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Bright Lights: Sustainable Futures and Day Two of TENT London

09/28/2010
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  • Luminaire Lamps by Justyna Piotrowicz_
    <a href="http://inhabitat.com/london-design-week/">London Design Festival</a> has just come to a close, but when it was still in full-swing, our second day journey over to <a href="”">Tent London</a> offered up a wealth of green innovation and inspiration. Not only did we discover even more great, new products in the main exhibition halls, we also had the pleasure of exploring <a href="//www.showhow.dk/”">SHOWHOW</a>, a free-standing exhibition brought to Tent by the Danish Design Council. Transforming a clean, bright white space coined "Sustainable Design With a Loving Touch," the exhibit invited visitors to take part in the most creative green technologies coming out of Denmark today. Calling forth the child within, we especially loved the bicycle rides and playful Lego-inspired installation crafted from recycled floorboards – read on for more awesome finds!
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  • Oficina-Kreativa-Acapulco-Chairs_
    The Danish company <a href="http://www.oficinakreativa.com/">Oficina Kreativa</a> created a socially responsible partnership with a factory in Mexico to produce their updated take on the classic Acapulco chair. The collection is made from recycled plastic and free from toxic heavy metals. (SHOWHOW)
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  • Biomega-Bicycle_
    <a href="http://biomega.dk/biomega.aspx">Biomega</a> bicycles in the SHOWHOW courtyard.
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  • Biomega-Bicycle_2_
    <a href="http://biomega.dk/biomega.aspx">Biomega</a> studied the hectic stop-start rhythms of urban cycling and incorporated their findings into specified gear, break, and transmission technology. (SHOWHOW)
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  • Speaker's Chair by Sophie Alexandrine_
    <a href="http://sophiealexandrine.com/">Sophie Alexandrine's</a> Speaker's Chair was inspired by the climate summit held in Copenhagen in 2009. It is designed to be both a platform for a single speaker and an informal chair to sit on or lean against and engage in dialogue. (SHOWHOW)
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  • Beauty Products by Unique_
    <a href="http://www.unique-products.dk">Unique</a> beauty products employ organic plant oils, organic milk, mild preservatives, essential oils and certified fair-trade ingredients. (SHOWHOW)
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  • Textiles by Novozymes_
    <a href="http://www.elementaltextiles.com">Novozymes</a> use natural protein enzyme washes to improve the softness and durability of their fabrics. (SHOWHOW)
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  • Child's Desk and Chair by We:Do:Wood_
    Made primarily from bamboo, <a href="http://www.wedowood.dk/">We:Do:Wood's</a> sleek furniture designs use eco-certified materials and minimal chemical finishing. (SHOWHOW)
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  • Timber Table by Julian Kyhl_
    <a>Julian Kyhl's</a> elegant Timber Table is made from just ten pieces of FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) certified wood. (SHOWHOW)
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  • Timber Table by Julian Kyhl Demonstration _
    The <a>Timber Table</a> relies on a slotting method, rather than nails and glue, for simple, streamlined assembly. (SHOWHOW)
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  • Kitchen interior by Peter Klint_
    <a href="http://www.peterklint.dk/">Peter Klint</a> designed a kitchen free from all electronics, including a stove! Though it's functionality is designed around raw food and the environmental implications of a raw diet, the quality materials and craftsmanship of the kitchen make it a long-lasting sustainable home product. (SHOWHOW)
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  • Exhibition Design at SHOWHOW_
    <a href="http://www.showhow.dk/">SHOWHOW'S</a> bright exhibition design was created with re-purposed floorboards that were glued into sheets and then cut into dynamically shaped modular parts. They are easily packed and can be re-configured to fit any exhibition space.
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  • Desk by Furniture Magpies_
    <a href="http://www.furnituremagpies.com/">FurnitureMagpies</a> upcycle used furniture found around their home base of High Wycombe by re-imagining their purpose and adding colorful materials such as felt and string. (Tent London)
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  • One Too Many Furniture Collection by byAsli_
    <a>ByAsli</a> creates recycled furniture by collecting used yogurt drink containers and locally salvaged wood. The yogurt containers resembe turned wood balusters and can be customized to varying heights and shapes. (Tent London)
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  • Louis Tables by Gareth Neal_
    <a href="http://www.garethneal.co.uk/">Gareth Neal</a> created the Louis Tables using 3D Computer Drawing and CNC processing. He re-imagines an 18th century style with the modern, recyclable material of cardboard. (Tent London)
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  • Kink 1 Balance Stool by James Smith_
    The Kink 1 Balance Stool by <a href="http://www.jamessmithdesigns.com/">James Smith</a> is designed to improve posture and increase concentration. (Tent London)
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Luminaire Lamps by Justyna Piotrowicz_

London Design Festival has just come to a close, but when it was still in full-swing, our second day journey over to Tent London offered up a wealth of green innovation and inspiration. Not only did we discover even more great, new products in the main exhibition halls, we also had the pleasure of exploring SHOWHOW, a free-standing exhibition brought to Tent by the Danish Design Council. Transforming a clean, bright white space coined "Sustainable Design With a Loving Touch," the exhibit invited visitors to take part in the most creative green technologies coming out of Denmark today. Calling forth the child within, we especially loved the bicycle rides and playful Lego-inspired installation crafted from recycled floorboards – read on for more awesome finds!

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