Without a large rock or stone blocked in the creek, the water stream move in smooth and regular paths. However, when some rocks or stones are in the creek, the water moves along the side of rocks. The stream becomes irregular and weak.

This wall basin fixture works in pretty much the same way. Here, the Dish of the tap represents the creek. When the stone is pulled up, the straight flow mode is activated where the water is released fast, straight and in high volume. This acts like a normal tap. When the stone is pushed down, the water flow is blocked and it spreads along the side of stone. This is the side flow mode which spills water over 360 degrees. The water thus flows over larger surface area but is released in less volume. This mode is ideal for rinsing large objects or washing hands.

The stone acts as an “on and off” function. When the stone turns anti-clockwise, it releases water. The dish acts as the water temperature control. When turned anti-clockwise, hot water is released.

The stone in the creek has been designed by Wong Bun. Not only does it look good, it helps to save water. So do your bit and install the fixture. However, you need to be true to using the mode actually required.

Via Tuvie

Who wouldn’t love a dwelling wrapped around with scenery? An agricultural scientist, Chris Anderson and Claire Davenport wished for the same in their 10-acre wooded site an hour’s drive south of Adelaide. They laid the burden on South Australia–based architect Max Pritchard and this is what they finally got- a stunning Bridge House. Straddling a creek, the house stands on four small concrete piers anchoring two steel trusses and satisfies all the prerequisites for a home sweet home.

Precoated steel panels drape the walls and roof made of plantation pine. The double-glazed floor-to-ceiling windows provide ample winter sunlight to heat up the black concrete floor slab and in case it falls short, the wood combustion heater would take over the job. The operable windows, ceiling fans and the pressed steel louvers on the north aid ventilation and shading. The water used inside the house comes from the roof, which collects it. The house lights up using the electricity the photovoltaic cells on the roof generate. The wastewater is pumped down to 300 feet below the ground level.

The Beach House cost about $220,000 Australian (around $177,000 U.S.) to take shape and bagged an award from the Australian Institute of Architects (South Australian Chapter). The house would surely give its inhabitants the pleasure of nature and a green life away from the pacing urban world.

Via ArchRecord