We don't have to do this. In fact, I'm not even sure this is something that totally popped out at me. But, what it does do is get you thinking. Lets find a project (along similar lines) and do it together. This is a good start, but maybe not the right one. Basically, the idea is to come up with a design project that uses discarded mattresses. Here is a clip:
Architecture for Humanity and Rubicon National Social Innovations invite entrants to create innovative ways of converting used mattresses into useful products. The competition aims to encourage entrants to form groups capable of creating a consumer product, instructions detailing how to make the product, and a plan for production on a larger scale. Entrants must create designs that take into account the volume of mattress waste generated each year. Groups are encouraged to utilize local resources, including existing manufacturing facilities and other waste products.
And here is the link:
http://www.openarchitecturenetwork.org/mattress
We know we are capable of writing well over 300 emails to book a New Years vacation, lets use this space to find a competition and enter it. Why not? I'll keep my eyes open and of course anyone who has an idea for the mattress competition, post it here. It totally reminds me of the train cars that are being used along (is it the...?) Jersey Coast to prevent coastal erosion. The cool thing about the train cars is that they are also providing a new habitat for marine life and really proving to be pretty good in more ways than one.
Anyway, hope this sparks our imagination. In the meantime, we can always keep dreaming*
Em. x
