This week the Inhabitat editors checked out the Model Citizens and one of our favorite finds was this cleverly constructed measuring tape lamp that comes in both metric and standard measurements. Hardly
Think the flyer boxes scattered across city sidewalks are uninspired? Check out these newsboxes transformed into eye-catching aquariums, terrariums, and even dishwashers by NY based The Street Is In The
Inhabitat's editors hit the scene at the Javits center this weekend to check out this year's International Contemporary Furniture Fair - New York's premier annual design event. We sifted through thousands
Hey NYC! If you’re looking for a leisurely activity to fill this fine Sunday afternoon, head on over to the Meatpacking District to check out TOUCH’s latest exhibition “Interconnected.” Featuring
Pissed off about oil spills? Angered by over-packaging? Rather than letting all that pent up frustration to get the better of you, why not grab a used glass bottle instead and commit
Last weekend at BKLYN Designs 2010 we discovered a booth full of amazing wall-coverings by designer Katie Deedy from Grow House Grow. Each paper in Deedy’s newest collection, Naturalist, tells a superb
One of New York City’s greatest features is undoubtedly the subway system. 718 Made in Brooklyn, which we had the pleasure of peeping last weekend at BKLYN Designs, pays homage to the underground with
This brilliant SolPix LED wall combines three of our favorite things: energy efficient lighting, solar power, and bling. The giant media wall is embedded with LED lights and a photovoltaic array, plus it
Visitors to the show were greeted by a sculpture of cascading chairs by Uhuru and a live Twitter feed of what people were tweeting about the event! The Inhabiteam does a quick group huddle before
SF-based IwamotoScott Architecture have designed an incredible spiraling mixed-use high rise as part of an economic study for Greenwich South, the 41-acre site directly south of the World Trade Center.
Last month a low-flying airplane airplane equipped with a laser embarked upon two weeks of stealth missions over New York City. Not your average covert operation, these 9 six-hour flights were made in the
Searching for thrills at New York Design Week? Look no further - Inhabitat favorite Uhuru Design has just revealed an undulating roller coaster chair made of wood reclaimed from the demolished Coney
Here are some of our favorites from last year's Green Room! TURK + TAYLOR We were immediately drawn to this easy to wear combo by Turk + Taylor: a sleek, recycled polyester bias cut tank in silver
With lots of cocktails, over 500 guests and a speakeasy style elevator this party had all the right moves for a unforgettable Friday night! Thank you everyone who made it out for this fabulous event, and
As a means to target some of the most critical environmental and social issues of our time, non-profit organization ecoartspace recently joined forces with New York Times environmental journalist Andrew
HEY GREEN-MINDED NEW YORKERS! In case you missed it last weekend, the fabulous Hester Street Fair opened last Saturday at Seward Park in the Lower East Side of Manhattan to huge crowds and much
Photo credit: Mike & Doug Starn on Metropolitan Museum of Art Flickr The New York Times tells us that the roof of the Metropolitan Museum of Art is currently bursting forth with a beautiful new
Good STUFF, good FOOD, good FARM PRODUCE, and best of all, GOOD PEOPLE? What more could you ask for?! Hey New Yorkers! We’re heading out to the Hester Street Fair this dreary, rainy Sunday to
TONIGHT is THE NIGHT! The time has finally come! Inhabitat's 5th Birthday Bash is TONIGHT at Green Spaces NYC! We've spent a wonderful 5 years bringing you the best in green design and we want to thank
Inhabitat favorite EcoSystems has just provided us with a sneak-peek of a brand new design they'll be unveiling at BKLYN Designs 2010 -- the Snug-It bed! The bed is based on their innovative connector
If you’re trying to keep cool in NYC this summer, you can skip the beach and head straight to Governors Island! Although the much-anticipated eco-renovations are set to begin in 2012, the island is
Milan Design Week is wrapping up, and we’re getting into gear for the best of BKLYN Designs! One piece of furniture that has already caught our eye is this Lucky Beam bench by Brooklyn-based eco-design
As the most respected and well-known institute for fashion design in the US, you'd expect the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) in New York City to have a glamorous and stunning building to inspire
Inhabitat's 5th birthday party is this Friday in NYC! Get ready New Yorkers -- Inhabitat's 5th Birthday Bash is this THIS Friday April 23rd at Green Spaces NYC! We'll be celebrating 5 years of doing what
And Inhabitat will be there... Calling all NYC Inhabitat readers -- come join us this weekend at the grand opening of the Hester Street Fair in the Lower East Side! Inhabitat HQ is located smack in
Hey New Yorkers - have you ever had to make an extra stop after the grocery store to pick up wine? If you're one of the many people living in NY who wish they could simply buy wine at their local
This week New York City officially unveiled it's finalized plan for a $220 million renovation of Governors Island! Starting in 2012, construction will begin on what could become one of the coolest urban
New York City will soon move into modern times with an updated recycling program that will increase plastic recycling, place more recycling bins around the city and add drop off locations in the boroughs
ATTENTION CREATIVE PROFESSIONALS IN NYC! One of our favorite websites devoted to exploring new developments and trends, PSFK, is holding their annual conference tomorrow in Manhattan and you won't want
