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Diane Pham

Diane is Inhabitat's Senior Editor and 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 and graphic design work.

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

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RainPerfect: Rainwater Recycling System With a Solar-Powered Pump

RainPerfect: Rainwater Recycling System With a Solar-Powered Pump

Disconnect that garden hose from your faucet! We've found a much more eco-friendly alternative that harnesses the power of the sun and the gift of rain to store life-giving water for your

Spain Shines Bright With Elegant Eco Lighting Options

Spain Shines Bright With Elegant Eco Lighting Options

Living in country that constantly basks in the beautiful sun, it comes as no surprise that Spain's lighting designers know a thing or two about inspiring light. From lighting systems

Recycled Bottle Lamps Turn Dumpster Plastic into Stunning Lights

Recycled Bottle Lamps Turn Dumpster Plastic into Stunning Lights

The last time we heard from eco-designer Sarah Turner she was showing her recycled Drinks Bottle Lighting at the Ideal Home Show in London. Since then, Sarah’s designs have gone big-time and

Ancient Dominican Church Renovated into Modern Bookstore

Ancient Dominican Church Renovated into Modern Bookstore

An old Dominican church originally constructed in 1294 is now a “brand new” bookstore in the heart of Maastricht.

Our Favorite 6 Green Designers at New York Fashion Week Fall/Winter 2011

Our Favorite 6 Green Designers at New York Fashion Week Fall/Winter 2011

New York Fashion Week whipped by in a flash, but there was plenty of green to be seen on the runways this past week. Far from the few handfuls eco-garment makers seen at Fashion Weeks passed,

Bangladesh’s Toxic Leather Tanneries Could Be Killing Their Workers

Bangladesh’s Toxic Leather Tanneries Could Be Killing Their Workers

The darker side of the clothing trade rarely gets as much attention as the season’s latest “it” bag, but textile and clothing production can be a duplicitous trade. So what is

GIVEAWAY: Win a Shopping Spree From Hessnatur by Eviana Hartman (Worth $400!)

GIVEAWAY: Win a Shopping Spree From Hessnatur by Eviana Hartman (Worth $400!)

If you're still feeling the ice-cold pangs of the weary winter, then it's time to perk up because we've got a little something that may actually get you wishing Old Man Winter would extend his

Colorful Orb-Shaped Vases Made From Recycled Materials

Colorful Orb-Shaped Vases Made From Recycled Materials

These beautiful Insolit vases designed by Béatrix Li-Chin LOOS are inspired by the planets of the universe. The series plays with a mix of recycled and reclaimed materials ranging from glass to

Circular Hakka Houses Create Self-Sustaining Communities

Circular Hakka Houses Create Self-Sustaining Communities

Settled in the mountainous southwest of the Fujian province, these communities are known as Tulou and are essentially fortresses built in either square or round shapes. Structures typically had

Loungebarrow: Common Wheelbarrow Transformed Into Comfy Seating

Loungebarrow: Common Wheelbarrow Transformed Into Comfy Seating

We nearly tipped over with amusement when we spotted this quirky recycled wheelbarrow chair over at Designboom. Designed by Sascha Urban and Dorthea Wirwall, the “Loungebarrow” the

Umeox Unveils Solar-Powered Apollo Cell Phone for Android

Umeox Unveils Solar-Powered Apollo Cell Phone for Android

If you're a smartphone junkie, you know what a pain it is when your data-hungry cell runs out of juice. Recently Umeox unveiled an Android smartphone at the Mobile World Congress that could

14 Sexy Sustainable Men’s Underwear Picks for Valentine’s Day

14 Sexy Sustainable Men’s Underwear Picks for Valentine’s Day

Let’s face it, women appreciate the same effort as men do when it comes to bedroom underthings, and there’s nothing more unattractive than a pair of “less that fresh”

Win a Sweet Recycled-Leather Biker Jacket (worth $856!) from the Sway

Win a Sweet Recycled-Leather Biker Jacket (worth $856!) from the Sway

If you're a firm believer that people who care about the planet and animals can be just as badass as the next guy (or gal, in this case), we think this sexy biker jacket from The Sway speaks

14 Eco-Friendly Lingerie Gifts That Will Send Pulses Racing on Valentine’s Day

14 Eco-Friendly Lingerie Gifts That Will Send Pulses Racing on Valentine’s Day

Just in time for the designated romantic day of the year, we’ve rounded up 14 sustainable yet oh-so-salacious underthings that run the gamut from a slinky red silk-satin playsuit by Hopeless

Stunning Recycled Dress Made of Envirosax Bags Debuts at Sundance

Stunning Recycled Dress Made of Envirosax Bags Debuts at Sundance

Reusable tote bags are holding more than just your groceries these days. Inspired by the carefully constructed couture of Marie Antoinette and the unrelenting gusto of the Mad Hatter, this

Top 10 Green Cases to Protect Your iPad

Top 10 Green Cases to Protect Your iPad

Whether you suffer from iPad envy or actually own one of the slim and sleek tablets, there's no denying that with nearly 10 million of these babies sold, they're here to stay. To help you better

Clever Bottle Packaging Lets You “Milk an Udder” for Your Soy Milk

Clever Bottle Packaging Lets You “Milk an Udder” for Your Soy Milk

We're huge fans of using soy milk as an alternative to dairy products, often procured from industrial farms boasting the unethical treatment of animals. So when we saw this clever packaging

14 Eco-Friendly Jewelry Gifts to Make Your Special Valentine Sparkle

14 Eco-Friendly Jewelry Gifts to Make Your Special Valentine Sparkle

Valentine's Day isn't just about flowers and chocolates - it's about jewelry as well! If you've been looking for a sustainable gift for this fine day of love, then look no further because we've

Sergio Mendoza Turns Broken Fruit and Vegetable Crates Into Artful Lamps

Sergio Mendoza Turns Broken Fruit and Vegetable Crates Into Artful Lamps

Being the sustainable lighting lovers that we are, when we spotted these incredible SMP lamps by Sergio Mendoza over at Designboom, we were completely enamored by their cut and paste charm.

Sarah Turner’s Recycled Plastic Bottle Lamp Lights Up to Eco-Tweets

Sarah Turner’s Recycled Plastic Bottle Lamp Lights Up to Eco-Tweets

Sarah's stunning piece is formed with 562 reused bottle ends, each one hand cut and attached to each other gradually building into a spherical shape. Each bottle end holds a LED inside, which

H&M Will Launch Their Eco-Chic “Conscious Collection” for Earth Month in April

H&M Will Launch Their Eco-Chic “Conscious Collection” for Earth Month in April

H&M came under fire last year for their questionable clothing disposal practices, but the famed company is looking to turn a new leaf this upcoming Earth Month with their new

Emilano Godoy’s Shiny Snowjob Chair Is Made from Recycled Candy Wrappers

Emilano Godoy’s Shiny Snowjob Chair Is Made from Recycled Candy Wrappers

When we caught a glimpse of Emiliano Godoy's Snowjob Chair over at Designboom, we couldn't help but be entranced by its spectacular sheen. A modern piece built with FSC certified wood with a

Bruce White’s Gorgeous Chairs Give New Life to Used Horseshoes

Bruce White’s Gorgeous Chairs Give New Life to Used Horseshoes

It was love at first sight when we spotted these gorgeous chairs by Bruce White of AHAlife. Each Reclaimed Horseshoe Chair has been welded and sculpted by hand by Bruce himself. He first starts

6 Green Lighting Tips That Will Help You Cut Your Energy Bill

6 Green Lighting Tips That Will Help You Cut Your Energy Bill

Energy Efficiency and Good Health Time and time again, studies (such as this piece published by the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition in 2004) have shown that exposure to natural light

Take a Break on the Blow Sofa, a Seating Option Made from Recycled Paper

Take a Break on the Blow Sofa, a Seating Option Made from Recycled Paper

Paper is the last material that you'd expect to see made into a durable couch, but the Blow Sofa blasts that idea out of the water with its inflatable, 100% recycled paper design. Constructed

DIY Genius Creates Shiny Gold Peddle-Powered Porsche Roadster

DIY Genius Creates Shiny Gold Peddle-Powered Porsche Roadster

A fun and surely labor-intensive project created from scratch in someone's garage, this DIY design was in fact inspired by a small, orange toy car. Built with all the proper lights in place,

Woolrich and Agion Will Launch a New Line of Odor Resistant Outerwear

Woolrich and Agion Will Launch a New Line of Odor Resistant Outerwear

Any outdoorsman (and woman!) knows that roughing it with Mother Nature can quickly give way to a curious stink synonymous with the wild. But if you're an adventurer who's hoping to save yourself

You Have Less Than 24 Hours to Enter the Wild Energy Competition!

You Have Less Than 24 Hours to Enter the Wild Energy Competition!

Hey green design super heroes! Want to make a positive green design difference to one of the last, great untouched and natural places of the world? The Wild Energy Competition is giving you

Would You Wear the Same Jeans for a Year Without Washing Them? It’s Not as Gross as You Think

Would You Wear the Same Jeans for a Year Without Washing Them? It’s Not as Gross as You Think

College students are well known for their questionable hygiene, particularly when it comes to clean laundry their first year in. Not yet ready for the world of responsibility University of

The Coffee Fellow Recycled Bean Bag Chair Is Perfect for Caffeine Junkies

The Coffee Fellow Recycled Bean Bag Chair Is Perfect for Caffeine Junkies

For anyone who's felt a bit weary and wished they could take a dive into a giant cup of coffee, we've got the next best thing for those caffeine junkies. Designed by Johanna Hansson, the Coffee

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