Sustainable Residence in Los Angeles with Original Architecture Details

Hover House 2 was designed by Glen Irani architects and is located in Los Angeles, USA. The residence has a unique architecture, serving both an aesthetic purpose and a functional one. According to the architects, the house “is planned around the use of a fully developed outdoor living environment which includes a kitchen, dining area and living area. Hovering a large volume above the landscape eliminates the typical discontinuity
between the front and rear garden areas and situates a built outdoor environment in the midst of a measurably larger feeling garden space. The blanketing roof is shaped to conduct softly gradient, reflected clerestory light while seemingly floating gently and protectively over the interior spaces“. Moreover, the Hover House 2 was built with sustainability in mind: ” PVC cool roof technology, high efficiency mechanical systems, window shading, sustainable wood finish and structural products and minimization of long term refinishing and maintenance are just several measures this project.” The interior design is highly contemporary, featuring intriguing furniture arrangements

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Sport & Exotic Cars in Singapore Part 1

Audi R8.



Ferrari F360.



Audi S5 Convertible and BMW E46 Coupe.



Audi S5 Convertible and BMW M3 E92.



Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X.




Subaru Impreza WRX Ver 8.



Subaru Impreza WRX STI Ver 10.



Chrysler Limousine.



BMW 6 Series.



BMW Z4.



Honda S2000.

Kia Forte Koup

Forte Koup is a 2 doors coupe manufactured by Kia Motors. There are some pictures of Kia Forte Koup spotted in Singapore.

Third Generation Mazda MX-5

Mazda MX-5, also known as Miata in North America and Eunos Roadster in Japan. Mazda MX-5 is a lightweight 2 seat roadster FR layout.

The pictures below is a Singapore registered third generation Mazda MX-5.

Bentley Continental Flying Spur

Bentley Continental Flying Spur is a 4 doors luxury car manufactured by Bentley Motors. it was introduced in 2005.

All New Perodua Myvi 2011

There are 3 version of new Myvi 2011: standard version, premium version & elegance version. The additional equipment of Myvi 2011 premium version are sport rims, ABS & EBD, USB & bluetooth, seat high adjuster, spoiler. The additional equipment of Myvi 2011 elegance version are leather seat, bodykit, built in GPS, touch screen audio system.



In the pictures is the new Myvi 2011 standard version.

2012 New Suzuki Swift S-Concept

At the auto show "Australian International Motor Show 2011" in Melbourne, 1-10 July, featuring the Suzuki Swift S-Concept. This is the New Hatchback Swift Sport 2012 (continuation of the previous four-door model) and will be marketed early next year.

The source of the Suzuki Swift informed that this new generation has the form of a three-door model. This is the most striking difference with the previous Swift Sport launched in February.

In terms of exterior, house fog lamps slimmer with each pull of the same line of bumpers. The shape is more like a cat's eye with a mini grille lamp as the grip. Then, on the back of the front fender there knacks like fins one sheet.

Another difference appears on the side skirts are on the front of the rear wheel there is a vent. Move to the back, above the bumper there is a wind tunnel as the exhaust coming from the side skirts. Then, dual exhaust was designed to blend with the mini diffuser.

Impression sport increasingly thick with stout wings stretched at the top rear. The model, inspired by the Suzuki Swift when participating in the event the junior world rally championship.

The interior also got a touch of sport. Apart from the two front seat-style semi-racing, the operation of a 6-gear acceleration (the previous 5-speed models), but the manual also comes with paddle shift. Thus, as in the F1 operation by pressing the plate located behind the wheel.

Regarding the engine, there is no valid information. However, Suzuki's Concept is more fitting called a Suzuki GTI will be embedded and powerful 1.6-liter engine 134 HP (100 kW), bigger than previous models around 110 HP. Its weight was lighter.

When it comes later, the S-Concept Suzuki will be competing hard with the VW Polo GTI and also of the family Ford Fiesta

2012 The latest version of the Mini Coupe

This is the latest variant of the MINI Coupe, the two-door. His appearance differs from previous Mini models. This latest version, got "ass"! Hence, claimed to be the first MINI with the design of the "three box" (engine, cabin and luggage).

MINI is more unique appearance with the roof painted red and called a "helmet roof" with two parallel lines of the body plus a prominent spoiler on the back. Another characteristic, around the side door glass blend with the front and rear. In fact, to add value to the aerodynamics, the A pillar on the MINI is one of this position is made more oblique. Another characteristic of this super sport, can only load the driver and one passenger! Thus, the new MINI is suitable for action!

4 Variants
MINI Coupé directly with the 4-variant is offered with two engine options, namely gasoline 1.6-liter and 2.0 liter diesel. Remarkably, both machines using advanced technology BMW. For example, for gasoline, equipped with direct injection system. While the diesel version, common rail, turbochager with propeller angle can change (VGT). MINI lovers can choose the variant according to his needs!

Like to test the adrenaline at the track, the MINI provides a gasoline engine capable of spitting out 211 PS power and accelerate from 0-100 km / h in 6.4 seconds. This variant is called Coupé MINI John Cooper Works. According to MINI parent now, this machine is specially tuned by experts who specialize in preparing the machines for Sport BMW and MINI. His ability to speed up to a maximum, 240 km / hour (kph).

MINI also provides a 1.6 petrol engine is more efficient, named the MINI Cooper S and Coupé. Special Coupé MINI Cooper diesel is elementary. The latter version, in addition to economical (fuel consumption claims 23.25 MPA), its ability to accelerate is also terrific, 7.9 seconds.

Active Spoiler
Rear body, according to the MINI designed classical-style gran turismo. In addition, because the sport character, his posture was made 52 mm lower than the standard MINI. The goal, the more steady speed up and to maneuver.

No less interesting, so that the more stylish and aerodynamic, rear spoiler incorporated with the roof. Amazingly, there is also an active spoiler (first used on the MINI) in the tail trunk. At a speed of 80 km / h, this spoiler sticking to add traction to increase stability and maneuverability steady!

New Toyota Hybrid Sport Car Concept II

Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) announced today, will be exhibiting "GRMN (GAZOO Racing tuned by MN) HYBRID SPORTS CONCEPT II" on 24-hour endurance race Nürburgring 39th near Nurburg, Germany from 23 to 26 June. This hybrid sports car look even more stylish with a convertible model.

Further, this hybrid sports car, the gasoline engine mounted in the center, using two electric motors that move the rear and front axles. With the same concept, GRMN SPORT HYBRID CONCEPT II is a car All-Wheel Drive (AWD).

This version is the development of hybrid gasoline-electric sport is on display at the Tokyo Auto Salon Toyota 2010. Performance improvement made ​​on a gasoline engine, electric motor driving the rear wheels and transmission are in the middle of the car. With these improvements, the ability of this hybrid sports maneuver more steadily as more stable. In fact, when the car is using electric power only, is claimed to provide a new experience for the driver.

Vigorous development of this sports car and show it off at the Nürburgring, is Toyota's effort to enhance the prestige and greatness of its hybrid technology. Especially the Prius which is currently still the "King of Hybrids" in the world!

Batman car designed by Gordon Murray

In addition to combating crime, which draw from the superhero Batman is a variety of artifacts that are used in action, like the cloak of anti-fire, boomerang, gun launcher rope, and do not miss the iconic Batmobile (vehicle), which always accompanied him.

For business cars, Hollywood director has created an ideal visualization Batman car since the era of the 1980s until 2010. The form was originated from the classical model, futuristic, until the car wars according to the story and the times.

Well, Batman car was designed by Gordon Murray, a former designer on the team Brabham F1 car (owned by Bernie Ecclestone) and BT39 and BT52 and his long time with McLaren until 2006, who later founded the firm Gordon Murray Design. Now, he also created an electric car city car T25 and T27.

From the display, Murray did not want to eliminate the characteristic Batmobile with a dark black color dop la "The Dark Knight". However, Murray F1 soul shine on the vehicle. In addition to flat, functioned as a buffer wing fender holders. Interestingly, Gordon adds a colorful LED on the wheels and the spotlight on the "nose" cars. Responding to the results of his work, Gordon did not speak much, "It's pretty green." What does he mean?

The whole body Batmobile is manufactured using carbon fiber materials make it lightweight, but sturdy. Although not mentioned specifically, Gordon equip cars with environmentally friendly technology, which combines Lithium-ion batteries and hydrogen fuel cell.

Super GT Wide Body Wira R34

Welcome to Long's Photo Gallery. Today, I would like to share some pictures of an extreme modified Proton Wira.



First impression, it looks like a Skyline R34 with extreme wide bodykit, but actually, it is a Wira Sedan with Skyline R34 themed modification.



the original head lamp has been covered with customized R34 style head lamp cover, the front bumper also customized with R34 style. Car body has been widen and the rear bonnet has equipped with a huge size GT wing to make it looks like a Super GT race car.



The customized bodykit has connect the front bonnet, fender and bumper in a piece, the doors has been modified to lambo doors, it will be opened as vertical. I was snapped these pictures during Danga City Mall Autoshow.

2011 Honda Jazz Hybrid Car

Hybrid Car Review of Honda Jazz Release 2011 car in your mind can be attributed to Toyota and Lexus cars. Honda Hybrid Rewing High has a VTEC engine, so that high torque engine can sync speed.Nothing gasoline engine at a new high with the launch of the Honda Jazz facelifted model.

Honda Hybrid fourth of corporate spending on display with the Jazz model electricity.Honda weakened slightly in decline in hybrid sales, but this is the latest release of the Honda Jazz Hybrid itself.