Family resemblance

Article Abstract:

Thomas Messel, nephew of noted designer Oliver Messel,designs Gothick and Italianate furniture which disguise modern-day amenities. At his workroom in Gloucestershire, England, Messer creates antique-like books which are actually, among others an ice bucket, and a Regency bookcase filing cabinet.

Appreciation, Works, Antiques, Furniture design, Messel, Thomas

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Living off the grid: to the Kelly family, self-reliant conservation means living free of power companies, poles, nuclear plants and monthly electric bills

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Four families near Washington, Maine have homes powered with photovoltaic batteries or solar cells. The benefits and drawbacks are discussed. In a Maine winter about 2 cords of wood may be needed and a propane backup generator is also on hand. But most of the time, the sun powers the homes.

Usage, Personal narratives, Photovoltaic power generation, Solar cells, Solar batteries, Solar houses

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