Tour a Fabulous Brooklyn Brownstone Renovated by NYC Fashion Designer and Homeowner JoAnn Berman

Tour a Fabulous Brooklyn Brownstone Renovated by NYC Fashion Designer and Homeowner JoAnn Berman

The Brooklyn brownstone – for many New Yorkers, it’s replaced the white picket-fenced home as the ideal vision of the American dream. But at prices that often soar into the millions, paying for one might seem more like a nightmare. Still, there are a few of

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BREAKING: AT&T and Goal Zero Roll Out Street Charge Solar-Powered Phone Charging Stations in NYC

BREAKING: AT&T and Goal Zero Roll Out Street Charge Solar-Powered Phone Charging Stations in NYC

We all know how devastating a dead cell phone can be, so AT&T's big news of the morning should be music to the ears of anyone who dreads that low-battery chirp. The telecom provider will join solar company Goal Zero and DUMBO-based design studio Pensa today to unveil the new AT&T Street Charge solar-powered cell phone charging station pilot program at Fort Greene Park in Brooklyn. The elegant wood and metal modules will collect energy from the sun and allow New Yorkers to plug in whenever they need some extra battery power. Additional solar charging stations will also be deployed at a number of additional locations throughout the 5 boroughs - read on to find the one closest to you.
 

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PHOTOS: Incredible LEGO Sculptures by Nathan Sawaya Hit Times Square

PHOTOS: Incredible LEGO Sculptures by Nathan Sawaya Hit Times Square

NYC LEGO fans won't want to miss famed brick artist Nathan Sawaya's latest batch of incredible LEGO sculptures, which popped up last week at Discovery Times Square. Called “The Art of the Brick,” the exhibition is a tour through Sawaya's creations depicting famous art works and sculptures throughout history using the colorful bricks. The installation, which is Sawaya’s largest to date, will be open to the public until January 5, 2014.
 

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Could This Massive “Seaport City” Save NYC from Future Storms?

Could This Massive “Seaport City” Save NYC from Future Storms?

Yesterday, Mayor Bloomberg revealed a detailed plan to protect NYC from the effects of climate change, and we're still trying to digest the whole thing (it's 397 pages long). One of the initiatives that stood out to us right away, however, was "Seaport City", a proposal for what would essentially be a new neighborhood along the eastern edge of Lower Manhattan. The idea is that the city would (subject to funding) build a multi-purpose levee to guard against future storm surges and then erect residential buildings atop that newly created land to subsidize some of the costs of the levee.
 

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Black Tree Serves Up Yummy Sandwiches in a Cozy Reclaimed Interior on the Lower East Side

Black Tree Serves Up Yummy Sandwiches in a Cozy Reclaimed Interior on the Lower East Side

The Lower East Side just got a little more delicious thanks to the new Black Tree Sandwich Shop on Orchard Street. In addition to its menu of mouth-watering delights, the shop also boasts an interior that is made largely from upcycled materials. From handmade reclaimed wood tables to vintage speakers salvaged from a friend’s grandmother’s basement, Black Tree is a quaint place to get a tasty bite, or grab a refreshing drink from their well-stocked bar.
 

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Benjamin Jones’ Technicolor TreeHouse Returns to Governors Island [PHOTOS]

Benjamin Jones’ Technicolor TreeHouse Returns to Governors Island [PHOTOS]

Having a treehouse in your backyard (or even a backyard, for that matter) is a treat that most of us who grew up here in New York City never got to experience, but Benjamin Jones wants to change that. The artist and set designer recently brought his TreeHouse made of recycled materials back to the FIGMENT festival on Governors Island for the third year in a row, and it's bigger and brighter than ever! Click through our gallery to take a mini tour of the TreeHouse's new features, which include a gazebo made of old desks and three specially-commissioned artwork installations.
 

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Mayor Bloomberg Announces Major Plan to Battle Climate Change in New York City

Mayor Bloomberg Announces Major Plan to Battle Climate Change in New York City

In the wake of last year’s Superstorm Sandy, and in preparation for an even more turbulent hurricane season, Mayor Bloomberg spoke today on safeguarding New York City from future climate change issues. Bloomberg proposed a mix of surge protecting measures,

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Giant “Cloud” Made of Recycled Plastic Bottles Pops Up on Governors Island

Giant “Cloud” Made of Recycled Plastic Bottles Pops Up on Governors Island

The organizers of this year's FIGMENT festival were hoping for clear skies this past weekend, but there was one cloud they welcomed with open arms. After months of hard work, STUDIOKCA's “Head in the Clouds” pavilion made of 53,780 reclaimed plastic water bottles finally popped up on Governors Island for the participatory art fair, and invited festival-goers to enter the pillowy structure to experience it from within. Click through our gallery to take your own tour through this dreamy, eco-art installation.
 

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100,000 sq. ft. Duggal Greenhouse Opens at Brooklyn Navy Yard!

100,000 sq. ft. Duggal Greenhouse Opens at Brooklyn Navy Yard!

The long-awaited Duggal Greenhouse finally opened its doors last month after being transformed from a massive asbestos-laden Brooklyn Navy Yard building into a new eco-space. The $10 million, 100,000-square-foot project was spearheaded by green entrepreneur Baldev Duggal and designed by Studios GO architect Gregory Okshteyn. Boasting energy-saving "Lumpi Solair" solar lamp posts and rooftop solar panels, the state-of-the-art venue opens up to a riverside terrace with Manhattan views and has already hosted a launch party for Heineken and been a rehearsal space for Beyonce.
 

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6 Can’t-Miss Outdoor Bars to Experience This Summer in New York City

6 Can’t-Miss Outdoor Bars to Experience This Summer in New York City

The weather has finally warmed up in NYC, and what better way to celebrate than by sipping a cocktail al fresco? Whether it’s poolside on a roof or in an easy chair along the Hudson, there’s nothing like breathing in the Big Apple from an outdoor perspective - especially with your favorite drink in hand! We’ve rounded up six of our favorite outdoor bars in NYC for your imbibing pleasure - click through our gallery to see them all.
 

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Kickstarter’s New Brooklyn Headquarters Gets Trees on Its Green Roof

Kickstarter’s New Brooklyn Headquarters Gets Trees on Its Green Roof

Inhabitat has been following the construction of Kickstarter's Greenpoint, Brooklyn headquarters closely, and the other day we got our first glimpse of their green roof and courtyard taking shape. From the architects' renderings, we were able to see that the crowdfunding startup's new offices would boast a light-filled courtyard and landscaped rooftop garden but last week, we finally began seeing the vision become a reality. Click through our photo gallery to get your own sneak peek!
 

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First House Made of Mushrooms in New York is Being Grown Now

First House Made of Mushrooms in New York is Being Grown Now

According to Green Island, NY-based Ecovative, your favorite fungus might also be the building material of the future. The material science company is currently growing NY's first house made of mushrooms, and they expect their "Mushroom Tiny House" to be complete in a few weeks. Already known for its award-winning mycelium packaging, which protects the wares of clients like Dell and Crate & Barrel during shipping, Ecovative hopes to take their business to the next level by showing what else can be done using 'shrooms.
 

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Summer@MetroTech to Bring Music and More to Downtown Brooklyn

Summer@MetroTech to Bring Music and More to Downtown Brooklyn

Summer is just around the corner, and Brooklyn’s MetroTech campus has announced it will be hosting a program of free music, film and sports in Downtown Brooklyn. Activating the MetroTech Commons, Forest City Ratner Companies has curated the Summer@MetroTech

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CoolNYC Solution Will Let New Yorkers Control Their Air Conditioners by Smart Phone

CoolNYC Solution Will Let New Yorkers Control Their Air Conditioners by Smart Phone

Although spring hasn’t quite sprung yet, the sweaty days of summer are just around the corner. And with our perspiration comes wallet-busting energy bills from running our air conditioners day and night to keep cool. Luckily ConEd and ThinkEco are ahead

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NYC Beaches Are Now Open After Post-Hurricane Sandy Restoration and Improvements

NYC Beaches Are Now Open After Post-Hurricane Sandy Restoration and Improvements

Last week, Mayor Bloomberg and New York City Parks Commissioner Veronica M. White visited Coney Island to announce the opening of all New York City beaches for the 2013 season. The kick-off was even more special than in past years because it also included

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Garrison Architects’ Flood-Proof, Modular Beach Buildings Are Now Open at NYC Beaches

Garrison Architects’ Flood-Proof, Modular Beach Buildings Are Now Open at NYC Beaches

On Memorial Day, some of the NYC beaches hardest hit by Hurricane Sandy got a new start with the opening of 37 flood-proof, prefab lifeguard stations, comfort stations and offices designed by Garrison Architects. After the superstorm, Rockaway Beach, Coney Island, Midland Beach, Wolfe's Pond Park and Cedar Grove were left with just the tattered shambles of what used to be their restrooms and other beach structures. The city knew that it had to rebuild in order to open these popular beaches back to their communities for summer 2013, but fast-tracking the design and construction of these buildings to a matter of months proved to be a challenge. Architect Jim Garrison and his firm were called in to tackle the task, and we're happy to say that many of the structures are now open.
 

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SOM Reimagines Penn Station & Madison Square Garden as Super-Futuristic, Park-Topped Transportation Hub

SOM Reimagines Penn Station & Madison Square Garden as Super-Futuristic, Park-Topped Transportation Hub

Skidmore, Owings & Merrill just unveiled their incredible re-conceptualized vision for Penn Station and Madison Square Garden. The sweeping and airy design reimagines Midtown West as a new civic heart and welcome center for travel throughout New York City. Featuring two public rooftop parks and a grand glass-domed ticketing hall, SOM's concept is a vision for the future of urban design. The new transportation hub will accommodate high speed trains, buses, local transit, retail and even have direct train connections to all of the regional airports. Finally, the plan also creates a new home for Madison Square Garden.
 

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Studio Garneau’s Transformer is an NYC Apartment That Morphs to Meet Your Needs

Studio Garneau’s Transformer is an NYC Apartment That Morphs to Meet Your Needs

Forget transforming cars - what if your apartment could morph into different configurations to suit your daily needs? NYC-based architecture firm Studio Garneau recently completed the Transformer, a nifty renovation of a dilapidated, multi-room prewar apartment into a spacious, sunny loft that adapts throughout the day to meet its occupant's needs. The centerpiece of the space is a large, track-mounted sliding wall that separates the bedroom from the living and dining areas. When the wall is positioned to enclose the bedroom, it exposes a floor-to-ceiling library wall of filing cabinets and adjustable shelves. And when it's slid back, covering the library, visual clutter is reduced to create a serene minimalist look.
 

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New York City Plans to Fix Its Crumbling Harbors Using 3D-Printed Concrete

New York City Plans to Fix Its Crumbling Harbors Using 3D-Printed Concrete

New York City’s waterfront has been increasingly susceptible to flooding, super storms and rising tides, and the fragile support system of pilings (or wood and steel columns) holding up the city is in desperate need of repair. Rather than rebuilding the

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Incredible Inflatable Spacebuster Pavilion Pops Up on the Lower East Side

Incredible Inflatable Spacebuster Pavilion Pops Up on the Lower East Side

The incredible inflatable Spacebuster Pavilion recently popped up at the Sara D. Roosevelt Park for the New Museum’s Ideas City Festival. Designed by Raumlabor for the Storefront for Art and Architecture, the pop-up structure created an experimental and semi-private forum right in the middle of the park. Guests got to walk through a Spacebusters truck, and into a transparent plastic bubble, which was filled with balloons of all sizes.
 

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Bushwick’s Aelfie Studio Transforms Old T-Shirts into Super-Soft Throw Rugs

Bushwick’s Aelfie Studio Transforms Old T-Shirts into Super-Soft Throw Rugs

Brooklyn’s Aelfie Design Studio has made a business out of transforming old t-shirts into super-soft, one-of-a-kind rugs. Designed by Joedega, the colorful, hand-woven rugs and mats are recycled from dozens of shredded shirts. The unique mats can be

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Clever 425 sq. ft. Manhattan Micro-Loft Stacks Upwards for More Space

Clever 425 sq. ft. Manhattan Micro-Loft Stacks Upwards for More Space

When it first started off, this unusually tiny NYC apartment had high ceilings but only 425 sq. ft. of space. Specht Harpman Architects came in and saw the potential to turn the awkward Upper West Side pad into a spacious, light-filled micro loft by taking advantage of the 25-foot ceilings and rooftop deck access. By installing four "living platforms", Specht Harpman turned what was essentially dead space into a really cool multi-level home that hides plenty of great storage. Read on for a tour!
 

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School of Visual Arts Offering Co-Working Desks to Work from This Summer

School of Visual Arts Offering Co-Working Desks to Work from This Summer

If you're in need of temporary NYC office space for the summer, look no further than The School of Visual Arts! SVA is offering up co-working space in their Products of Design studio in Chelsea, which is conveniently located near several subway stops. Intended for designers, architects, consultants and freelancers, the SVA Co-Working space is a light-filled, architect-designed office with all the amenities you need to accomplish some real work during the warmer months.
 

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ARTLANTIC Transforms Disused Atlantic City Lots Into Public Art and Green Space

ARTLANTIC Transforms Disused Atlantic City Lots Into Public Art and Green Space

Atlantic City is known primarily for being the gambling capital of the East Coast, but now thanks to a new redevelopment project, it may become a cultural center. The ARTLANTIC project began last November, and has already reclaimed an empty space sandwiched between casinos, transforming it into a lush public sculpture park to be enjoyed by residents and tourists alike. Headed by curator Lance Fung, the initiative will continue to rehabilitate disused areas around Atlantic City, infusing public art from leading artists like Kiki Smith and Peter Hutchinson, as well as green space, into the beachfront city.
 

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Souda’s Luminous Bubble Chandelier is Made From Bottles Collected by NYC’s Homeless

Souda’s Luminous Bubble Chandelier is Made From Bottles Collected by NYC’s Homeless

Inhabitat was really excited to see Brooklyn’s own Souda in person at this year’s ICFF. The young collective’s gorgeous Bubble Chandelier is not only made from recycled soda bottles, but also provides jobs to New York City’s homeless population. Souda works with non-profit SURE WE CAN’s homeless-friendly bottle redemption center to source the bottles, giving a portion back to the homeless population that collects them.
 

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