The Smartlock designed by Mike Lambourn (one of DACRC’s Interns) is doing the rounds on the design blogs at the moment. The lock incorporates Smartwater and a dye into the housing so when the perpetrator tries to cut the lock they, and their tools, will be covered with a liquid which contains tiny uniquely numbered identification tags aiding the authorities by linking the criminal to the crime. The same technology is currently used to allow banks and businesses to hunt down criminals. See what Bikeoff think of it on the Design Resource.

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This picture was taken recently and may be a consequence of space-saving issues within their flat. It also doubles up as a relatively secure option as it is kept behind closed doors and kept several floors up.

Do you have or have you seen any interesting residential storage solutions for urban life?

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