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You could say Australian artists Scott Cardamatis and Joseph Saad are like two peas in a pod. Each share a love of nature, and it is this mutual passion that has led them to take a literal approach to
Inspired by his childhood fascination with globes, designer Ron Miriello has created a remarkable array of miniature worlds made almost entirely from found objects. The designer recently exhibited 50
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 small
When coming up with their proposal for the MoMA PS1 Young Architects Program, MASS DESIGN GROUP asked themselves: How can architects add the most lasting social and economic value to a place? Their answer
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 from
Different types of lighting Directional Lighting Directional lighting refers to light fixtures that focus illumination in a single direction. When set in a series, these fixtures provide dynamic focus
This gorgeous chandelier is made from 347 recycled Bic Pens and paper clips - can you believe it? Who says you need crystal to create a stunning chandelier! Inhabitat first laid eyes on this beauty back
Energy Efficiency and Good Health Time and time again, studies (such as this piece published by the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition in 2004) have shown that exposure to natural light affects your
Blindshine is a hanging lamp that I created from damaged Venetian blinds. Although the blinds were no longer functional for my windows, there was plenty of useful material left. I thought about the
If you are looking to transform your room with a sustainably sourced statement piece, then the Grandelier lamp may just be the artful bit of decor you've been searching for! Australian graphic
The Sprig lamp is a clever design inspired by the growth of plants. Made from recycled plastic, each “sprig” of lamp can be transformed into a pendant light, or for a greater illumination,
Studio Dining East was a three week dining experience for London pop-up experts Bistrotheque, whose third foray into pop up spots turned out to be an eco-success. Groarke, who is known for projects that
If we didn't have to worry about spewing carbon into the atmosphere we would probably be on a plane to Lima, Peru to see this intriguing LED installation called DJ Lights in person. The interactive art
As east coast gardeners wrap up for the season, The Windowfarms Project has just unveiled two new home-sized hydroponic garden kits just in time for the holidays. The system allows anyone with a window
The Tribeca Bar Chandelier is so extravagant, it's hard to fathom that it was fabricated using re-purposed pipes. Designed by Michael McHale Designs, the fixture features simple 28” linear construction
Swedish designer and artist Cecila Wendin has developed her interest in old bits of textiles, buttons, and yarn into her own business. Under the name of Wendinskan she creates one-of-a-kind throw pillows
This gorgeous glowing globe chandelier by Benoît Vieubled is totally rocking our world right now. Composed of 15 spinning spheres of Earth, the planetary constellation is made of repurposed desk globes
At one time or another, many of use can recall plucking a dandelion from the Earth and blowing its delicate florets to the wind with a wish in mind. Enchanted by this wonder-filled aesthetic and slight
Maintaining a high level of indoor air quality starts before you even enter a home -- the first point in Healthy Child Healthy World's 5 steps for a healthy and safe home is to avoid pesticides. Chemicals
If you're craving a little bit of greenery but are short on gardening skills, these neat garden growing postcards from Postcarden might be just the thing. Spotted at The AppLounge during the London Design
New York Fashion Week is in full swing and we’re definitely finding it tough to not get swept up in all of the excitement! Just a few days in, this year’s Green Shows have debuted some seriously
The Habana Outpost, which started in 2005, features a $40,000 solar installation on its outdoor patio. The array is grid-connected and feeds in power to surrounding buildings when the Outpost's power
We've seen a lot of cool applications for Tyvek, but never one that drew its inspiration from the Rococo period - until now! Named after the palace of King Louis XIV, the Grand Trianon is a chandelier
These light fixtures explore ways to produce panels that are 6” square, which is much larger than what is currently commercially available. Conductive strands are used in a graphic way to bring power to
Lottery tickets can make or break dreams, but they can also be transformed into beautiful objects in their own right. Ghost of a Dream, a team of two Rhode Island School of Design Graduates, has created
Clay: it's good for more than just pottery. A report in the American Chemical Society's Macromolecules journal claims that natural clay could be used to produce a cheap, flame-retardant substance that
Today we're thrilled to kick off a brand new series that explores a greener future for packaging design, brought to you by Eco Chick founder and green journalist Starre Vartan! Each year households
High-efficiency organic light-emitting diode (OLED) lighting is closer than ever to commercialization, and recently GE scientists announced that they have devised a new way to make high-efficiency,
Don't be startled if you see a luminous pink tree sitting in London's Belgrave Square this weekend -- it's just OR2, a combination shading device and solar-powered chandelier designed by London-based
