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Efficient Unified Bathroom Theory

Justin — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 04:15:22 +0000

Overview A meta-efficient design for a bathroom. Water Water in the bathroom: use filtered rain water, otherwise filter water very thoroughly (i.e. remove: chlorine, heavy metals, pesticides, pharmaceuticals, VOCs, radon, and other contaminants). Channel greywater into a garden. Air Purification Purify the air using indoor plants. Heating Use radiant heat through the floor. Heat via direct sunlight. Otherwise: from direct, renewable source [...] Related posts:

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The Three Fundamental Flaws Of The Modern Toilet

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My unwinking, analytical gaze of efficiency now turns to the toilet. Unfortunately, the design of the modern Western toilet is highly inefficient, in fact, it is so inefficient that it is actually harming our health. The modern toilet has only been around for about 150 years — the “porcelain throne” was created to “give dignity” to the water closet, rather than considering human physiology. (more…)

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Ceramic Japanese Soaking Tubs

Justin — Tue, 21 Mar 2006 20:45:18 +0000

A company called Aquapal imports these authentic tubs from Shigaraki region of Japan. The tubs are hand-made ceramic sculptures. The clay and titanium oxide composition are naturally antibacterial. There are no prices posted on the Aquapal web site, the company says can call for custom pricing.

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Spas for the Home: Reviews and Buying Guides

Justin — Sat, 17 Sep 2005 11:37:27 +0000

There is a veritable multitude of companies making spas today. They are usually manufactured in acrylic for a deck or a specially constructed area inside the house. Often spas are sold a lot like cars — there is lot of upselling and steering buyers towards a particular brand. The Pool and Spa Living Magazine has the most information online about spa selection, including a buyer’s guide. There are two models that seem to be favorably reviewed quite often: the Marquis Coastal Series Reward (priced around $6000) and the mid-range Emerald 599 (priced around $3900). See this report by Consumer Search for more information.

See also this Spa Buyers Q & A from the Spa Specialist, which has answers to frequently asked questions about buying a spa.

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Wooden Hot Tubs

Justin — Sat, 17 Sep 2005 07:58:58 +0000

Wooden hot tubs are an attractive alternative to the plastic tubs that have come to dominate the marketplace today. These traditionally styled tubs are built with wood that contains natural anti-bacterial oils. SeaOtter Woodworks build their tubs by hand with Western Red Cedar. They are one of the few companies in the U.S. making wooden hot tubs. They support sound forest management practices — much of the cedar is salvaged windfall and sustainably harvested by small family mills in the towns of Southeast Alaska.

The tubs can be heated by electricity, propane or wood heat. The wood heater is a “Chofu Fired Wood Heater” which is popular in Japan. This heater uses no electricity, has no pump and drives no jets. It heats water quietly by natural convection or “thermosiphon”. The heater is constructed with a stainless steel water jacket surrounding an airtight firebox.

Prices range from: $1800-$4400, quite is quite reasonable for a hot tub in today’s market. Almost Heaven and Snorkle make similar tubs. See also Robert’s Hot Tubs.

Home Page: SeaOtter Woodworks

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Very Compact Ofuros (Japanese Baths)

Justin — Thu, 23 Jun 2005 18:16:41 +0000

Japanese soaking baths are built small but deep.

These compact “ofuro” will fit in just about anywhere — even the smallest apartment.

Diamond Spa makes the baths pictured here. We’ve no idea on the price, but the concept is good. If anyone knows where to get this style of tub at a reasonable price please let us know.

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