Inhabitat - Sustainable Design Innovation, Eco Architecture, Green Building » Jennifer Gonzales http://inhabitat.com Green design & eco innovation for a better world Thu, 23 May 2013 21:52:28 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=abc Staxxon’s Collapsible Containers Could Revolutionize Global Shipping Industry http://inhabitat.com/staxxons-collapsible-containers-could-revolutionize-global-shipping-industry/ http://inhabitat.com/staxxons-collapsible-containers-could-revolutionize-global-shipping-industry/#comments Mon, 02 May 2011 19:40:04 +0000 Jennifer Gonzales http://inhabitat.com/?p=245621
The humble shipping container has truly come into its own over the last decade as architects and designers have innovated ump-teen new ways of re-purposing the standardized metal box. But what about the container’s original and still globally predominant]]> flat-packing, shipping container design, shipping industry, green transportation, Cargotecture, green products

The humble shipping container has truly come into its own over the last decade as architects and designers have innovated ump-teen new ways of re-purposing the standardized metal box. But what about the container’s original and still globally predominant function– carrying millions of dollars in trade goods from Point A to Point B each year? Enter the Staxxon collapsible shipping container. A new development in the flat-packing field, these accordion-style containers vertically fold to 1/5 their original width, making for an efficient nesting system of empties.

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]]> http://inhabitat.com/staxxons-collapsible-containers-could-revolutionize-global-shipping-industry/feed/ 1 Colorful New Bench Gives Old Skateboards New Trick http://inhabitat.com/colorful-new-bench-gives-old-skateboards-new-trick/ http://inhabitat.com/colorful-new-bench-gives-old-skateboards-new-trick/#comments Thu, 02 Dec 2010 22:15:18 +0000 Jennifer Gonzales http://inhabitat.com/?p=193663
We have covered skateboard-inspired furniture in the past, so we were excited to see this cool new bench from Pennsylvania-based company, Deckstool. Started by Jason Podlaski after his brother tasked him with finding ways to turn broken boards into furniture,]]> green furniture, green interiors, green home decor, Green design, upcycled furniture, green products, recycled products, skateboarding, Deckstool

We have covered skateboard-inspired furniture in the past, so we were excited to see this cool new bench from Pennsylvania-based company, Deckstool. Started by Jason Podlaski after his brother tasked him with finding ways to turn broken boards into furniture, Deckstool has come to hand-craft a unique range of seating — from stripped down skateboard stools to recycled seat cushions.

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]]> http://inhabitat.com/colorful-new-bench-gives-old-skateboards-new-trick/feed/ 0 Serbian Pavilion Creates Interactive Garden of Curious Games http://inhabitat.com/serbian-pavilion-creates-an-interactive-green-garden-of-curious-games/ http://inhabitat.com/serbian-pavilion-creates-an-interactive-green-garden-of-curious-games/#comments Sat, 20 Nov 2010 14:37:13 +0000 Jennifer Gonzales http://inhabitat.com/?p=185787
The Serbian installation at the 12th Annual Venice Architecture Bienniale is a fantastic example of stripped-down, simple green design inspired by a sense of community. For the exposition’s theme, “People Meet In Architecture,” Serbian design studio]]>

The Serbian installation at the 12th Annual Venice Architecture Bienniale is a fantastic example of stripped-down, simple green design inspired by a sense of community. For the exposition’s theme, “People Meet In Architecture,” Serbian design studio Škart created a playful installation of interconnected wooden seesaws and quirky traveling planters. Inspired by Serbian poet Vasko Popa‘s wife, who once told him she wished for a tree that “would run after [her] down the street,” the designer created traveling “Plant-o-biles.” Constructed from metal tubing, castors, and colorful re-purposed cooking pots, these pet-like planters form a kind of pre-fab mobile garden that can travel anywhere with its owner creating a humble visual delight for all who pass by.

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]]> http://inhabitat.com/serbian-pavilion-creates-an-interactive-green-garden-of-curious-games/feed/ 0 Vintage Swiss Army Blankets Reborn as Cozy Housewares http://inhabitat.com/deken-swiss-army-blankets-tried-and-true/ http://inhabitat.com/deken-swiss-army-blankets-tried-and-true/#comments Fri, 05 Nov 2010 19:30:34 +0000 Jennifer Gonzales http://inhabitat.com/?p=182739
The Swiss Army need no longer be known only for knives. Swiss company Deken (the Dutch word for “blanket”) takes mint condition Swiss Army blankets and repurposes them into modern homewares such as cushions, footstools, and carrier bags. Made of pure]]> green interior design, green furniture, green home decor, recycled furniture design, recycled textiles, army blankets

The Swiss Army need no longer be known only for knives. Swiss company Deken (the Dutch word for “blanket”) takes mint condition Swiss Army blankets and repurposes them into modern homewares such as cushions, footstools, and carrier bags. Made of pure sheep’s wool and individually marked with the maker’s initials and year of production, each blanket is a unique and beautiful historical artifact.

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]]> http://inhabitat.com/deken-swiss-army-blankets-tried-and-true/feed/ 3 Amazing Hanging Garden is Suspended in the Sky http://inhabitat.com/amazing-hanging-garden-is-suspended-in-the-sky/ http://inhabitat.com/amazing-hanging-garden-is-suspended-in-the-sky/#comments Wed, 20 Oct 2010 23:14:17 +0000 Jennifer Gonzales http://inhabitat.com/?p=175940
We are simply awe-struck by Shinji Turner-Yamamoto’s Hanging Garden sculpture, which was recently installed in the abandoned Holy Cross Church of Cincinnati. The organic artwork consists of a living tree supported by an inverted, uprooted dead tree, delicately]]> Shinji Turner-Yamamoto, Hanging Garden, sustainable design, green design, global tree project, eco art, gardening

We are simply awe-struck by Shinji Turner-Yamamoto’s Hanging Garden sculpture, which was recently installed in the abandoned Holy Cross Church of Cincinnati. The organic artwork consists of a living tree supported by an inverted, uprooted dead tree, delicately suspended in a deserted worship space.

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]]> http://inhabitat.com/amazing-hanging-garden-is-suspended-in-the-sky/feed/ 2 The Eco Rocker is a Modern Recycled Paper Rocking Horse http://inhabitat.com/the-eco-rocker-is-a-modern-recycled-paper-rocking-horse/ http://inhabitat.com/the-eco-rocker-is-a-modern-recycled-paper-rocking-horse/#comments Tue, 12 Oct 2010 17:30:29 +0000 Jennifer Gonzales http://inhabitat.com/?p=166941
It was love at first ride when we spotted this adorable Eco Rocker at this year's London Design Festival. Made from an inner core of 100% recycled paper product, this modern-day version of the rocking horses we loved as kids is flat-packed, shipped in 100%]]> green products, green design, green toys, sustainable toy design, London Design Week, London Design Festival 2010, Eco Rocker, Ultraboard, recycled paper products

It was love at first ride when we spotted this adorable Eco Rocker at this year’s London Design Festival. Made from an inner core of 100% recycled paper product, this modern-day version of the rocking horses we loved as kids is flat-packed, shipped in 100% recycled packaging, and can be assembled easily at home.

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In a collaborative installation with Boskke, Thorsten van Elten shows designer André Klauser's Mechano Chair, inspired by industrial shelving. Sara Wright Polmar's Peggy consists of pegs of varying lengths and colors and wooden board. The pegs]]> London Design festival 2010, London Design Week 2010, green home decor, green design, green interiors, Shoreditch Design Triangle, indoor air quality improvement London Design festival 2010, London Design Week 2010, Shoreditch Design Triangle, green home decor, green design, green interiors, indoor air quality improvement London Design festival 2010, London Design Week 2010, Shorditch Design Triangle, green home decor, green design, green interiors London Design festival 2010, London Design Week 2010, Shoreditch Design Triangle, green home decor, green design, green interiors, Norwegian Prototypes London Design festival 2010, London Design Week 2010, Shoreditch Design Triangle, green home decor, green design, green interiors, Norwegian Prototypes London Design festival 2010, London Design Week 2010, Shoreditch Design Triangle, green home decor, green design, green interiors London Design festival 2010, London Design Week 2010, Shoreditch Design Triangle, green home decor, green design, green interiors London Design festival 2010, London Design Week 2010, Shoreditch Design Triangle, green home decor, green design, green interiors London Design festival 2010, London Design Week 2010, Shoreditch Design Triangle, green home decor, green design, green interiors London Design festival 2010, London Design Week 2010, Shoreditch Design Triangle, green home decor, green design, green interiors London Design festival 2010, London Design Week 2010, Shoreditch Design Triangle, green home decor, green design, green interiors London Design festival 2010, London Design Week 2010, Shoreditch Design Triangle, green home decor, green design, green interiors London Design festival 2010, London Design Week 2010, Shoreditch Design Triangle, green home decor, green design, green interiors, tramshed London Design festival 2010, London Design Week 2010, Shoreditch Design Triangle, green home decor, green design, green interiors

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]]> http://inhabitat.com/shoreditch-design-triangle-stands-tall-at-london-design-week/feed/ 0 Bright Lights: Sustainable Futures and Day Two of TENT London http://inhabitat.com/bright-lights-sustainable-futures-and-day-two-at-tent-london/ http://inhabitat.com/bright-lights-sustainable-futures-and-day-two-at-tent-london/#comments Thu, 30 Sep 2010 23:01:50 +0000 Jennifer Gonzales http://inhabitat.com/?p=166398
Low energy LED lights provide a soft and relaxing glow for Justyna Piotrowicz's Luminaire Lamps, crafted from hand blown glass and leather straps. The Danish company Oficina Kreativa created a socially responsible partnership with a factory in Mexico]]> London Design festival 2010, London Design Week 2010, SHOWHOW, Tent London, Danish Design Council, Danish Design, efficient lighting, sustainable design, green products, green home decor, green design, green interiors, green technology London Design festival 2010, London Design Week 2010, SHOWHOW, Tent London, Danish Design Council, Danish Design, sustainable design, green products, green home decor, green design, green interiors, green technology London Design festival 2010, London Design Week 2010, SHOWHOW, Tent London, Danish Design Council, Danish Design, bicycle design, sustainable design, green products, green design, green technology London Design festival 2010, London Design Week 2010, SHOWHOW, Tent London, Danish Design Council, Danish Design, bicycle design, sustainable design, green products, green design, green technology London Design festival 2010, London Design Week 2010, SHOWHOW, Tent London, Danish Design Council, Danish Design, sustainable design, green products, green design, green technology London Design festival 2010, London Design Week 2010, SHOWHOW, Tent London, Danish Design Council, Danish Design, sustainable design, green beauty products, green design, green technology London Design festival 2010, London Design Week 2010, SHOWHOW, Tent London, Danish Design Council, Danish Design, sustainable design, green products, green textiles, green design, green technology London Design festival 2010, London Design Week 2010, SHOWHOW, Tent London, Danish Design Council, Danish Design, sustainable design, green products, green home decor, green design, green interiors, green technology London Design festival 2010, London Design Week 2010, SHOWHOW, Tent London, Danish Design Council, Danish Design, sustainable design, green products, green home decor, green design, green interiors, green technology London Design festival 2010, London Design Week 2010, SHOWHOW, Tent London, Danish Design Council, Danish Design, sustainable design, green products, green home decor, green design, green interiors, green technology London Design festival 2010, London Design Week 2010, SHOWHOW, Tent London, Danish Design Council, Danish Design, sustainable design, green products, raw food, green design, green interiors, green technology London Design festival 2010, London Design Week 2010, SHOWHOW, Tent London, Danish Design Council, Danish Design, sustainable design, green products, green home decor, green design, green interiors, green technology London Design festival 2010, London Design Week 2010, SHOWHOW, Tent London, Danish Design Council, Danish Design, sustainable design, green products, green home decor, green design, green interiors, green technology London Design festival 2010, London Design Week 2010, SHOWHOW, Tent London, Danish Design Council, Danish Design, sustainable design, green products, green home decor, green design, green interiors, green technology London Design festival 2010, London Design Week 2010, SHOWHOW, Tent London, Danish Design Council, Danish Design, sustainable design, green products, green home decor, green design, green interiors, green technology London Design festival 2010, London Design Week 2010, SHOWHOW, Tent London, Danish Design Council, Danish Design, sustainable design, green products, green home decor, green design, green interiors, green technology


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The Nogg chicken coop was designed to facilitate homegrown food in any urban or rural garden environment. Lazerian's Bravais Armchair is constructed from corrugated cardboard made from locally sourced recycled pulp. The Eco Rocker by Shell Thomas]]> London Design festival 2010, London Design Week 2010, Tent London, green products, green home decor, green design, green interiors, sustainable design, green design London Design festival 2010, London Design Week 2010, Tent London, green products, green home decor, green design, green interiors, sustainable design, green design London Design festival 2010, London Design Week 2010, Tent London, green products, green home decor, green design, green interiors, sustainable design, green design London Design festival 2010, London Design Week 2010, Tent London, green products, green home decor, green design, green interiors, sustainable design, green design London Design festival 2010, London Design Week 2010, Tent London, green products, green home decor, green design, green interiors, sustainable design, green design London Design festival 2010, London Design Week 2010, Tent London, green products, green home decor, green design, green interiors, sustainable design, green design London Design festival 2010, London Design Week 2010, Tent London, green products, green home decor, green design, green interiors, sustainable design, green design London Design festival 2010, London Design Week 2010, Tent London, green products, green home decor, green design, green interiors, sustainable design, green design London Design festival 2010, London Design Week 2010, Tent London, green products, green home decor, green design, green interiors, sustainable design, green design London Design festival 2010, London Design Week 2010, Tent London, green products, green home decor, green design, green interiors, sustainable design, green design London Design festival 2010, London Design Week 2010, Tent London, green products, green home decor, green design, green interiors, sustainable design, green design London Design festival 2010, London Design Week 2010, Tent London, green products, green home decor, green design, green interiors, sustainable design, green design London Design festival 2010, London Design Week 2010, Tent London, green products, green home decor, green design, green interiors, sustainable design, green design London Design festival 2010, London Design Week 2010, Tent London, green products, green home decor, green design, green interiors, sustainable design, green design


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]]> http://inhabitat.com/tightly-knit-the-best-green-designs-from-tent-london-2010/feed/ 0 MATILDA: Australia’s Brightest at the 2010 London Design Festival http://inhabitat.com/matilda-australia%e2%80%99s-brightest-at-the-2010-london-design-festival/ http://inhabitat.com/matilda-australia%e2%80%99s-brightest-at-the-2010-london-design-festival/#comments Mon, 20 Sep 2010 23:38:38 +0000 Jennifer Gonzales http://inhabitat.com/?p=163156
Brian Steendyk’s Yhi 720 bamboo pendant lamps use 18 watt compact fluorescent light bulbs, are 100% recyclable, and are flat-packed to minimize their environmental impact. Luxxbox's Brainwash Bench is formed from a single piece of steel. Trent]]> london design festival, matilda, australian designers, 2010, green design, sustainable design, green design fair, green design event, london design week london design festival, matilda, australian designers, 2010, green design, sustainable design, green design fair, green design event, london design week london design festival, matilda, australian designers, 2010, green design, sustainable design, green design fair, green design event, london design week london design festival, matilda, australian designers, 2010, green design, sustainable design, green design fair, green design event, london design week london design festival, matilda, australian designers, 2010, green design, sustainable design, green design fair, green design event, london design week london design festival, matilda, australian designers, 2010, green design, sustainable design, green design fair, green design event, london design week london design festival, matilda, australian designers, 2010, green design, sustainable design, green design fair, green design event, london design week london design festival, matilda, australian designers, 2010, green design, sustainable design, green design fair, green design event, london design week london design festival, matilda, australian designers, 2010, green design, sustainable design, green design fair, green design event, london design week london design festival, matilda, australian designers, 2010, green design, sustainable design, green design fair, green design event, london design week london design festival, matilda, australian designers, 2010, green design, sustainable design, green design fair, green design event, london design week london design festival, matilda, australian designers, 2010, green design, sustainable design, green design fair, green design event, london design week london design festival, matilda, australian designers, 2010, green design, sustainable design, green design fair, green design event, london design week london design festival, matilda, australian designers, 2010, green design, sustainable design, green design fair, green design event, london design week london design festival, matilda, australian designers, 2010, green design, sustainable design, green design fair, green design event, london design week london design festival, matilda, australian designers, 2010, green design, sustainable design, green design fair, green design event, london design week london design festival, matilda, australian designers, 2010, green design, sustainable design, green design fair, green design event, london design week london design festival, matilda, australian designers, 2010, green design, sustainable design, green design fair, green design event, london design week london design festival, matilda, australian designers, 2010, green design, sustainable design, green design fair, green design event, london design week london design festival, matilda, australian designers, 2010, green design, sustainable design, green design fair, green design event, london design week london design festival, matilda, australian designers, 2010, green design, sustainable design, green design fair, green design event, london design week


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