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Chairs to Africa
Ever wondered what happens to all of those coloured plastic (polypropylene) chairs that you used to slouch on at school? Thanks to chair manufacturers Kirkhouse in collaboration with Optimus Education Foundation many are now avoiding landfill and finding new homes in African schools and colleges, where they can still give decades of good service. If you have any of these chairs that require rehousing please contact either of the above who will be happy to assist.
Bakelite, one of the earliest synthetic plastics, may not get the attention it deserves in today’s world of high-tech materials, but its qualities were groundbreaking in the early 20th century. Created by chemist Leo Baekeland in 1907, Bakelite was the first true plastic – durable, heat-resistant, and electrically insulating – making it a game-changer in …
A collaboration between Skye-based architects Rural Design and James Mac Queen Building Contractors also on Skye, The Field House is an R House concept, founded on traditional highland barns and designed to sit comfortably in the landscape.
Chairs to Africa
Ever wondered what happens to all of those coloured plastic (polypropylene) chairs that you used to slouch on at school? Thanks to chair manufacturers Kirkhouse in collaboration with Optimus Education Foundation many are now avoiding landfill and finding new homes in African schools and colleges, where they can still give decades of good service. If you have any of these chairs that require rehousing please contact either of the above who will be happy to assist.
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A collaboration between Skye-based architects Rural Design and James Mac Queen Building Contractors also on Skye, The Field House is an R House concept, founded on traditional highland barns and designed to sit comfortably in the landscape.