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Siemen’s "vacuumTechnology" fridge sucks at keeping food cold
by: Gizmag Emerging Technology Magazine, 2013-09-04 12:13:36 UTC
![Siemen’s KG38QAL30 Freshness Center features a vacuum drawer to keep food fresher, longer](http://images.gizmag.com/hero/siemens-vacuumtechnology-8.jpg)
Siemens got the ball rolling at the 2013 IFA consumer electronics show in Berlin today, using the first press conference of the event to unveil a new model that features “vacuumTechnology.” There are no prizes for guessing that this involves using a vacuum to keep food fresher, longer...
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Siemen’s "vacuumTechnology" fridge sucks at keeping food cold
Section: Around The Home
Tags: Appliances,
Augmented Reality,
IFA 2013,
Kitchen,
Refrigerator,
Siemens
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Miele announces "world's only" solar-powered dryer
by: Gizmag Emerging Technology Magazine, 2013-09-04 13:22:27 UTC
![The T 8881 S EcoComfort is billed as the 'world's only' solar-powered dryer (Photo: Miele)](http://images.gizmag.com/hero/miele_solar_dryer_ifa2013.jpeg)
German domestic appliances manufacturer Miele has taken to IFA's stage and unveiled what the company cites as the "world's only" solar-powered tumble dryer, the T 8881 S EcoComfort.
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Miele announces "world's only" solar-powered dryer
Section: Around The Home
Tags: Energy-efficient,
IFA 2013,
Miele,
Solar Powered,
Tumble Dryer
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Passion House: Prefab Modular Housing
by: design milk, 2013-09-03 17:00:45 UTC
![Passion House: Prefab Modular Housing](http://1.design-milk.com/images/2013/08/Passion-House-architect11-Passion-Group-1-600x398.jpg)
Passion Group, Architect 11, and architect Eero Endjärv worked together to design a series of prefab modular homes and the first prototype is now complete. Passion House M1, is the smallest of the bunch, but it still boasts 40 square meters (or 430 square feet) of space – plenty of room for an individual or a couple.
![Passion House: Prefab Modular Housing Photo Passion House: Prefab Modular Housing in interior design architecture Category](http://3.design-milk.com/images/2013/08/Passion-House-architect11-Passion-Group-2-600x398.jpg)
The house is built in one piece and comes fully equipped, including the concrete foundation attached. The interior comes fully designed with furniture and appliances already installed. This model comes in two variations – one with a larger sauna or the other with a main bedroom instead of a sauna.
![Passion House: Prefab Modular Housing Photo Passion House: Prefab Modular Housing in interior design architecture Category](http://1.design-milk.com/images/2013/08/Passion-House-architect11-Passion-Group-3.jpg)
All in, the house takes one to two days to set up, with most of the time being spent preparing a gravel pad for the house to sit on and hooking up the utilities. Each Passion House meets strict standards as far as energy consumption goes in the Nordic countries. The outer skeleton of the house is built to withstand wind, snow, and rain because it’s built with similarities of a stone or concrete house.
![Passion House: Prefab Modular Housing Photo Passion House: Prefab Modular Housing in interior design architecture Category](http://2.design-milk.com/images/2013/08/Passion-House-architect11-Passion-Group-4-600x398.jpg)
The cantilevered roof protects the interior from too much sun and also gives shelter to the exterior porch.
![Passion House: Prefab Modular Housing Photo Passion House: Prefab Modular Housing in interior design architecture Category](http://3.design-milk.com/images/2013/08/Passion-House-architect11-Passion-Group-5-600x398.jpg)
Huge sliding glass doors open the interior up to the outdoors while creating more square footage.
![Passion House: Prefab Modular Housing Photo Passion House: Prefab Modular Housing in interior design architecture Category](http://1.design-milk.com/images/2013/08/Passion-House-architect11-Passion-Group-6.jpg)
Storage is built in everywhere you look, including above the pull out sofa. The cabinets are a continuation from the ones placed in the kitchen.
![Passion House: Prefab Modular Housing Photo Passion House: Prefab Modular Housing in interior design architecture Category](http://1.design-milk.com/images/2013/08/Passion-House-architect11-Passion-Group-7.jpg)
![Passion House: Prefab Modular Housing Photo Passion House: Prefab Modular Housing in interior design architecture Category](http://0.design-milk.com/images/2013/08/Passion-House-architect11-Passion-Group-8.jpg)
A Murphy bed is used to provide more space when you’re not sleeping.
![Passion House: Prefab Modular Housing Photo Passion House: Prefab Modular Housing in interior design architecture Category](http://0.design-milk.com/images/2013/08/Passion-House-architect11-Passion-Group-9.jpg)
![Passion House: Prefab Modular Housing Photo Passion House: Prefab Modular Housing in interior design architecture Category](http://2.design-milk.com/images/2013/08/Passion-House-architect11-Passion-Group-10.jpg)
![Passion House: Prefab Modular Housing Photo Passion House: Prefab Modular Housing in interior design architecture Category](http://3.design-milk.com/images/2013/08/Passion-House-architect11-Passion-Group-11-600x398.jpg)
The sofa pulls out to a bed as well providing more sleeping options for guests.
![Passion House: Prefab Modular Housing Photo Passion House: Prefab Modular Housing in interior design architecture Category](http://1.design-milk.com/images/2013/08/Passion-House-architect11-Passion-Group-12-600x398.jpg)
![Passion House: Prefab Modular Housing Photo Passion House: Prefab Modular Housing in interior design architecture Category](http://0.design-milk.com/images/2013/08/Passion-House-architect11-Passion-Group-13-600x398.jpg)
![Passion House: Prefab Modular Housing Photo Passion House: Prefab Modular Housing in interior design architecture Category](http://2.design-milk.com/images/2013/08/Passion-House-architect11-Passion-Group-14.jpg)
![Passion House: Prefab Modular Housing Photo Passion House: Prefab Modular Housing in interior design architecture Category](http://2.design-milk.com/images/2013/08/Passion-House-architect11-Passion-Group-15.jpg)
![Passion House: Prefab Modular Housing Photo Passion House: Prefab Modular Housing in interior design architecture Category](http://2.design-milk.com/images/2013/08/Passion-House-architect11-Passion-Group-16.jpg)
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