Green Materials
“Killer” Silk Destroys Anthrax, Other Microbes in Minutes
Thanks to a groundbreaking discovery by Ohio’s Air Force Research Laboratory, ordinary silk is now good for a lot more than making pretty clothes. A group of researchers have developed a chemical
SITBON Wins PFFF Inflatable Architecture Competition With Glowing Red Grenade Pavilion
Paris’s SITBON ARCHITECTES have won the City Vision PFF Inflatable Architecture competition with their red domed “Grenade” design. Announced at Rome’s Museum of Contemporary Art, the competition
Architect Dominic Stevens Builds His Dream House For Under $33,000
Many of us dream of one day designing and building our own house – and with economic issues ravaging many countries around the globe and ensuing mortgage crises, it’s not surprising that the
Scientists Discover That Spider Silk Conducts Heat 800 Times Better Than Any Other Organic Material
From violin strings to beautiful golden garments, delicate spider silk is good for much more than trapping delicious insects. Scientists at Iowa State University have put the organic threads to the test,
NewWood Composite Panels are Made From 100% Post-Industrial Wood and Plastic Waste
Elma, WA-based NewWood Manufacturing has developed an innovative line of composite building panels that are made of 50% recycled plastic and 50% recycled wood. In the process, they’ve breathed new life
The Bali Ecological Center Creates a Modular Terracotta Green Wall with Local Craftsmen
Designers at the Bali Ecological Center drew inspiration from giant wasp nests to create this charming green wall. The modular vertical garden is made from terracotta by skilled local craftsmen in Bali.
The Aluminum Recycling Industry Could Be in Trouble Unless New Technology is Adopted
About half of all the aluminum used in the United States is being recycled these days, which is great news – but there’s a catch. Although a lot of energy is saved in the recycling process
Spiders Spin Silk into Violin Strings Able to Create Superior Symphonic Sounds
Japanese scientist and music lover, Shigeyoshi Osaki, has discovered that spider silk can be spun into much more the pesky cobwebs. After studying the eight-legged creepers and their silky habits for over
Avatar Architettura’s Recycled Pallet Pavilion Pops up in Italy
Italian design firm Avatar Architettura is well-known for their ability to turn recycled wooden pallets into inspiring works of art – like this fun pavilion in Italy. Designed as a temporary art
Alex Féthière Creates Eco Art in His Sustainable Metalworking Studio
Alex Féthière‘s metalworking studio operates more sustainably than traditional metal artist studios. Castings are poured from reclaimed scrap aluminum in a homemade blast furnace powered entirely
Takayuki Hori’s Beautiful X-Ray Origami Animals Shine Light on 8 Endangered Species
From solar cell origami lamps to cute nano-origami animals, we can’t get enough of the Japanese art of folding paper. The newest origami creations to catch our eye are Takayuki Hori’s
Formafantasma’s Natural Botanica Vessels Look Like Archaeological Artifacts
We recently showed you Formafantasma’s crafty vessels made from flour, agricultural waste and limestone, but the design studio has developed another amazing set of archaic-looking objects.
Dome-Shaped Eco-Tourism Center in France is a Living Room in the Woods
Inca Architectes designed this dome-shaped eco-tourism center that feels like a cozy living room in the woods. Commissioned by the Department Tourism Committee of Seine et Marne to protect the Gorges de
Valerio Romondia’s Kyoto Clock is a Recycled Wood Wool Time Block
Wood wool is a material made from leftover slivers cut from logs – it’s mainly used in packaging, filling, or bonded to form boards. As a celebration of this wonderful eco-friendly material,
The Colorful Eadie Armchair Fuses Pop Style With Eco Craftsmanship
Designer Donna Wilson mixes classic styling with quirky, colorful, hand-woven textiles to create fresh contempory pieces that are anything but old-fashioned. Her Eadie eco armchair replaces the use of
The Bird Hangar: A Poetic Public Installation Designed for Blowing Vegetable Seeds Around Japan
A couple of Finnish artists embarked on a project to create a poetic public art installation called Bird Hangar that uses the wind to spread seeds across Japan. Unveiled at a past edition of the Yokohama
Recycled Sauna in Finland Flies Past Planning Hurdles With Clever Mobile Design
A woman in Finland wanted to convert an abandoned boathouse into a sauna for 12 years, but she couldn’t get municipal approval – so Denizen Works traveled from London to her home in Åland and
128 Cardboard: A Clever Recycled Cardboard Fruit Bowl by SEMdesign
Utrecht-based SEMdesign created this low-impact faceted bowl that is made entirely from cardboard so it can be easily recycled or composted at the end of its life. Named “Fruit Bowl 128
Colors Tokyo’s Earth Blocks are an Eco-friendly LEGO Alternative
LEGO blocks are one of the most enduringly popular toys around. With endless possibilities for reinvention, they challenge minds and cultivate creativity. But as much as we love these colorful little
Formafantasma Crafty Vessels are made from Flour, Agricultural Waste and Limestone
Using sustainable design as a bridge between craftwork and the industry, this collection of earthy vessels combines low-impact materials and old world techniques to create durable, functional objects.
Tomas Schön’s Flat-Pak ‘A-Board’ Becomes a Full Shelf with the Pull of a String
A finalist at the Green Furniture Awards 2012, the ‘A-Board’ by Argentine-born Italy-based Tomas Schön’s is a bookshelf that consists simply of an eco-labeled plywood board and one strong
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