push the envelope of green design in 2010.

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GADGETS
Car Camera Camcorder
Gadget Brando

Ever pitched an idea with such oratory skill that you wish you could relive it again and again? Well if so, Gadget Bravo has the solution. For a mere US$60 you can have your very own racing-car camcorder, allowing you to record sound, video, and pictures through the car’s tiny pinhole lens.

The gadget also has practical use in that it is pocket-sized, so useful for taking photos or video when out and about.

APP
GOBIM
Buro Happold

The iPad may be getting a rough ride in the media of late, but the boffins at engineering consultancy Buro Happold are convinced that its big screen and portability will eventually make it an important asset to architects and engineers on the move. The company have jumped aboard the Apple application bandwagon with an app that enables Building Information Modeling (BIM) – three dimensional, real time, dynamic building modeling software – to be viewed on the iPad, and therefore accessed in remote locations including on site. “The majority of building designers still use two dimensional drawings to communicate design ideas and this can result in confusion and the waste of manpower and materials,” designer Ian Keough explained.