Gifting in Glass this Christmas
This year, why not skip the last-minute shopping trip and give those closest to you a present with meaning? We've rounded up some of the best gifts in glass on the web.
Living in Glass Houses
A London-based company wants to build transparent homes that can be built in the country or on buildings. Yes you heard it right, on top of buildings! This project, named the Photon Space Project will custom built all-glass houses, each of which consisting of a bedroom, kitchen, toilet and lounge, while the glass walls can be tinted for privacy
Living in Glass Houses
Photo credit: Daily Mail
But how can living in glass houses improve your health? It is well known that light contributes to our overall wellbeing. The advantages of living in a glass house are threefold. First of all, our physical wellbeing would improve by the daylight exposure. While light in the morning helps us wake up and feel alert, dimmer light at night cues us to fall asleep. Secondly, our mental health could benefit from the natural light. Living with nature’s rhythm provides a certain ‘calmness’ and ‘serenity’ . It can release stress and help us ease our mind. Thirdly, social wellbeing plays an important role in our overall happiness. Living in harmony with nature could actively engage you with life, and improve your social connectedness as well.
As said by the World Health Organisation “Health is a state of complete mental, physical, and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.” Natural daylight can contribute to your health in a great way, and glass plays a key role in making that happen. If you want to see more about the Photon Space, click here (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oo-UC0_Dp1U ).
The Kids Museum of Glass
Your kids don’t like going to museums? Well maybe this museum in Shanghai could change their mind. It’s a new concept and focuses on teaching kids how glass is made.
DIY Treat Jars for you this Easter
Before you start filling your recycling bags this Easter, take a moment to think about what other uses there could be for your used glass.
