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Biodegradable Pod Garden Makes Planting Fresh Herbs a Snap
Joe Bradford developed the Pod herb garden while he was a student at the Wentworth Institute of Technology. It's designed to offer an easy way for urban residents to grow herbs and other plants
Zoleco Unveils Futuristic 151 MPG Hypermiling Eco Exotic Sports Car
Zoleco's goal is to use the least amount of energy while achieving the best possible performance. The Eco Exotic Sports Car's aggressive curves make it look a bit like a retro spaceship, however
David Markus’s Clever LED Hybrid Light Uses a Parabolic Lens to Amplify Sunlight
This hybrid lighting design by David Markus utilizes two methods of power. During the day, light is brought into the room through a parabolic lens on the roof. At night, the lamp provides light
Coswick Hardwood Launches a Collection of Floors with Eco-Friendly Finishes
Coswick Hardwood just launched a new collection of wide plank engineered hardwood flooring pre-finished with innovative eco silk oil and eco silk wax. Both finishes are environmentally friendly
Help Fund the Production of the Studio H Documentary!
We've written about the nonprofit design agency Project H Design, founded by Inhabitat colleague and humanitarian designer Emily Pilloton, many times before. Most recently, Emily and her Project
Rainwater Harvesting PET-Tree System Makes Urban Gardening a Breeze
Pet-Tree is a vertical eco gardening system made from recycled PET containers. The design consists of structural plastic pieces and PET pots that are combined to form a tree-like shape. The
Amazing Recycled Circuit Board Sculptures by Steven Rodrig
Artist Steven Rodrig salvages circuit boards from dusty old computers headed for the dump and transforms them into exquisite sculptures that highlight the intricacy and beauty of their
Cascading Creek House Harvests Rainwater and Solar Energy in Central Texas
The Cascading Creek House by Bercy Chen Studio was conceived less as a house and more as an outgrowth of the limestone aquifers in the geography of Central Texas. The roof is configured so as to
Habitat Horticulture Living Walls Create Healthy, Vibrant, Energy-Efficient Interiors
City dwellers who spend their daily lives surrounded by a concrete and steel jungle often yearn for something that resembles nature and can bring them back to earth amidst their urban
Nic Parnell Transforms Reclaimed Wood Into Beautiful Eco Furniture
Designer Nic Parnell's work explores methods of finding new value in neglected wood by altering its aesthetic and surface. Nic only works with found or reclaimed wood. He also works alongside
Greenhamar: Eco Oasis Pops up in a Public Square in Hamar, Norway
This past weekend Spanish architecture firm Ecosistema Urbano teamed up with the VEA school of gardening to launch Greenhamar - a 24-hour event focused on greening a public square in Hamar,
Floating Marine Solar Cells Harvest Energy from the Sun and Waves
Marine Solar Cells (MSC) by Phil Pauley are conceptual hybrid solar and wave energy generators designed to generate renewable energy off shore. The solar wave unit captures wave energy through
Plastic Formwork System Provides Quick and Quality Housing for Those in Need
Every year, nearly seventy million people, or 200,000 a day, move from rural areas to urban cities. In South Africa alone, more than 2.2 million homes are currently needed, and an additional
0 to 1′s Gorgeous Geometric Artist Studio Concept
0 to 1 designed this modern live-work space concept for an artist in Fiskars, Finland. The form was inspired by the local climate, Finnish culture, and a set of functions and guidelines provided
Modular Floating Homes by Isola System Leave an Ultralight Footprint
Have you ever wanted to live on water, but don't see yourself swinging an anchor over a boat's hull? Isola System has created a new and simple floating housing solution that allows you to
Phil Pauley Unveils Eco Drive Monorail System Concept to Expand Existing Rail Infrastructure
If you've ever experienced not being able to fit onto a crowded train, you've probably fantasized about how nice it would be if there were twice as many trains passing through your station. Well
Natalie Sampson’s Spiky Lamp is Made from Over 320 Wire Whisks
Student designer Natalie Sampson recently sent us this photo of her repurposed Wire Whisk Lamp and we couldn’t be more impressed! “My direction in design is repurposing everyday
Wood Research Institute NL Transformed Into Cozy Quarters with Sustainable Pine Plexwood
The SHR Wood Research Institute in the Netherlands knew that when it came time to renovate their office space, they'd have to be as innovative with their material choices as possible. Working
Lucky’s Stellar Snowboards are Sustainably Made from Bamboo, Hemp and Poplar
Lucky Snowboards is a new line of snowboards made from bamboo, hemp and poplar. The US-based company of the same name takes boarding one step further by banking on stellar craftsmanship,
Polymorphic: Columbia Students Unveil a Transforming Kinetic Bench
Ten architecture students from Columbia University GSAPP recently completed Polymorphic, a bench inspired by the kinetic action of a see-saw and the reverberating motion of a slinky. Charlie
Claire Potter Design’s Dover Cabinet is Made From Three Recycled Desks
Brighton-based Claire Potter Design recently completed work on this beautiful blue DOVER cabinet, which is made from three separate desks and cabinets which were purchased in a true second-hand
Plant a Wish Restores Native Plant Habitats Around America
Founded by Hawaii-based husband and wife team Joseph Imhoff and Sara Tekula, Plant a Wish is a public awareness and documentary film project focused on encouraging the restoration of native
Ceylon Unveils “Bisque” Pottery Collection Made From Recycled Paper and Sand
Ceylon Paper Pottery recently unveiled a beautiful new collection of home accessories that are made from recycled paper and ground sand. The texture is reminiscent of bisque fired ceramics, and
Quadrant House is a Prefab Luxury Home That Minimizes Waste
Quadrant is a modular/prefab housing system consisting of aluminum extrusions held together with a patented locking system. Structural Insulated Panels (SIP's) are used for walls, roofs, and
Beautiful Birch Bowls are Hand Carved From Sustainably Sourced Wood
Simple, chic and completely unique, each of these hand-carved bowls by Canvas exhibits the natural, beautiful imperfections of the wood they're made from. Crafted from responsibly harvested
Bjarko|Serra Architects Create a Modern and Green Backyard Cottage
Bjarko|Serra Architects’ modern backyard cottage is a 800 s.f. mini-dwelling created in response to a recent zoning code change in Seattle to create more density. Dubbed the DADU (detached
Solus4 Unveils Flowing, Solar-Powered Busan Opera House for Korea
Solus4 recently proposed a design solution for the Busan Opera House competition that symbolizes the elements of culture and history of Korea. Alfonso Lopez, lead designer describes the origins
Sett Studio: A Stylish Modular Space Perfect for a Backyard Office or Guest Room
Sett Studio takes an innovative and green approach to designing functional spaces that can be used as a home office, an art studio, a yoga space, a kids room, a guest room and more. Sett uses
The Bark Chair is a Sustainably Stylish Stool Made of Cork
Called the Bark Chair, this stylish seat demonstrates a solution in achieving a successful, sustainable design by combining a renewable material - bark - with advanced design processes.
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