George Bernard Shaw "Turns" a Lazy Susan into an Eco-Friendly Hut



When George Bernard Shaw began designing his ideal writing hut, he decided to construct it on top of a rotating Lazy Susan. It was drawn as a simple 8'x8' square with two large windows on one side for lighting and heat. With ascetic efficiency, the building's windows could be turned towards the sun during the winter--allowing solar energy to warm up the room--and turned away for the summer. I would've guessed that the hut was built within moderate climate if it wasn't for the fact that "it has a sloping roof to shed rain and snow build up."

Not only was he a literary visionary, but a clever engineer. (One might even say that he Shaw solutions...)

Link via Home Design Find

Sorry, I just can't get past his view that people who cannot justify their existence (to "some authority") should be eliminated (using a lethal gas) as a burden to society.

That was played out at Auschwitz.

George Bernard Shaw turns my stomach.
Abusive comment hidden. (Show it anyway.)
Login to comment.
Click here to access all of this post's 2 comments




Email This Post to a Friend
"George Bernard Shaw "Turns" a Lazy Susan into an Eco-Friendly Hut"

Separate multiple emails with a comma. Limit 5.

 

Success! Your email has been sent!

close window
X

This website uses cookies.

This website uses cookies to improve user experience. By using this website you consent to all cookies in accordance with our Privacy Policy.

I agree
 
Learn More