Site Meter

Diane Pham

 

As Inhabitat's Architecture and Design Editor, Diane is also a freelance writer based in Brooklyn, NY. After graduating from the University of Southern California, she enjoyed a brief stint at SCI-Arc, then working for the A+D Museum in Los Angeles, Perkins Eastman Architects and Resoultion4: Architecture handling their marketing, PR and graphic work.

A native Angeleno, she’s also lived in Milan and Paris, and still has her sights set beyond the borders of the US. In her spare time she enjoys traveling, being outdoors, learning languages, playing drums, taking photographs and doing as many new things as she can, every moment she can.

Follow Diane on Twitter @dpastaface

Diane Pham
Yves Behar and Jawbone’s “Up” is an App-Powered Wristband Promoting Healthy Living

Yves Behar and Jawbone’s “Up” is an App-Powered Wristband Promoting Healthy Living

Not sure if you’re eating healthy enough, getting enough exercise or catching enough Zs’?  Then turn to technology for some assistance. Launching later this year as sort of a

Read More >

Top 7 Sizzling Vegan Sandals for Summer

Top 7 Sizzling Vegan Sandals for Summer

If you’re looking for a stylish and green way to let your tootsies cool off this summer, then take a cue from our vegan sandal guide! We’ve rounded up 7 sweet picks that are 100

Read More >

Vote For Eco Furniture Company Viesso in the Big Break Contest

Vote For Eco Furniture Company Viesso in the Big Break Contest

“Sleep on it. Store in it.” That’s the concept behind LA-based Viesso‘s stylin’ bamboo Buden bed collection. Built from sustainable bamboo and FSC-certified birch,

Read More >

Beautiful Swiss House is Buried Under the Earth

Beautiful Swiss House is Buried Under the Earth

In a location as picturesque as Vals, Switzerland, it’s difficult to imagine any new construction that wouldn’t impose on the beautiful landscape. So when the rare opportunity was

Read More >

Artist Uses 15,000 English Crumpets to Create Ridiculous Pippa Middleton Portrait

Artist Uses 15,000 English Crumpets to Create Ridiculous Pippa Middleton Portrait

We’re not sure where to start with this one. The egregious waste of food? The waste of labor? Or the bizarre idolization of Pippa Middleton? Artist Laura Hadland recently

Read More >

Brussels-based Jojo Uses Carrier Pigeons to Deliver Eco-Conscious Sneakers

Brussels-based Jojo Uses Carrier Pigeons to Deliver Eco-Conscious Sneakers

In today’s competitive retail market, you’ve got to differentiate yourself if you want to make a name – right? Well, eco-conscious sneaker maker Jojo is doing just that with

Read More >

DIY: How to Make a Sexy Bikini from a Recycled T-Shirt

DIY: How to Make a Sexy Bikini from a Recycled T-Shirt

Buying a bathing suit can be an expensive purchase — not to mention an endeavor often strife with discontent. So why not skip the fitting room stalls and bust out a pair of scissors and

Read More >

DIY: Make Organic Homemade Lemon Ice Cream Sandwiches!

DIY: Make Organic Homemade Lemon Ice Cream Sandwiches!

If you love ice cream (and who doesn’t?!), then you’ll love our recipe for homemade lemon ice cream sandwiches! A great treat to tickle your summer taste buds, and to cool down, this

Read More >

Study Shows Kids Can Predict the Future of Technology

Study Shows Kids Can Predict the Future of Technology

When Whitney Houston belted out the line “children are our are future, teach them well and let them lead the way” she definitely knew more than she led on. A recent study conducted

Read More >

Japan’s Mitsui Plans to Construct Solar Power Plants in Tsunami Zone

Japan’s Mitsui Plans to Construct Solar Power Plants in Tsunami Zone

Residents of Japan are still feeling the effects of the tsunami and earthquakes that hit earlier this year, but Japan’s trading house, Mitsui and Co., is hoping to bring some hope to the

Read More >

FanTubes is a Quirky Table Set Built from Cardboard Poster Tubes

FanTubes is a Quirky Table Set Built from Cardboard Poster Tubes

Cardboard creations are a fun and sustainable way to switch up your home decor with a minimal carbon impact. Built from recyclable cardboard tubes, FanTubes is a cool creation from Italian

Read More >

VIDEO EXCLUSIVE: GreenShows Pop-Up at Bloomingdales NYC Highlights Eco-Fashion

VIDEO EXCLUSIVE: GreenShows Pop-Up at Bloomingdales NYC Highlights Eco-Fashion

Eco-fashion is heading full speed into the mainstream scene in a big way here in NYC. This past Earth Day, Bloomingdales hosted The GreenShows EcoLux Pop-Up Shop, showcasing some of the

Read More >

6 of Our Favorite Eco-Friendly “Barefoot” Running Shoes

6 of Our Favorite Eco-Friendly “Barefoot” Running Shoes

Deciding on what running shoe you should buy is no simple task. Do you go with the classic runner? A gel infused sole? A lace free slip-on? Or how about going barefoot? Most sports

Read More >

Studio Swine’s Stylish Eyeglasses are Made of Human Hair

Studio Swine’s Stylish Eyeglasses are Made of Human Hair

Eyewear comes in many shapes and sizes, but few are made with sustainable materials. But here’s a collection from two Royal College of Art graduates that turns human hair into stylish

Read More >

DIY: Making Your Own Delicious Summer Popsicles at Home!

DIY: Making Your Own Delicious Summer Popsicles at Home!

When temperatures rise, there’s no stopping overheated hands from reaching into the freezer for something cool. But instead of letting your friends and family bite into icy bars jam packed

Read More >

DIY: Build Your Own Modern Modular Wall Planter

DIY: Build Your Own Modern Modular Wall Planter

Spotted over at Pot-ted, we completely fell in love with this awesome DIY idea that turns cinder blocks into a spectacular wall for succulents (we admit the puppy did us in too). To make the

Read More >

Ross Lovegrove’s Gorgeous Sun Tunnel Lamp Draws In the Light of the Sun

Ross Lovegrove’s Gorgeous Sun Tunnel Lamp Draws In the Light of the Sun

Lose the light bulbs as start installing Ross Lovegrove’s gorgeous VELUX sun tunnel lamps for an illuminating green space lit by the sun! The VELUX sun tunnel is a lovely drop pendant

Read More >

Porsche Developing a Self-Driving System for their Cars

Porsche Developing a Self-Driving System for their Cars

Porsche is currently taking a cue from Google and developing their very own system for a self-driving car. Known for their sexy streamlined designs, and a capacity to reach high gear in just

Read More >

Boxsal’s Urban Picnic Box Won’t Blast Tunes – But You Can Break it Down in the Compost

Boxsal’s Urban Picnic Box Won’t Blast Tunes – But You Can Break it Down in the Compost

Summer is all about being outdoors, but if you live in the city, heading out to the forest for a leisurely lunch probably isn’t in your near future. So the next time you pack up for a day

Read More >

DIY: Build Your Own Awesome Log Bench with the Bosbank

DIY: Build Your Own Awesome Log Bench with the Bosbank

Woodland-inspired furniture is all the rage in the hippest of households, so what better way to one-up all your fashionable friends than by building an awesome log bench with your own bare

Read More >

Enter to Win Chic Cycling Gear From Nau (Worth $530!)

Enter to Win Chic Cycling Gear From Nau (Worth $530!)

Any good bike enthusiast knows that shoulder bags and suit jackets aren’t conducive to a smooth ride around town. So why not get decked out in some stylish duds meant especially for

Read More >

Lucerne’s Clever Street Decals Make Taking Out the Trash Fun

Lucerne’s Clever Street Decals Make Taking Out the Trash Fun

New York City could definitely take a cue from Lucerne when it comes to getting its citizens to properly dispose of their trash. To discourage residents tossing their empty cups and wrappers on

Read More >

DIY: Make Your Own Shower Mat Out of Recycled Wine Corks!

DIY: Make Your Own Shower Mat Out of Recycled Wine Corks!

If you’re a consumer of fine wines, then you know that while the bottle can be recycled, the cork often finds its final resting place in the trash can. To make better use of these tiny

Read More >

Zoku Quick Pop Makes Frozen Popsicle Treats in Under 7 Minutes!

Zoku Quick Pop Makes Frozen Popsicle Treats in Under 7 Minutes!

Even when it’s rainy and overcast like it is today here in New York, we still hold close to the hope of many hot summer days filled with sticky, homemade popsicles. So when we spotted this

Read More >

  • Read Inhabitat

  • Search Categories

  • Recent Posts

  • Recent Comments

  • Browse by Keyword

get the free Inhabitat newsletter

Submit this form
popular today
all time
most commented
more popular stories >
more popular stories >
What are you looking for? (Solar, HVAC, etc.)
Where are you located?