One of the most overlooked ways to make a product sustainable is making it easy to customize and update according to the moods of the consumer. We think Raw Edges did just that with their Pinha, a simple
Catellani & Smith continue to add to their sleek lighting collection, this time with the Giulietta, a new lamp which made its debut at this week’s Milan Furniture Fair. An innovative and modern
Panasonic Electric Works Co., Ltd has created a spectacular interactive installation of energy efficient, emotion-reading lights for the Salone del Mobile 2011 exhibition in Milan. Designed by Ferruccio
It’s clear that designer Rebecca Asquith was inspired by the beauty of a beehive when she designed the aptly named Nectar hanging lamp that will debut at the Milan Furniture Fair next week. Made of
We’ve been spying a number of illuminating designs ready to make their debut at the Milan Furniture Fair next week, among them is this elegant new lamp from Designtree. Designed by Tim Wigmore, the
Our friends over at molo recently released their portable Hobo Lanterns to much fanfare and we just got news that the interior design duo has now unveiled a special edition version of the tote-shaped LED
Chilean designer Paloma Agliati‘s Plamp! lamp is a blooming pendant light made entirely of recycled, recyclable, and biodegradable cardboard. Inspired by the need to reduce packaging, Agliati
Here at Inhabitat, we’re big fans of innovative interior design-duo Molo, so we were psyched when they sent us news of their latest awesome paper lighting invention – the Molo Hobo Lantern! An
In response to the incandescent ban, designer Tom Dixon created an over-sized energy efficient light bulb.
While we like to think that Christmas trees go to a better place when they’re done filling us with the holiday spirit, the truth is that they either sit on sidewalks rotting or end up in the chipper
The Bay area startup Bridgelux has unveiled a brand new LED technology that can reduce upfront costs by a whopping 75%. Despite being an environmentally-friendly and energy-efficient alternative to
We’re big fans of all of the futuristic new LED lights that have been popping up, but sometimes their shiny, modern looks distract from an outdoor space’s natural beauty. That’s why we
Belarusian industrial design duo Solovyovdesign just unveiled a clever brain-shaped compact fluorescent light bulb that turns the phrase “bright idea” into a literal source of light. Spotted
Natural, local, long-lasting, cheap and biodegradable - adobe just seems to be the perfect sustainable material for experimenting with new shapes! Inspired by her experience in India, designer Karin
Lose the lampshade, because with these beautiful new CFL bulbs from Hulger, you’ll be much less inclined to hide your love for low-energy lighting. Though we’ve been talking about the fantastic
We can’t think of a cooler way to pay tribute to all of the colors of the (printer) rainbow than with this quirky chandelier made of used up ink cartridges. Lowell and Louise makes them in very
Who said complaining at work never gets you anywhere? Based on the sole complaint of one sailor, the US Navy is set to transform its entire lighting system in its fleet of submarines. Traditionally U.S.
The Easy Bake Oven's wasteful 100 watt incandescent bulb will be outlawed, thanks to energy efficient lighting regulations.
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 can now be
Light up your eco pad – score this $1200 Volivik chandelier for free! Let there be light! If your pad has been looking drab, brighten it up with this conversation-starting Volivik chandelier made
Colorado-based company I’ve Got Wood transforms trees killed by the mountain pine beetle into these amazingly intricate lampshades. The salvaged wood in their “beetle kill pine”
A study by UC Irvine’s Department of Population Health & Disease Prevention has discovered that LED diodes contain unsafe levels of carcinogenic toxins. While LED’s less energy friendly
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. Created from
Talk about the perfect blend of style and sustainable design. This clever hanging lamp by BootsNGus was upcycled from an old blender and provides a unique dose of green lighting to any kitchen. It already
If your spaces fall short when it comes to natural sunlight, there are plenty of things you can do to remedy the situation. One clever design that really caught our eye was this modern coffee table that
There is something truly delightful about the Rima lamp, which features a series of 65 LEDs suspended on a thin horizontal rail. Designed by Dreipuls, the lamp has individual rings that can be slid along
