Inhabitat - Sustainable Design Innovation, Eco Architecture, Green Building » Green Home decor http://inhabitat.com Green design & eco innovation for a better world Sat, 18 May 2013 21:16:02 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=abc The Best Green Designs from ICFF 2013 Day One! http://inhabitat.com/the-best-green-designs-from-icff-2013-day-one/ http://inhabitat.com/the-best-green-designs-from-icff-2013-day-one/#comments Sat, 18 May 2013 21:08:07 +0000 Mike Chino http://inhabitat.com/?p=513884
San Francisco Bay Area-based designer Colin Selig repurposes old propane tanks to create an amazing array of sofas and chairs. The smooth, sculptural seats require no extra material, and Selig has plans to license the design so that local craftspeople can]]> Blackbody OLED Tree Light, icff, international contemporary furniture fair, new york design week, icff 2013, green design, sustainable design, green design events, design show, nydw, new york design week 2013, green interiors, sustainable interiors, green furniture, eco furniture, green products Colin Selig Recycled Propane Tank Chairs, icff, international contemporary furniture fair, new york design week, icff 2013, green design, sustainable design, green design events, design show, nydw, new york design week 2013, green interiors, sustainable interiors, green furniture, eco furniture, green products Designtree Frankie Lamp, icff, international contemporary furniture fair, new york design week, icff 2013, green design, sustainable design, green design events, design show, nydw, new york design week 2013, green interiors, sustainable interiors, green furniture, eco furniture, green products Graypants Giant Recycled Cardboard Lamp, icff, international contemporary furniture fair, new york design week, icff 2013, green design, sustainable design, green design events, design show, nydw, new york design week 2013, green interiors, sustainable interiors, green furniture, eco furniture, green products Moooi LED Chandelier, icff, international contemporary furniture fair, new york design week, icff 2013, green design, sustainable design, green design events, design show, nydw, new york design week 2013, green interiors, sustainable interiors, green furniture, eco furniture, green products Nadia Belalia Recycled Colander Lamp, icff, international contemporary furniture fair, new york design week, icff 2013, green design, sustainable design, green design events, design show, nydw, new york design week 2013, green interiors, sustainable interiors, green furniture, eco furniture, green products The Recycler Tub Chair Made From Recycled Bike Parts, icff, international contemporary furniture fair, new york design week, icff 2013, green design, sustainable design, green design events, design show, nydw, new york design week 2013, green interiors, sustainable interiors, green furniture, eco furniture, green products Patrick Weder Design Paper Beehive Lamp, icff, international contemporary furniture fair, new york design week, icff 2013, green design, sustainable design, green design events, design show, nydw, new york design week 2013, green interiors, sustainable interiors, green furniture, eco furniture, green products Molo Softlight LED Tripod Lamp, icff, international contemporary furniture fair, new york design week, icff 2013, green design, sustainable design, green design events, design show, nydw, new york design week 2013, green interiors, sustainable interiors, green furniture, eco furniture, green products Hurbz Kiga Kitchen Garden, icff, international contemporary furniture fair, new york design week, icff 2013, green design, sustainable design, green design events, design show, nydw, new york design week 2013, green interiors, sustainable interiors, green furniture, eco furniture, green products Hinterland Driftwood Chandelier, icff, international contemporary furniture fair, new york design week, icff 2013, green design, sustainable design, green design events, design show, nydw, new york design week 2013, green interiors, sustainable interiors, green furniture, eco furniture, green products Dirk Vander Koolj Recycled Plastic Chubby Chair, icff, international contemporary furniture fair, new york design week, icff 2013, green design, sustainable design, green design events, design show, nydw, new york design week 2013, green interiors, sustainable interiors, green furniture, eco furniture, green products Dutchtub Wood Fired Hot Tub, icff, international contemporary furniture fair, new york design week, icff 2013, green design, sustainable design, green design events, design show, nydw, new york design week 2013, green interiors, sustainable interiors, green furniture, eco furniture, green products Blackbody OLED Tree Light, icff, international contemporary furniture fair, new york design week, icff 2013, green design, sustainable design, green design events, design show, nydw, new york design week 2013, green interiors, sustainable interiors, green furniture, eco furniture, green products


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]]> http://inhabitat.com/the-best-green-designs-from-icff-2013-day-one/feed/ 0 Adam Frank’s Reveal Light Projects a ‘Daylit’ Window on Any Wall http://inhabitat.com/adam-franks-reveal-light-projects-a-daylit-window-on-any-wall/ http://inhabitat.com/adam-franks-reveal-light-projects-a-daylit-window-on-any-wall/#comments Fri, 17 May 2013 17:10:25 +0000 Tafline Laylin http://inhabitat.com/?p=513324
So far we've showcased Adam Frank's amazing 3D Lucid Mirror and flickering LUMEN LED nightlight displayed last weekend at BKLYN Designs, and the designer just unveiled his Reveal Projection Light in DUMBO over the weekend. Ideal for urban apartments that]]> Adam Frank, Reveal Light Projector, BKLYN Design 2013, Dumbo designers, green designers in Brooklyn, sustainable design, eco-design, green design, recycled materials, green lighting, green events in NYC, green interiors Adam Frank, Reveal Light Projector, BKLYN Design 2013, Dumbo designers, green designers in Brooklyn, sustainable design, eco-design, green design, recycled materials, green lighting, green events in NYC, green interiors, Adam Frank, Reveal Light Projector, BKLYN Design 2013, Dumbo designers, green designers in Brooklyn, sustainable design, eco-design, green design, recycled materials, green lighting, green events in NYC, green interiors, Adam Frank, Reveal Light Projector, BKLYN Design 2013, Dumbo designers, green designers in Brooklyn, sustainable design, eco-design, green design, recycled materials, green lighting, green events in NYC, green interiors, Adam Frank, Reveal Light Projector, BKLYN Design 2013, Dumbo designers, green designers in Brooklyn, sustainable design, eco-design, green design, recycled materials, green lighting, green events in NYC, green interiors, Adam Frank, Reveal Light Projector, BKLYN Design 2013, Dumbo designers, green designers in Brooklyn, sustainable design, eco-design, green design, recycled materials, green lighting, green events in NYC, green interiors, Adam Frank, Reveal Light Projector, BKLYN Design 2013, Dumbo designers, green designers in Brooklyn, sustainable design, eco-design, green design, recycled materials, green lighting, green events in NYC, green interiors, Adam Frank, Reveal Light Projector, BKLYN Design 2013, Dumbo designers, green designers in Brooklyn, sustainable design, eco-design, green design, recycled materials, green lighting, green events in NYC, green interiors, Adam Frank, Reveal Light Projector, BKLYN Design 2013, Dumbo designers, green designers in Brooklyn, sustainable design, eco-design, green design, recycled materials, green lighting, green events in NYC, green interiors Adam Frank, Reveal Light Projector, BKLYN Design 2013, Dumbo designers, green designers in Brooklyn, sustainable design, eco-design, green design, recycled materials, green lighting, green events in NYC, green interiors,


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]]> http://inhabitat.com/adam-franks-reveal-light-projects-a-daylit-window-on-any-wall/feed/ 0 Lucirmas Launches ‘Handy’ Line of Recycled Glass and Cork Office Accessories http://inhabitat.com/lucirmas-launches-handy-line-of-recycled-glass-and-cork-office-accessories/ http://inhabitat.com/lucirmas-launches-handy-line-of-recycled-glass-and-cork-office-accessories/#comments Mon, 13 May 2013 21:00:19 +0000 lucirmas http://inhabitat.com/new-post-submission-819/
Handy is a new line of sustainably crafted office accessories by Barcelona-based design studio Lucirmas. The versatile, modular desk set is made from recycled glass and cork. It comprises a pencil and business card holder, a small container with a lid, and]]> handy cork office accessories, lucirmas, sustainable design, green design, recycled materials, sustainable office supplies, green office supplies, green products, sustainable products, recycled glass, cork, recycled cork

Handy is a new line of sustainably crafted office accessories by Barcelona-based design studio Lucirmas. The versatile, modular desk set is made from recycled glass and cork. It comprises a pencil and business card holder, a small container with a lid, and a cable holder. Each glass element is entirely handmade by upcycling liquor bottles, and the entire set can be disassembled and recycled at the end of its lifespan.

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]]> http://inhabitat.com/lucirmas-launches-handy-line-of-recycled-glass-and-cork-office-accessories/feed/ 0 No, Sweat! Furniture Doubles as Stylish Home Gym Equipment http://inhabitat.com/no-sweat-furniture-doubles-as-stylish-home-gym-equipment/ http://inhabitat.com/no-sweat-furniture-doubles-as-stylish-home-gym-equipment/#comments Mon, 13 May 2013 18:35:31 +0000 Lori Zimmer http://inhabitat.com/?p=511544
Work out meets work space in Darryl Agawin’s No, Sweat! furniture line, which combines a love for design with a love for fitness (and knowledge gleaned from Agawin's studies in medical school). The furniture provides a circuit-training program that is based]]> green design, eco design, sustainable design, Darryl Agawin, home gym, No! Sweat, exercise desk green design, eco design, sustainable design, Darryl Agawin, home gym, No! Sweat, exercise desk green design, eco design, sustainable design, Darryl Agawin, home gym, No! Sweat, exercise desk green design, eco design, sustainable design, Darryl Agawin, home gym, No! Sweat, exercise desk green design, eco design, sustainable design, Darryl Agawin, home gym, No! Sweat, exercise desk green design, eco design, sustainable design, Darryl Agawin, home gym, No! Sweat, exercise desk green design, eco design, sustainable design, Darryl Agawin, home gym, No! Sweat, exercise desk


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]]> http://inhabitat.com/no-sweat-furniture-doubles-as-stylish-home-gym-equipment/feed/ 0 Chissick Design Turns Salvaged Wood Scraps Into Beautiful Fused Furniture http://inhabitat.com/chissick-design-turns-salvaged-wood-scraps-into-beautiful-fused-furniture/ http://inhabitat.com/chissick-design-turns-salvaged-wood-scraps-into-beautiful-fused-furniture/#comments Mon, 06 May 2013 21:00:20 +0000 Elliot Chang http://inhabitat.com/new-post-submission-1940/
Chissick Design just unveiled a new collection of beautiful fused wood furniture. Each piece is made of scrap wood collected from different carpenters that is fused together to create unique pieces of sustainable furniture. The salvaged wood furnishings range]]> Chissick Design, Eli Chissick, green furniture, sustainable furniture, green interiors, recycled wood, scrap wood, salvaged wood, beneton, green furnishings, sustainable design, green design

Chissick Design just unveiled a new collection of beautiful fused wood furniture. Each piece is made of scrap wood collected from different carpenters that is fused together to create unique pieces of sustainable furniture. The salvaged wood furnishings range from credenzas and chairs to shelves and tables, and each piece is defined by the form of the materials collected.

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]]> http://inhabitat.com/chissick-design-turns-salvaged-wood-scraps-into-beautiful-fused-furniture/feed/ 0 Air Drop Planter Cleans the Air Using Living Plants! http://inhabitat.com/air-drop-concept-uses-plants-to-hyper-clean-the-air/ http://inhabitat.com/air-drop-concept-uses-plants-to-hyper-clean-the-air/#comments Fri, 03 May 2013 14:17:24 +0000 Lea Stewart http://inhabitat.com/?p=508275
Design student Jillian Tackaberry's Air Drop is a beautiful hanging pendant that uses the purifying power of plants to clean the air in your home! Created for the Electorlux Design Lab competition, the planter features a built-in system that]]> air drop, air plant, electrolux, clean air, design contest, Jillian Tackaberry

Design student Jillian Tackaberry‘s Air Drop is a beautiful hanging pendant that uses the purifying power of plants to clean the air in your home! Created for the Electorlux Design Lab competition, the planter features a built-in system that promotes the air-filtering properties of the Tillandsia air plant.

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]]> http://inhabitat.com/air-drop-concept-uses-plants-to-hyper-clean-the-air/feed/ 0 Daniel Svahn’s Minimalist Picnic Table is Made From a Pile of Salvaged Timber and Two Straps http://inhabitat.com/daniel-svahns-minimalist-picnic-table-is-made-from-a-pile-of-salvaged-timber-and-two-straps/ http://inhabitat.com/daniel-svahns-minimalist-picnic-table-is-made-from-a-pile-of-salvaged-timber-and-two-straps/#comments Thu, 02 May 2013 21:00:54 +0000 Elliot Chang http://inhabitat.com/new-post-submission-1774/
Swedish designer Daniel Svahn has created a clever conceptual table called Picnic that is made of wood salvaged from storm-felled trees. The minimalist design takes the form of a cube of stacked planks held in place by two ratcheting industrial straps. The]]> Daniel Svahn, Picnic, reclaimed wood, sustainably sourced wood, green design, sustainable design, green interiors, sustainable interiors, wood table, picnic table, salvaged wood

Swedish designer Daniel Svahn has created a clever conceptual table called Picnic that is made of wood salvaged from storm-felled trees. The minimalist design takes the form of a cube of stacked planks held in place by two ratcheting industrial straps. The extruded planks form an impromptu picnic table that seats two.

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]]> http://inhabitat.com/daniel-svahns-minimalist-picnic-table-is-made-from-a-pile-of-salvaged-timber-and-two-straps/feed/ 0 Colorful and Sustainable BOLON Flooring is Made With Soy Bean Oil http://inhabitat.com/colorful-and-sustainable-bolon-flooring-is-made-with-soy-bean-oil/ http://inhabitat.com/colorful-and-sustainable-bolon-flooring-is-made-with-soy-bean-oil/#comments Fri, 26 Apr 2013 21:00:27 +0000 Brooke Slade http://inhabitat.com/new-post-submission-1949/
BOLON flooring is an interesting, innovative, eye-catching, sustainable woven-vinyl material. Created initially as a flooring option, BOLON has evolved into a design material that can be used on floors, walls, ceilings and in some cases upholstery. The material]]> BOLON, VIIIR, Sustainable Flooring, green flooring, green interiors, sustainable design, green design, eco home decor, sustainable woven vinyl

BOLON flooring is an interesting, innovative, eye-catching, sustainable woven-vinyl material. Created initially as a flooring option, BOLON has evolved into a design material that can be used on floors, walls, ceilings and in some cases upholstery. The material is efficiently crafted using soy bean oil instead of your usual plasticizer and is largely recyclable. With an array of dynamic color and pattern choices, this long-lasting product is a great alternative to wasteful options.

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]]> http://inhabitat.com/colorful-and-sustainable-bolon-flooring-is-made-with-soy-bean-oil/feed/ 0 Agustina Bottoni’s Monolithic Brut Barbecue Set is Made From Recycled Coconut Coir http://inhabitat.com/agustina-bottonis-monolithic-brut-barbecue-set-is-made-from-recycled-coconut-coir/ http://inhabitat.com/agustina-bottonis-monolithic-brut-barbecue-set-is-made-from-recycled-coconut-coir/#comments Thu, 25 Apr 2013 21:00:43 +0000 Elliot Chang http://inhabitat.com/new-post-submission-1701/
"Brut" is a monolithic stool and barbecue set designed by Agustina Bottoni that is produced by casting a compound of cement and coconut coir (an agricultural waste). Bottoni's low-tech, DIY casting process uses accessible products - most of which are available]]> Brut, Agustina Bottoni, Barbecue, stool, sustainable design, green design, coconut coir, agricultural waste, recycled materials, sustainable materials, green furniture, sustainable furniture, recycled coconut coir, ikea, diy, do it yourself furniture

“Brut” is a monolithic stool and barbecue set designed by Agustina Bottoni that is produced by casting a compound of cement and coconut coir (an agricultural waste). Bottoni’s low-tech, DIY casting process uses accessible products – most of which are available at IKEA stores. The recycled material has proven to be water and fireproof, which makes it ideal for springtime barbecues.

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]]> http://inhabitat.com/agustina-bottonis-monolithic-brut-barbecue-set-is-made-from-recycled-coconut-coir/feed/ 0 LucidiPevere’s Wicker Raphia Chair Blends Traditional Materials With Modern Design http://inhabitat.com/lucidipeveres-wicker-raphia-chair-blends-traditional-materials-with-modern-design/ http://inhabitat.com/lucidipeveres-wicker-raphia-chair-blends-traditional-materials-with-modern-design/#comments Thu, 25 Apr 2013 20:00:29 +0000 Silvia Perfetti http://inhabitat.com/?p=503408
Casamania just unveiled its new metal and wicker Raphia chair, which strikes a balance between modern design and traditional craftsmanship. Designed by Politecnico di Milano industrial design graduates Paolo Lucidi and Luca Pevere (LucidiPevere), Raphia breathes]]> raphia chair, LucidiPevere, Casamania, green design, wicker chair, sustainable design, natural materials, green interiors, sustainable products, green furniture, sustainable furniture

Casamania just unveiled its new metal and wicker Raphia chair, which strikes a balance between modern design and traditional craftsmanship. Designed by Politecnico di Milano industrial design graduates Paolo Lucidi and Luca Pevere (LucidiPevere), Raphia breathes new life into the Italian tradition of natural reed craftsmanship, which has all but disappeared. The design combines industrial metal and traditional wicker, and it’s available in red, azure, black and white.

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]]> http://inhabitat.com/lucidipeveres-wicker-raphia-chair-blends-traditional-materials-with-modern-design/feed/ 0 The POTHRA Flower Pot is Made From Recycled Coffee Grounds http://inhabitat.com/the-pothra-flower-pot-is-made-from-recycled-coffee-grounds/ http://inhabitat.com/the-pothra-flower-pot-is-made-from-recycled-coffee-grounds/#comments Tue, 23 Apr 2013 21:00:29 +0000 Jon Dioffa http://inhabitat.com/new-post-submission-2067/
Matthew Waldman and his team at Nooka just unveiled a new line of POTHRA planters made from recycled coffee grounds! The team started experimenting with discarded coffee grinds left by consumers and discovered that, when combined with resin, each kind of coffee]]> pothra, recycled coffee, coffee, coffee grounds, recycled materials, recycled pot, recycled planter, coffee planter, green housewares, green interiors, green gardening, sustainable design, green design

Matthew Waldman and his team at Nooka just unveiled a new line of POTHRA planters made from recycled coffee grounds! The team started experimenting with discarded coffee grinds left by consumers and discovered that, when combined with resin, each kind of coffee creates a different look and color. If you’d like to support the project you can donate to the POTHRA Kickstarter here!

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]]> http://inhabitat.com/the-pothra-flower-pot-is-made-from-recycled-coffee-grounds/feed/ 0 Foodmade: Designers Turn Food Into a New Medium for Industrial Design http://inhabitat.com/foodmade-designers-turn-food-into-a-new-medium-for-industrial-design/ http://inhabitat.com/foodmade-designers-turn-food-into-a-new-medium-for-industrial-design/#comments Mon, 22 Apr 2013 21:29:00 +0000 Irene Vermeulen http://inhabitat.com/?p=504214
A/R Studio considers bread to be the most essential of materials. They created Pain Brut, a nest and shelter for birds that doubles as a source of food. Design duo Lanzavecchia and Wai created Austerity, a series of furniture that is edible in]]> foodmade, food design, food furniture, food industrial design, milan furniture fair, milan design week, salone del mobile foodmade, food design, food furniture, food industrial design, milan furniture fair, milan design week, salone del mobile foodmade, food design, tofu chair, bread bowl, food furniture, food industrial design, milan furniture fair, milan design week, salone del mobile foodmade, food design, food furniture, food industrial design, milan furniture fair, milan design week, salone del mobile foodmade, food design, food furniture, food industrial design, milan furniture fair, milan design week, salone del mobile foodmade, food design, food furniture, food industrial design, milan furniture fair, milan design week, salone del mobile foodmade, food design, tofu chair, bread bowl, food furniture, food industrial design, milan furniture fair, milan design week, salone del mobile foodmade, food design, food furniture, food industrial design, milan furniture fair, milan design week, salone del mobile foodmade, food design, food furniture, food industrial design, milan furniture fair, milan design week, salone del mobile foodmade, food design, food furniture, food industrial design, milan furniture fair, milan design week, salone del mobile foodmade, food design, food furniture, food industrial design, milan furniture fair, milan design week, salone del mobile foodmade, food design, food furniture, food industrial design, milan furniture fair, milan design week, salone del mobile foodmade, food design, food furniture, food industrial design, milan furniture fair, milan design week, salone del mobile foodmade, food design, tofu chair, bread bowl, food furniture, food industrial design, milan furniture fair, milan design week, salone del mobile

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]]> http://inhabitat.com/foodmade-designers-turn-food-into-a-new-medium-for-industrial-design/feed/ 0 5 Tips to Make Your Home Safe, Green & Healthy from Zem Joaquin http://inhabitat.com/5-tips-to-green-your-living-space-from-zem-joaquin/ http://inhabitat.com/5-tips-to-green-your-living-space-from-zem-joaquin/#comments Mon, 22 Apr 2013 04:01:57 +0000 Jill Fehrenbacher http://inhabitat.com/?p=222167
You've all heard the tired mantras about changing your lightbulbs and recycling at home in order to save the planet - are you yawning yet? Many consumers think that going green is a gesture of self-sacrifice that often comes at great expense and inconvenience]]> 5 Tips to Green Your Home With Zem Joaquin, green home, green design, eco design, ecofabulous, eco-fabulous, sustainable design, green design, green interior design, green interiors

You’ve all heard the tired mantras about changing your lightbulbs and recycling at home in order to save the planet – are you yawning yet? Many consumers think that going green is a gesture of self-sacrifice that often comes at great expense and inconvenience – but nothing could be further from the truth. What many don’t realize is that going green is not really about doing something good “for the planet” but is instead about improving your own quality of life through making your environment safer and healthier. And one of the easiest places to start leading a greener and healthier life is in the home.

No one better epitomizes smart, healthy and stylish green living than Ecofabulous founder and cradle-to-cradle green designer Zem Joaquin. This eco jetsetter and green girl about town is well known for her phenomenal green parties, her insightful analysis of green products over on her site Ecofabulous, and her ability to make eco-friendly lifestyle choices feel glamorous and fun. We recently sat down with Zem to find out more about her gorgeous green home in the beautiful hills of Marin County, CA, and get her personal tips and tricks on how to make your home cleaner, greener and healthier through the power of smart design. Read on to find out about Zem’s secret tips for a green home, including – believe it or not – foot pedals on sinks!


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]]> http://inhabitat.com/5-tips-to-green-your-living-space-from-zem-joaquin/feed/ 21 LightStructure: Ingo Maurer’s New Geometric LED Lamps Are Suspended by Power Rods http://inhabitat.com/ingo-maurers-latest-led-lighting-collection-cleverly-integrates-electric-power/ http://inhabitat.com/ingo-maurers-latest-led-lighting-collection-cleverly-integrates-electric-power/#comments Fri, 19 Apr 2013 21:34:57 +0000 Lea Stewart http://inhabitat.com/?p=503392
Ingo Maurer is a world-renowned creator of innovative and highly artistic lighting installations that use completely custom mechanisms, minimized connectors, and unexpected materials. His latest LightStructure collection, unveiled during Milan Design Week]]> Ingo Maurer, lighting, LightStructure, Milan, euroluce, led, eco friendly, low voltage, sustainable

Ingo Maurer is a world-renowned creator of innovative and highly artistic lighting installations that use completely custom mechanisms, minimized connectors, and unexpected materials. His latest LightStructure collection, unveiled during Milan Design Week at the Euroluce exhibition, dazzled onlookers by making a highly technical product into an inspiring object of desire. What makes LightStructure so amazing is that the lines that suspend each tubular LED light bar also provide power without any additional connectors or wires.

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]]> http://inhabitat.com/ingo-maurers-latest-led-lighting-collection-cleverly-integrates-electric-power/feed/ 0 Edward Linacre’s Beautiful Honeycomb Nest Lamp Packs Flat to Ship http://inhabitat.com/edward-linacres-beautiful-honeycomb-nest-lamp-packs-flat-to-ship/ http://inhabitat.com/edward-linacres-beautiful-honeycomb-nest-lamp-packs-flat-to-ship/#comments Thu, 18 Apr 2013 19:30:29 +0000 Ana Lisa Alperovich http://inhabitat.com/?p=501976
Edward Linacre's Nest Lamp is a beautiful flat-pack pendant light crafted from fast-growing bamboo veneer. The lamp's interlocking design is inspired by forms found in nature, such as the honeycomb structure of beehives. Measuring 23 inches wide,]]> Edward Linacre, The Nest Lamp, Melbourne Movement, australian design, bamboo veneer, interlocking, Green Lighting, Green Materials

Edward Linacre‘s Nest Lamp is a beautiful flat-pack pendant light crafted from fast-growing bamboo veneer. The lamp’s interlocking design is inspired by forms found in nature, such as the honeycomb structure of beehives.

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]]> http://inhabitat.com/edward-linacres-beautiful-honeycomb-nest-lamp-packs-flat-to-ship/feed/ 0 Pega’s WindUp Chair Charges Your Smartphone as You Sit http://inhabitat.com/pegas-windup-chair-charges-your-smartphone-as-you-sit/ http://inhabitat.com/pegas-windup-chair-charges-your-smartphone-as-you-sit/#comments Mon, 15 Apr 2013 18:30:10 +0000 Lidija Grozdanic http://inhabitat.com/?p=501573
Pega just unveiled a new WindUp Chair at Milan Design Week that charges your smartphone as you sit! Simply wind up the oversized clockwork mechanism incorporated in the chair’s wooden backrest and plug in your phone - as the flywheel unwinds, it charges]]> PegaDesign Wind Up Chair, Pega D&E, chair design,Milan International Furniture Fair 2013, Milan Design Fair, interactive design, interactive chair design, Taiwan designers

Pega just unveiled a new WindUp Chair at Milan Design Week that charges your smartphone as you sit! Simply wind up the oversized clockwork mechanism incorporated in the chair’s wooden backrest and plug in your phone – as the flywheel unwinds, it charges your device.

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]]> http://inhabitat.com/pegas-windup-chair-charges-your-smartphone-as-you-sit/feed/ 0 The Best Green Designs at Fiera Milano During the 2013 Milan Furniture Fair http://inhabitat.com/the-green-issue-at-milan-furniture-fair-research-innovation-responsability-and-high-quality-materials/ http://inhabitat.com/the-green-issue-at-milan-furniture-fair-research-innovation-responsability-and-high-quality-materials/#comments Mon, 15 Apr 2013 05:00:54 +0000 Silvia Perfetti http://inhabitat.com/?p=498795
Werner Aisslinger's Hemp Chair is made from over 75% hemp! Natural fibers, sustainable production processes and innovative technologies borrowed from the car-making industry are the pillars of the collection, which is produced by Moroso. Designers are]]> milan design week, milan furniture fair, milan design, salone del mobile, milan design week 2013, milan furniture fair 2013, milan design 2013, salone del mobile 2013, green furniture, green design, eco furniture, eco design, sustainable furniture, design events milan design week, milan furniture fair, milan design, salone del mobile, milan design week 2013, milan furniture fair 2013, milan design 2013, salone del mobile 2013, green furniture, green design, eco furniture, eco design, sustainable furniture, design events, hemp chair, werner aisslinger, moroso milan design week, milan furniture fair, milan design, salone del mobile, milan design week 2013, milan furniture fair 2013, milan design 2013, salone del mobile 2013, green furniture, green design, eco furniture, eco design, sustainable furniture, design events, arper planters milan design week, milan furniture fair, milan design, salone del mobile, milan design week 2013, milan furniture fair 2013, milan design 2013, salone del mobile 2013, green furniture, green design, eco furniture, eco design, sustainable furniture, design events, budri, earthquake 5.9, patricia urquiola milan design week, milan furniture fair, milan design, salone del mobile, milan design week 2013, milan furniture fair 2013, milan design 2013, salone del mobile 2013, green furniture, green design, eco furniture, eco design, sustainable furniture, design events, emeco parrish chair milan design week, milan furniture fair, milan design, salone del mobile, milan design week 2013, milan furniture fair 2013, milan design 2013, salone del mobile 2013, green furniture, green design, eco furniture, eco design, sustainable furniture, design events, Matiazzi, medici collection, konstantin grcic milan design week, milan furniture fair, milan design, salone del mobile, milan design week 2013, milan furniture fair 2013, milan design 2013, salone del mobile 2013, green furniture, green design, eco furniture, eco design, sustainable furniture, design events, moroso milan design week, milan furniture fair, milan design, salone del mobile, milan design week 2013, milan furniture fair 2013, milan design 2013, salone del mobile 2013, green furniture, green design, eco furniture, eco design, sustainable furniture, design events, rama chair, kristalia milan design week, milan furniture fair, milan design, salone del mobile, milan design week 2013, milan furniture fair 2013, milan design 2013, salone del mobile 2013, green furniture, green design, eco furniture, eco design, sustainable furniture, design events, lapalma, miunn chair milan design week, milan furniture fair, milan design, salone del mobile, milan design week 2013, milan furniture fair 2013, milan design 2013, salone del mobile 2013, green furniture, green design, eco furniture, eco design, sustainable furniture, design events, magis table, konstantin grcic milan design week, milan furniture fair, milan design, salone del mobile, milan design week 2013, milan furniture fair 2013, milan design 2013, salone del mobile 2013, green furniture, green design, eco furniture, eco design, sustainable furniture, design events, arper aava chair milan design week, milan furniture fair, milan design, salone del mobile, milan design week 2013, milan furniture fair 2013, milan design 2013, salone del mobile 2013, green furniture, green design, eco furniture, eco design, sustainable furniture, design events, raphia chair, casamania milan design week, milan furniture fair, milan design, salone del mobile, milan design week 2013, milan furniture fair 2013, milan design 2013, salone del mobile 2013, green furniture, green design, eco furniture, eco design, sustainable furniture, design events, arper, ply table milan design week, milan furniture fair, milan design, salone del mobile, milan design week 2013, milan furniture fair 2013, milan design 2013, salone del mobile 2013, green furniture, green design, eco furniture, eco design, sustainable furniture, design events, roda


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]]> http://inhabitat.com/the-green-issue-at-milan-furniture-fair-research-innovation-responsability-and-high-quality-materials/feed/ 0 Take a Virtual Tour Through the 2013 HGTV Smart Home + See How You Can Win It! http://inhabitat.com/take-a-virtual-tour-through-the-2013-hgtv-smart-home-see-how-you-can-win-it/ http://inhabitat.com/take-a-virtual-tour-through-the-2013-hgtv-smart-home-see-how-you-can-win-it/#comments Thu, 11 Apr 2013 21:23:34 +0000 Charley Cameron http://inhabitat.com/?p=500270
While the Smart Home is aiming for LEED Gold certification, it is arguably not what one might typically expect from a green home, (and HGTV makes this distinction—see more info on this here). The 2,400 square-foot, 3 bedroom, 2 and a half bathroom property]]> HGTV, Smart Home, Smart Home 2013, Green Technology, Jacksonville, Jacksonville Beach HGTV, Smart Home, Smart Home 2013, Green Technology, Jacksonville, Jacksonville Beach HGTV, Smart Home, Smart Home 2013, Green Technology, Jacksonville, Jacksonville Beach HGTV, Smart Home, Smart Home 2013, Green Technology, Jacksonville, Jacksonville Beach HGTV, Smart Home, Smart Home 2013, Green Technology, Jacksonville, Jacksonville Beach HGTV, Smart Home, Smart Home 2013, Green Technology, Jacksonville, Jacksonville Beach HGTV, Smart Home, Smart Home 2013, Green Technology, Jacksonville, Jacksonville Beach HGTV, Smart Home, Smart Home 2013, Green Technology, Jacksonville, Jacksonville Beach HGTV, Smart Home, Smart Home 2013, Green Technology, Jacksonville, Jacksonville Beach HGTV, Smart Home, Smart Home 2013, Green Technology, Jacksonville, Jacksonville Beach HGTV, Smart Home, Smart Home 2013, Green Technology, Jacksonville, Jacksonville Beach HGTV, Smart Home, Smart Home 2013, Green Technology, Jacksonville, Jacksonville Beach HGTV, Smart Home, Smart Home 2013, Green Technology, Jacksonville, Jacksonville Beach HGTV, Smart Home, Smart Home 2013, Green Technology, Jacksonville, Jacksonville Beach HGTV, Smart Home, Smart Home 2013, Green Technology, Jacksonville, Jacksonville Beach HGTV, Smart Home, Smart Home 2013, Green Technology, Jacksonville, Jacksonville Beach HGTV, Smart Home, Smart Home 2013, Green Technology, Jacksonville, Jacksonville Beach


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]]> http://inhabitat.com/take-a-virtual-tour-through-the-2013-hgtv-smart-home-see-how-you-can-win-it/feed/ 1 Imperfect Design’s Beautiful Home Decor Combines Dutch Design and Traditional Craftsmanship http://inhabitat.com/dutch-design-meets-traditional-craftsmanship-in-imperfect-designs-beautiful-home-decor/ http://inhabitat.com/dutch-design-meets-traditional-craftsmanship-in-imperfect-designs-beautiful-home-decor/#comments Thu, 04 Apr 2013 21:00:04 +0000 Irene Vermeulen http://inhabitat.com/?p=498067
From recycled glass vases from Guatemala to skillfully crafted lacquerware trays from Vietnam, the hand of the maker is always visible in the products of Imperfect Design. Dutch designers, such as Arian Brekveld and Van Eijk & Van Der Lubbe have collaborated]]> arian brekveld, craftsmanship, eco design, green design, green interiors, green products, Guatemala, handmade, imperfect design, lacquerware, recycled glass, recycled materials, van eijk & van der lubbe, Vietnam

From recycled glass vases from Guatemala to skillfully crafted lacquerware trays from Vietnam, the hand of the maker is always visible in the products of Imperfect Design. Dutch designers, such as Arian Brekveld and Van Eijk & Van Der Lubbe have collaborated with craftsmen in developing countries to create contemporary design pieces. Above, face cream jars are transformed into elegant flower vases by Guatemalan glass blowers.

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]]> http://inhabitat.com/dutch-design-meets-traditional-craftsmanship-in-imperfect-designs-beautiful-home-decor/feed/ 0 Re Rag Rug Creates Gorgeous Handmade Rugs From Recycled Thrift Store Sweaters http://inhabitat.com/re-rag-rug-creates-gorgeous-handmade-rugs-from-recycled-thrift-store-sweaters/ http://inhabitat.com/re-rag-rug-creates-gorgeous-handmade-rugs-from-recycled-thrift-store-sweaters/#comments Fri, 29 Mar 2013 21:00:24 +0000 Elliot Chang http://inhabitat.com/new-post-submission-2037/
Re Rag Rug is an experimental design and crafts project initiated in August 2012 by designers Katarina Brieditis and Katarina Evans in Stockholm, Sweden. Their goal is to develop one unique rag rug each month for a full year using different types of recycled]]> re rag rug, recycled materials, recycled rug, green design, sustainable design, sustainable arts and crafts, eco rug, green interiors, sustainable interiors, green decor, recycled textiles

Re Rag Rug is an experimental design and crafts project initiated in August 2012 by designers Katarina Brieditis and Katarina Evans in Stockholm, Sweden. Their goal is to develop one unique rag rug each month for a full year using different types of recycled materials and a variety of techniques ranging from sewing to plaiting, crocheting, knitting, macramé, rolling, cutting, applique, and embroidery. The designers’ goal is to work in a free and experimental manner to create innovative rugs – the fact that they’re made out of recycled materials is an added bonus.

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