Inhabitat - Sustainable Design Innovation, Eco Architecture, Green Building » Carmin Irene Smoot http://inhabitat.com Green design & eco innovation for a better world Fri, 25 May 2012 23:39:14 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.1 Phytobench: Public Seating That Repairs Damaged Ecosystems http://inhabitat.com/phytobench-public-seating-that-repairs-damaged-ecosystems/ http://inhabitat.com/phytobench-public-seating-that-repairs-damaged-ecosystems/#comments Wed, 21 Jul 2010 23:00:06 +0000 Carmin Irene Smoot http://inhabitat.com/?p=138008 green design, public seating, eco furniture, green furniture, green space,

The “Phytobench” is a dynamic public seating element made of milled, recycled lumber that actively grows plant communities to repair damaged soil ecosystems. Designed by SoftRigid, the multi-tasking bench serves to restore the natural landscape and serves as eco-friendly seating on which to rest weary behinds. And we’re not the only ones who think so – “Phytobench” recently earned an honor award at the 2009 Seoul Design Olympiad.

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