Solar Charging Outdoor Rocking Lounge Furniture (14 pics)

Solar Charging Outdoor Rocking Lounge Furniture -
Recharge yourself and your electronics while relaxing with friends outdoors in Killian Court. The MIT SOFT Rockers are smart, clean energy charging stations disguised as outdoor rocking lounge furniture.

Unlike conventional ‘hard’ urban infrastructure, The SOFT Rocker leverages its environment in a dynamic manner by using the human power of balance to create an interactive 1.5 axis 35 watt solar tracking system. Soft power electronics designed for this project charge the 12 ampere-hour battery and store solar energy harvested during the day.

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Interesting Custom Built Furniture (12 pics)

01 — Accordian

If you wonder what our furniture would look like if designed by kids -  you have to see these wacky cartoon-like furniture pieces by Straight Line Designs.

Straight Line Designs is a one-of-a-kind workshop that has been operating out of Vancouver, British Columbia for the past 25 years. In addition to installations, sculptures and private commissions, designer Judson Beaumont and his staff of eight full-time craftspeople have designed and constructed a variety of custom-built furniture and projects for public institutions and children’s exhibitions throughout North America and abroad.

Focused on quality and custom design, Judson’s studio stays far away from mass production. Their workshop’s building capacity is restricted but Jud’s designing ability is not! 

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Zero Gravity Reclining Chair (6 pics)

Zero Gravity Reclining Chair
This is the ultimate relaxation chair. It is extremely comfortable and gives the best possible support when reclining. The Gravity meets almost every seating requirement without strain.

While using the chair you can lean forward to reach papers, coffee, etc. sit normally for conversation recline with the footrest for TV or reading recline with the feet level with the head to listen to music or sleep.

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