Inhabitat - Sustainable Design Innovation, Eco Architecture, Green Building » Search Results » LED http://inhabitat.com Green design & eco innovation for a better world Thu, 23 May 2013 21:52:28 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=abc Indoor Vertical Farm ‘Pinkhouses’ Grow Plants Faster With Less Energy http://inhabitat.com/indoor-vertical-farm-pinkhouses-grow-plants-faster-with-less-energy/ http://inhabitat.com/indoor-vertical-farm-pinkhouses-grow-plants-faster-with-less-energy/#comments Thu, 23 May 2013 21:33:33 +0000 Bridgette Meinhold http://inhabitat.com/?p=515396
Indoor farms need light—and a lot of it—to grow crops, but that energy adds up big time in terms of cost and environmental impact. A Pinkhouse is a new type of indoor farm that grows crops using pink-colored light. Rather than bathing plants with white]]> Vertical Pinkhouse, Caliber Biotherapeutics, pinkhouse, pink light, led light, indoor farm, vertical farm

Indoor farms need light—and a lot of it—to grow crops, but that energy adds up big time in terms of cost and environmental impact. A Pinkhouse is a new type of indoor farm that grows crops using pink-colored light. Rather than bathing plants with white light (which has all the colors of the spectrum), a Pinkhouse uses a mix of red and blue light. By not using all the other colors, indoor vertical farms can cut down on their power bill with low-energy LED lights that emit just the right shade of magenta.

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]]> http://inhabitat.com/indoor-vertical-farm-pinkhouses-grow-plants-faster-with-less-energy/feed/ 0 Clothing for Furniture: Sinje Ollen’s Cozy Knits Give Old, Damaged Furnishings a Fresh New Life http://inhabitat.com/sinje-ollen-turns-bespoke-knits-into-clothing-for-furniture/ http://inhabitat.com/sinje-ollen-turns-bespoke-knits-into-clothing-for-furniture/#comments Thu, 23 May 2013 21:32:49 +0000 Tafline Laylin http://inhabitat.com/?p=514697
Sinje Ollen was first inspired to create Clothing for Furniture when a friend brought her a designer chair that was damaged by a spill. Rather than completely reupholstering the chair, Ollen decided to create a cozy cover that concealed the spill. The idea]]> Wanted Design, New York Design Week, Sinje Ollen, textile arts, textile designers from New York, New York green designers, sustainable design, green design, eco-design, clothing for furniture, knitted covers for furniture, green interiors, Berry Pi, Arne Jacobsen Egg Chair Wanted Design, New York Design Week, Sinje Ollen, textile arts, textile designers from New York, New York green designers, sustainable design, green design, eco-design, clothing for furniture, knitted covers for furniture, green interiors, Berry Pi, Arne Jacobsen Egg Chair Wanted Design, New York Design Week, Sinje Ollen, textile arts, textile designers from New York, New York green designers, sustainable design, green design, eco-design, clothing for furniture, knitted covers for furniture, green interiors, Berry Pi, Arne Jacobsen Egg Chair Wanted Design, New York Design Week, Sinje Ollen, textile arts, textile designers from New York, New York green designers, sustainable design, green design, eco-design, clothing for furniture, knitted covers for furniture, green interiors, Berry Pi, Arne Jacobsen Egg Chair Wanted Design, New York Design Week, Sinje Ollen, textile arts, textile designers from New York, New York green designers, sustainable design, green design, eco-design, clothing for furniture, knitted covers for furniture, green interiors, Berry Pi, Arne Jacobsen Egg Chair Wanted Design, New York Design Week, Sinje Ollen, textile arts, textile designers from New York, New York green designers, sustainable design, green design, eco-design, clothing for furniture, knitted covers for furniture, green interiors, Berry Pi, Arne Jacobsen Egg Chair Wanted Design, New York Design Week, Sinje Ollen, textile arts, textile designers from New York, New York green designers, sustainable design, green design, eco-design, clothing for furniture, knitted covers for furniture, green interiors, Berry Pi, Arne Jacobsen Egg Chair


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]]> http://inhabitat.com/sinje-ollen-turns-bespoke-knits-into-clothing-for-furniture/feed/ 0 Tesla Repays its Entire $465 Million Federal Loan Nine Years Early http://inhabitat.com/tesla-repays-its-entire-department-of-energy-loan-nine-years-early/ http://inhabitat.com/tesla-repays-its-entire-department-of-energy-loan-nine-years-early/#comments Thu, 23 May 2013 21:32:23 +0000 Marc Carter http://inhabitat.com/?p=515681
Tesla Motors just announced that it has repaid the entire $465 million loan that it received from the Department of Energy a full nine years early. The development makes Tesla the only US car company in history to have fully repaid loans received from the]]> Tesla, Tesla Model S, Tesla Rpadster, Tesla Model X, Department of Energy, Elon Musk, green transportation, electric vehicle, electric car, electric motor

Tesla Motors just announced that it has repaid the entire $465 million loan that it received from the Department of Energy a full nine years early. The development makes Tesla the only US car company in history to have fully repaid loans received from the government.

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]]> http://inhabitat.com/tesla-repays-its-entire-department-of-energy-loan-nine-years-early/feed/ 0 The Best Green Designs from ICFF 2013 Day One! http://inhabitat.com/the-best-green-designs-from-icff-2013-day-one/ http://inhabitat.com/the-best-green-designs-from-icff-2013-day-one/#comments Thu, 23 May 2013 21:31:07 +0000 Mike Chino http://inhabitat.com/?p=513884
San Francisco Bay Area-based designer Colin Selig repurposes old propane tanks to create an amazing array of sofas and chairs. The smooth, sculptural seats require no extra material, and Selig has plans to license the design so that local craftspeople can]]> Blackbody OLED Tree Light, icff, international contemporary furniture fair, new york design week, icff 2013, green design, sustainable design, green design events, design show, nydw, new york design week 2013, green interiors, sustainable interiors, green furniture, eco furniture, green products Colin Selig Recycled Propane Tank Chairs, icff, international contemporary furniture fair, new york design week, icff 2013, green design, sustainable design, green design events, design show, nydw, new york design week 2013, green interiors, sustainable interiors, green furniture, eco furniture, green products Designtree Frankie Lamp, icff, international contemporary furniture fair, new york design week, icff 2013, green design, sustainable design, green design events, design show, nydw, new york design week 2013, green interiors, sustainable interiors, green furniture, eco furniture, green products Graypants Giant Recycled Cardboard Lamp, icff, international contemporary furniture fair, new york design week, icff 2013, green design, sustainable design, green design events, design show, nydw, new york design week 2013, green interiors, sustainable interiors, green furniture, eco furniture, green products Blackbody OLED Tree Light, icff, international contemporary furniture fair, new york design week, icff 2013, green design, sustainable design, green design events, design show, nydw, new york design week 2013, green interiors, sustainable interiors, green furniture, eco furniture, green products Nadia Belalia Recycled Colander Lamp, icff, international contemporary furniture fair, new york design week, icff 2013, green design, sustainable design, green design events, design show, nydw, new york design week 2013, green interiors, sustainable interiors, green furniture, eco furniture, green products The Recycler Tub Chair Made From Recycled Bike Parts, icff, international contemporary furniture fair, new york design week, icff 2013, green design, sustainable design, green design events, design show, nydw, new york design week 2013, green interiors, sustainable interiors, green furniture, eco furniture, green products Patrick Weder Design Paper Beehive Lamp, icff, international contemporary furniture fair, new york design week, icff 2013, green design, sustainable design, green design events, design show, nydw, new york design week 2013, green interiors, sustainable interiors, green furniture, eco furniture, green products Molo Softlight LED Tripod Lamp, icff, international contemporary furniture fair, new york design week, icff 2013, green design, sustainable design, green design events, design show, nydw, new york design week 2013, green interiors, sustainable interiors, green furniture, eco furniture, green products Hurbz Kiga Kitchen Garden, icff, international contemporary furniture fair, new york design week, icff 2013, green design, sustainable design, green design events, design show, nydw, new york design week 2013, green interiors, sustainable interiors, green furniture, eco furniture, green products Hinterland Driftwood Chandelier, icff, international contemporary furniture fair, new york design week, icff 2013, green design, sustainable design, green design events, design show, nydw, new york design week 2013, green interiors, sustainable interiors, green furniture, eco furniture, green products Dirk Vander Koolj Recycled Plastic Chubby Chair, icff, international contemporary furniture fair, new york design week, icff 2013, green design, sustainable design, green design events, design show, nydw, new york design week 2013, green interiors, sustainable interiors, green furniture, eco furniture, green products Dutchtub Wood Fired Hot Tub, icff, international contemporary furniture fair, new york design week, icff 2013, green design, sustainable design, green design events, design show, nydw, new york design week 2013, green interiors, sustainable interiors, green furniture, eco furniture, green products Blackbody OLED Tree Light, icff, international contemporary furniture fair, new york design week, icff 2013, green design, sustainable design, green design events, design show, nydw, new york design week 2013, green interiors, sustainable interiors, green furniture, eco furniture, green products


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]]> http://inhabitat.com/the-best-green-designs-from-icff-2013-day-one/feed/ 2 The Best Green Designs from Wanted Design 2013! http://inhabitat.com/the-best-green-designs-from-wanted-design-2013/ http://inhabitat.com/the-best-green-designs-from-wanted-design-2013/#comments Thu, 23 May 2013 21:29:08 +0000 Mike Chino http://inhabitat.com/?p=513304
Joe Doucet's electric blue Hadron light is made from a single length of electroluminescent wire that is coiled into an entropic ball. The ambient lamp gives off a cool glow, and it uses very little energy. At first glance, Tat Chao's Bipolar LED lamps]]> wanted design, wanted design 2013, new york design week, sustainable design, green design, green furniture, green interiors, eco products, energy-efficient lights, nydw, new york design week 2013, wanteddesign Hadron Lamp, Joe Doucet, wanted design, wanted design 2013, new york design week, sustainable design, green design, green furniture, green interiors, eco products, energy-efficient lights, nydw, new york design week 2013, wanteddesign Bipolar Wine Glass LED Lamps, Tat Chao, wanted design, wanted design 2013, new york design week, sustainable design, green design, green furniture, green interiors, eco products, energy-efficient lights, nydw, new york design week 2013, wanteddesign tat chao, glassware, recycled wine glasses wanted design, wanted design 2013, new york design week, sustainable design, green design, green furniture, green interiors, eco products, energy-efficient lights, nydw, new york design week 2013, wanteddesign 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Rain, David Trubridge, wanted design, wanted design 2013, new york design week, sustainable design, green design, green furniture, green interiors, eco products, energy-efficient lights, nydw, new york design week 2013, wanteddesign 3D Mountain Rugm, Tsar, David Trubridge, wanted design, wanted design 2013, new york design week, sustainable design, green design, green furniture, green interiors, eco products, energy-efficient lights, nydw, new york design week 2013, wanteddesign Manuka Lamp, David Trubridge, wanted design, wanted design 2013, new york design week, sustainable design, green design, green furniture, green interiors, eco products, energy-efficient lights, nydw, new york design week 2013, wanteddesign David Trubridge, wanted design, wanted design 2013, new york design week, sustainable design, green design, green furniture, green interiors, eco products, energy-efficient lights, nydw, new york design week 2013, wanteddesign pod design, brooks atwood, wanted design, wanted 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Company, wanted design, wanted design 2013, new york design week, sustainable design, green design, green furniture, green interiors, eco products, energy-efficient lights, nydw, new york design week 2013, wanteddesign Naturalist Collection, Playable Studio, wanted design, wanted design 2013, new york design week, sustainable design, green design, green furniture, green interiors, eco products, energy-efficient lights, nydw, new york design week 2013, wanteddesign Red Wheelbarrow Table, Parsons and Charlseworth, wanted design, wanted design 2013, new york design week, sustainable design, green design, green furniture, green interiors, eco products, energy-efficient lights, nydw, new york design week 2013, wanteddesign Shake Dog Potty, Modko, wanted design, wanted design 2013, new york design week, sustainable design, green design, green furniture, green interiors, eco products, energy-efficient lights, nydw, new york design week 2013, wanteddesign Felt Lamps, Metylos, wanted design, wanted design 2013, new york design week, sustainable design, green design, green furniture, green interiors, eco products, energy-efficient lights, nydw, new york design week 2013, wanteddesign Recycled Plastic Furniture, Thing Thing, wanted design, wanted design 2013, new york design week, sustainable design, green design, green furniture, green interiors, eco products, energy-efficient lights, nydw, new york design week 2013, wanteddesign Task planter, Bryn Torres, wanted design, wanted design 2013, new york design week, sustainable design, green design, green furniture, green interiors, eco products, energy-efficient lights, nydw, new york design week 2013, wanteddesign Wicker Chair, Victor Monserrate, wanted design, wanted design 2013, new york design week, sustainable design, green design, green furniture, green interiors, eco products, energy-efficient lights, nydw, new york design week 2013, wanteddesign 3D Printer Cast Vases, Great Things to People, wanted design, wanted design 2013, new york design week, sustainable design, green design, green furniture, green interiors, eco products, energy-efficient lights, nydw, new york design week 2013, wanteddesign Bamboo Bicycle, Diego Cardenas, wanted design, wanted design 2013, new york design week, sustainable design, green design, green furniture, green interiors, eco products, energy-efficient lights, nydw, new york design week 2013, wanteddesign School of Visual Arts, sva, about!, boom, wanted design, wanted design 2013, new york design week, sustainable design, green design, green furniture, green interiors, eco products, energy-efficient lights, nydw, new york design week 2013, wanteddesign Squishy Sticks chair, Annie Evelyn, RISD, wanted design, wanted design 2013, new york design week, sustainable design, green design, green furniture, green interiors, eco products, energy-efficient lights, nydw, new york design week 2013, wanteddesign wanted design, wanted design 2013, new york design week, 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]]> http://inhabitat.com/the-best-green-designs-from-wanted-design-2013/feed/ 0 The Best Green Designs from ICFF 2013 Day Two http://inhabitat.com/the-best-green-designs-from-icff-2013-day-two/ http://inhabitat.com/the-best-green-designs-from-icff-2013-day-two/#comments Thu, 23 May 2013 21:28:13 +0000 Mike Chino http://inhabitat.com/?p=514533
Behold - the world's smallest chandelier! Mineheart downplays the overindulgent splendor of gilt baroque luminaires with this tiny energy-efficient version that's every bit as elegant - and perfect for small space living. This multifunctional Birdhouse]]> Accretion Lamp, Kalin Asenov, icff, international contemporary furniture fair, new york design week, icff 2013, green design, sustainable design, green design events, design show, nydw, new york design week 2013, green interiors, sustainable interiors, green furniture, eco furniture, green products, green lighting, energy-efficient lighting, recycled materials Tiny Chandelier, Mineheart , icff, international contemporary furniture fair, new york design week, icff 2013, green design, sustainable design, green design events, design show, nydw, new york design week 2013, green interiors, sustainable interiors, green furniture, eco furniture, green products, green lighting, energy-efficient lighting, recycled materials icff, international contemporary furniture fair, new york design week, icff 2013, green design, sustainable design, green design events, design show, nydw, new york design week 2013, green interiors, sustainable interiors, green furniture, 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york design week 2013, green interiors, sustainable interiors, green furniture, eco furniture, green products, green lighting, energy-efficient lighting, recycled materials Vertebral Chair, Erika Cross, icff, international contemporary furniture fair, new york design week, icff 2013, green design, sustainable design, green design events, design show, nydw, new york design week 2013, green interiors, sustainable interiors, green furniture, eco furniture, green products, green lighting, energy-efficient lighting, recycled materials Laser-Cut Lamps, David Akairaia, icff, international contemporary furniture fair, new york design week, icff 2013, green design, sustainable design, green design events, design show, nydw, new york design week 2013, green interiors, sustainable interiors, green furniture, eco furniture, green products, green lighting, energy-efficient lighting, recycled materials Cardboard T-Rex Dinosaur, D-Torso, icff, international contemporary furniture fair, new york design week, icff 2013, green design, sustainable design, green design events, design show, nydw, new york design week 2013, green interiors, sustainable interiors, green furniture, eco furniture, green products, green lighting, energy-efficient lighting, recycled materials Circa Lamp, Pablo Studio, icff, international contemporary furniture fair, new york design week, icff 2013, green design, sustainable design, green design events, design show, nydw, new york design week 2013, green interiors, sustainable interiors, green furniture, eco furniture, green products, green lighting, energy-efficient lighting, recycled materials Recycled Ktichen Scubber Lamp, Nadia Belalia, icff, international contemporary furniture fair, new york design week, icff 2013, green design, sustainable design, green design events, design show, nydw, new york design week 2013, green interiors, sustainable interiors, green furniture, eco furniture, green products, green lighting, energy-efficient lighting, 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]]> http://inhabitat.com/the-best-green-designs-from-icff-2013-day-two/feed/ 0 Moto Electra Looks to Set Record by Crossing US in an Electric Motorcycle in Just 3 Days http://inhabitat.com/moto-electra-looks-to-set-record-by-crossing-us-in-an-electric-motorcycle-in-just-3-days/ http://inhabitat.com/moto-electra-looks-to-set-record-by-crossing-us-in-an-electric-motorcycle-in-just-3-days/#comments Thu, 23 May 2013 21:24:54 +0000 Kristine Lofgren http://inhabitat.com/?p=515876
It's hard to imagine a time when driving cross-country was a challenge, a time when gas stations were infrequent and roads were unreliably paved. But that’s exactly what inspired the people at Moto Electra Racing to attempt to ride their electric motorcycle]]> Moto Electra Racing, Moto Electra motorcycles, Moto Electra world record, Thad Wolff racing, Thad Wolff cross-country, electric motorcycle, electric motorcycle cross country, coast to coast world record, coast to coast trip on an emotorcycle, cross country motorcycle, green racing, green motorcycles, electric motorcycle racing, electric motorcycle world record

It’s hard to imagine a time when driving cross-country was a challenge, a time when gas stations were infrequent and roads were unreliably paved. But that’s exactly what inspired the people at Moto Electra Racing to attempt to ride their electric motorcycle across the country in a record-breaking three days. With 2,500 miles to cover, that’s an average speed of 70 mph with 20 stops for charging and catnaps — a challenge for any rider.

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]]> http://inhabitat.com/moto-electra-looks-to-set-record-by-crossing-us-in-an-electric-motorcycle-in-just-3-days/feed/ 0 Lumos Solar’s New Solarscape Structures Provide Shade and Renewable Energy http://inhabitat.com/lumos-solars-new-solarscape-structures-provide-shade-and-renewable-energy/ http://inhabitat.com/lumos-solars-new-solarscape-structures-provide-shade-and-renewable-energy/#comments Thu, 23 May 2013 21:00:15 +0000 Elliot Chang http://inhabitat.com/new-post-submission-361/
Lumos Solar just unveiled their newest product: a modular and customizable photovoltaic structure called the SolarScape. Perfect for patio covers, pool awnings, carports, walkways, bus stops and commercial overhead applications, Lumos SolarScapes provide an]]> lumos solar, lxs canopy, solarscapes, lxs frameless solar modules, solar power, photovoltaic panels, solar panels, sustainable design, green design, renewable energy, alternative energy

Lumos Solar just unveiled their newest product: a modular and customizable photovoltaic structure called the SolarScape. Perfect for patio covers, pool awnings, carports, walkways, bus stops and commercial overhead applications, Lumos SolarScapes provide an aesthetic and architectural solution for providing shade and renewable energy. The structures are based around the award-winning LSX Frameless Module System, and their versatile design allows renewable energy to be integrated into everyday life in entirely new ways.

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]]> http://inhabitat.com/lumos-solars-new-solarscape-structures-provide-shade-and-renewable-energy/feed/ 0 Helvey Design Studio Handcrafts Beautiful Furniture from Responsibly Sourced Wood http://inhabitat.com/helvey-design-studio-handcrafts-beautiful-furniture-from-responsibly-sourced-wood/ http://inhabitat.com/helvey-design-studio-handcrafts-beautiful-furniture-from-responsibly-sourced-wood/#comments Thu, 23 May 2013 21:00:06 +0000 Jon Dioffa http://inhabitat.com/new-post-submission-139/
Helvey Design Studio has created a series of furniture built to last a lifetime. Their FIRST Collection has been designed with the principals of simplicity, minimalism and quality craftsmanship. Each piece is handcrafted in San Diego, California, using only]]> Helvey Design Studio , handmade furniture, FIRST Collection furniture, Northern California Black Oak table, FSC certified wood furniture, recycled materials furniture, green furniture

Helvey Design Studio has created a series of furniture built to last a lifetime. Their FIRST Collection has been designed with the principals of simplicity, minimalism and quality craftsmanship. Each piece is handcrafted in San Diego, California, using only sustainable, responsibly sourced goods such as naturally felled Northern California Black Oak, FSC certified Black Walnut from South Carolina, and steel that is 99% recycled and made in America. Want one of the beautiful pieces seen here for yourself? Back Helvey on Kickstater and scoop one up for your home!

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]]> http://inhabitat.com/helvey-design-studio-handcrafts-beautiful-furniture-from-responsibly-sourced-wood/feed/ 0 Andrea Ponsi’s Sprawling House on the Bay is Powered Entirely by Renewable Energy http://inhabitat.com/andrea-ponsis-sprawling-house-on-the-bay-is-powered-entirely-by-renewable-energy/ http://inhabitat.com/andrea-ponsis-sprawling-house-on-the-bay-is-powered-entirely-by-renewable-energy/#comments Thu, 23 May 2013 20:00:33 +0000 Mark Boyer http://inhabitat.com/?p=514551
This year's slate of homes that were chosen for the Marin: Living Home Tours was impressive, but Andrea Ponsi's House on the Bay managed to stand out from the pack. The house is located on a gentle slope that leads down to the shore. A long walkway that is]]> Andrea Ponsi, House on the Bay, Tiburon, San Francisco, net-zero house, solar power Andrea Ponsi, House on the Bay, Tiburon, San Francisco, net-zero house, solar power Andrea Ponsi, House on the Bay, Tiburon, San Francisco, net-zero house, solar power Andrea Ponsi, House on the Bay, Tiburon, San Francisco, net-zero house, solar power Andrea Ponsi, House on the Bay, Tiburon, San Francisco, net-zero house, solar power Andrea Ponsi, House on the Bay, Tiburon, San Francisco, net-zero house, solar power Andrea Ponsi, House on the Bay, Tiburon, San Francisco, net-zero house, solar power Andrea Ponsi, House on the Bay, Tiburon, San Francisco, net-zero house, solar power Andrea Ponsi, House on the Bay, Tiburon, San Francisco, net-zero house, solar power Andrea Ponsi, House on the Bay, Tiburon, San Francisco, net-zero house, solar power Andrea Ponsi, House on the Bay, Tiburon, San Francisco, net-zero house, solar power Andrea Ponsi, House on the Bay, Tiburon, San Francisco, net-zero house, solar power Andrea Ponsi, House on the Bay, Tiburon, San Francisco, net-zero house, solar power Andrea Ponsi, House on the Bay, Tiburon, San Francisco, net-zero house, solar power Andrea Ponsi, House on the Bay, Tiburon, San Francisco, net-zero house, solar power Andrea Ponsi, House on the Bay, Tiburon, San Francisco, net-zero house, solar power Andrea Ponsi, House on the Bay, Tiburon, San Francisco, net-zero house, solar power Andrea Ponsi, House on the Bay, Tiburon, San Francisco, net-zero house, solar power Andrea Ponsi, House on the Bay, Tiburon, San Francisco, net-zero house, solar power Andrea Ponsi, House on the Bay, Tiburon, San Francisco, net-zero house, solar power Andrea Ponsi, House on the Bay, Tiburon, San Francisco, net-zero house, solar power


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]]> http://inhabitat.com/andrea-ponsis-sprawling-house-on-the-bay-is-powered-entirely-by-renewable-energy/feed/ 0 Moooi’s Raimond Chandelier Bursts with Dozens of Tiny LED Lights http://inhabitat.com/mooois-raimond-chandeliers-burst-with-dozens-of-tiny-led-lights/ http://inhabitat.com/mooois-raimond-chandeliers-burst-with-dozens-of-tiny-led-lights/#comments Thu, 23 May 2013 19:37:46 +0000 Lori Zimmer http://inhabitat.com/?p=515917
Moooi showcased a stunning collection of chandeliers that look like bursting fireworks at this year's ICFF. Called Raimond, the low-energy light is loaded with LEDs, and its spherical form calls to mind constellations and fluffy dandelions. Each orb-shaped]]> Raimond Chandelier, green design, eco design, sustainable design, ICFF, Moooi, LED chandelier, energy efficient lighting, fireworks chandelier

Moooi showcased a stunning collection of chandeliers that look like bursting fireworks at this year’s ICFF. Called Raimond, the low-energy light is loaded with LEDs, and its spherical form calls to mind constellations and fluffy dandelions. Each orb-shaped lamp is made from a thin metal framework that carries low voltage current to the bulbs, eliminating the need for wires.

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]]> http://inhabitat.com/mooois-raimond-chandeliers-burst-with-dozens-of-tiny-led-lights/feed/ 0 Byproducts from Greek Yogurt Prove Toxic to the Environment http://inhabitat.com/byproducts-from-greek-yogurt-prove-toxic-to-the-environment/ http://inhabitat.com/byproducts-from-greek-yogurt-prove-toxic-to-the-environment/#comments Thu, 23 May 2013 19:11:40 +0000 Morgana Matus http://inhabitat.com/?p=515968
Greek yogurt is delicious, high in protein, and a good alternative to sugary snacks. However the $2 billion dollar a year industry has a dark side that comes in the form of toxic acid whey. It takes three to four ounces of milk to create yogurt and the rest]]> chobani, greek yogurt, byproduct, waste, acid whey

Greek yogurt is delicious, high in protein, and a good alternative to sugary snacks. However the $2 billion dollar a year industry has a dark side that comes in the form of toxic acid whey. It takes three to four ounces of milk to create yogurt and the rest becomes a runny, hazardous byproduct that cannot be released back into the environment. As it decomposes, acid whey depletes oxygen from streams and rivers, killing wildlife and creating “dead zones” over large areas.

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Photo via Shutterstock A new study by the Department of Energy's Pacific Northwest National Laboratory and Bonneville Power Administration finds that two underground sites in the Pacific Northwest are ideal for storing energy produced by the wind. Compressed]]> Wind Farm, wind, renewable energy. underground, compressed air, pacific northwestPhoto via Shutterstock

A new study by the Department of Energy’s Pacific Northwest National Laboratory and Bonneville Power Administration finds that two underground sites in the Pacific Northwest are ideal for storing energy produced by the wind. Compressed air energy storage plants could capture the wind during times when breezes are more abundant at night and demand for electricity is low for use during peak hours. Able to switch between power storage and generation in a matter of minutes, the method could be an important means to assist states reach their Renewable Portfolio Standards.

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]]> http://inhabitat.com/renewable-energy-could-be-stored-in-facilities-deep-underground/feed/ 0 Hinterland’s Scatter/Gather Lamp is Made from Salvaged Driftwood http://inhabitat.com/hinterlands-scattergather-lamp-is-made-from-found-driftwood/ http://inhabitat.com/hinterlands-scattergather-lamp-is-made-from-found-driftwood/#comments Thu, 23 May 2013 16:00:10 +0000 Lori Zimmer http://inhabitat.com/?p=515482
Hinterland’s rustic-chic Scatter/Gather chandelier is a low-energy light made from artfully arranged pieces of driftwood that were collected from the coasts of British Columbia. The hand-made pendant centers around the warm glow of an LED bulb, making a]]> green design, eco design, sustainable design, Hinterland, driftwood lamp, Scatter/gather lamp, recycled lamp, sustainable lighting, Riley McFerrin, ICFF

Hinterland’s rustic-chic Scatter/Gather chandelier is a low-energy light made from artfully arranged pieces of driftwood that were collected from the coasts of British Columbia. The hand-made pendant centers around the warm glow of an LED bulb, making a truly unique chandelier that appeals more to the nature-lover than the glamazon.

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]]> http://inhabitat.com/hinterlands-scattergather-lamp-is-made-from-found-driftwood/feed/ 0 Meteorologists Suggest Oklahoma Tornado Was More Powerful Than an Atomic Bomb http://inhabitat.com/power-of-oklahoma-tornado-dwarves-that-of-the-hiroshima-atomic-bomb/ http://inhabitat.com/power-of-oklahoma-tornado-dwarves-that-of-the-hiroshima-atomic-bomb/#comments Thu, 23 May 2013 14:00:58 +0000 Timon Singh http://inhabitat.com/?p=515519
The National Weather Service just gave the tornado that struck Oklahoma this week its highest rating of EF-5 due to its high wind speed and the breadth and severity of damage. Several meteorologists used real-time measurements to calculate the energy released]]> oklahoma tornado, tornado, moore tornado, oklahoma, red cross, rescue shelters

The National Weather Service just gave the tornado that struck Oklahoma this week its highest rating of EF-5 due to its high wind speed and the breadth and severity of damage. Several meteorologists used real-time measurements to calculate the energy released during the storm’s life span – and they estimated that it released anywhere from 8 to 600 times the power of an atomic bomb.

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]]> http://inhabitat.com/power-of-oklahoma-tornado-dwarves-that-of-the-hiroshima-atomic-bomb/feed/ 1 NBBJ Unveils Striking Biosphere Greenhouses for Amazon’s Seattle HQ http://inhabitat.com/nbbj-unveils-striking-biosphere-greenhouses-for-amazons-seattle-hq/ http://inhabitat.com/nbbj-unveils-striking-biosphere-greenhouses-for-amazons-seattle-hq/#comments Wed, 22 May 2013 21:19:09 +0000 Bridgette Meinhold http://inhabitat.com/?p=515269
Amazon's new Seattle campus will revamp three blocks in the Denny Triangle area in between South Lake Union and the commercial core. The plan calls for three 37-story towers complemented with lower volumes, open space, parks, green roofs and art installations.]]> Amazon Biospheres, NBBJ, amazon headquarters, seattle, biospheres, green office, eco office Amazon Biospheres-NBBJ Amazon Biospheres, NBBJ, amazon headquarters, seattle, biospheres, green office, eco office Amazon Biospheres, NBBJ, amazon headquarters, seattle, biospheres, green office, eco office Amazon Biospheres, NBBJ, amazon headquarters, seattle, biospheres, green office, eco office Amazon Biospheres, NBBJ, amazon headquarters, seattle, biospheres, green office, eco office Amazon Biospheres, NBBJ, amazon headquarters, seattle, biospheres, green office, eco office Amazon Biospheres, NBBJ, amazon headquarters, seattle, biospheres, green office, eco office Amazon Biospheres, NBBJ, amazon headquarters, seattle, biospheres, green office, eco office Amazon Biospheres, NBBJ, amazon headquarters, seattle, biospheres, green office, eco office Amazon Biospheres-NBBJ-5 Amazon Biospheres, NBBJ, amazon headquarters, seattle, biospheres, green office, eco office Amazon Biospheres, NBBJ, amazon headquarters, seattle, biospheres, green office, eco office Amazon Biospheres, NBBJ, amazon headquarters, seattle, biospheres, green office, eco office


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]]> http://inhabitat.com/nbbj-unveils-striking-biosphere-greenhouses-for-amazons-seattle-hq/feed/ 0 He’s Back! World’s Largest Rubber Duck Floats Again After Springing a Leak in Hong Kong http://inhabitat.com/hes-back-worlds-largest-rubber-duck-floats-again-after-springing-a-leak-in-hong-kong/ http://inhabitat.com/hes-back-worlds-largest-rubber-duck-floats-again-after-springing-a-leak-in-hong-kong/#comments Wed, 22 May 2013 21:18:58 +0000 Lori Zimmer http://inhabitat.com/?p=515406
Florentijn Hofman's lucky rubber duck is making a world-wide tour, having already hit Osaka, Sydney, Sao Paolo and Amsterdam. The 54 foot yellow duck was welcomed into Hong Kong on May 2nd with open arms and duck mania. Dozens of duck-inspired gift shops popped]]> green design, eco design, sustainable design, Florentijn Hofman, giant inflatable rubber duck, Rubber duck Hong Kong green design, eco design, sustainable design, Florentijn Hofman, giant inflatable rubber duck, Rubber duck Hong Kong green design, eco design, sustainable design, Florentijn Hofman, giant inflatable rubber duck, Rubber duck Hong Kong green design, eco design, sustainable design, Florentijn Hofman, giant inflatable rubber duck, Rubber duck Hong Kong green design, eco design, sustainable design, Florentijn Hofman, giant inflatable rubber duck, Rubber duck Hong Kong green design, eco design, sustainable design, Florentijn Hofman, giant inflatable rubber duck, Rubber duck Hong Kong green design, eco design, sustainable design, Florentijn Hofman, giant inflatable rubber duck, Rubber duck Hong Kong


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]]> http://inhabitat.com/hes-back-worlds-largest-rubber-duck-floats-again-after-springing-a-leak-in-hong-kong/feed/ 0 Scientists in Croatia Train Honeybees to Detect Landmines http://inhabitat.com/scientists-in-croatia-train-honeybees-to-detect-landmines/ http://inhabitat.com/scientists-in-croatia-train-honeybees-to-detect-landmines/#comments Wed, 22 May 2013 21:14:24 +0000 Morgana Matus http://inhabitat.com/?p=515192
Bees have already done a host of great services for the human race - they pollinate flowers, cure diseases, and produce honey. Now scientists in Croatia have found another role for the intrepid insect. The country, which is set to join the European Union this]]> honeybee, croatia, landmine, zagreb university, train, tnt

Bees have already done a host of great services for the human race – they pollinate flowers, cure diseases, and produce honey. Now scientists in Croatia have found another role for the intrepid insect. The country, which is set to join the European Union this July, contains thousands of unexploded landmines left over from the Balkan wars. Researchers at Zagreb University are working towards training honeybees to sniff out these underground weapons over a 750 square-kilometer area where the devices are believed to remain.

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This morning the Solar Impulse airplane embarked upon the next leg of its sun-powered journey across the United States. The solar-powered giant has already traveled from the San Francisco Bay Area to Arizona, and at 5am it took off from Phoenix’s Sky Harbor]]> Solar Impulse, Solar Impulse HB-SIA, solar-powered plane, fuel-free plane, Solar Impulse Cross America 2013, Bertrand Piccard, energy efficient plane, solar-powered aircraft, solar panels, solar energy, renewable energy sources, lightweight airplane

This morning the Solar Impulse airplane embarked upon the next leg of its sun-powered journey across the United States. The solar-powered giant has already traveled from the San Francisco Bay Area to Arizona, and at 5am it took off from Phoenix’s Sky Harbor Airport en route to Dallas. The record-breaking flight marks a pivotal point in the team’s attempt to be the first to fly across the the country without using a single drop of fuel.

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]]> http://inhabitat.com/solar-impulse-completes-first-leg-of-its-journey-across-america-departs-for-dallas/feed/ 1 Hong Kong Launches its First Electric Taxis http://inhabitat.com/45-bright-red-electric-taxis-hit-the-streets-of-hong-kong/ http://inhabitat.com/45-bright-red-electric-taxis-hit-the-streets-of-hong-kong/#comments Wed, 22 May 2013 21:10:58 +0000 Tafline Laylin http://inhabitat.com/?p=514263
Hong Kong is laying the foundations for a zero-emissions city with a brand new fleet of 45 bright red electric taxis. Manufactured by China's BYD, which is partially backed by Warren Buffet, each five-door BYDe6 crossover sedan is powered by an iron phosphate]]> Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer, Hong Kong electric taxis, BYD, China electric vehicles, green transportation, sustainable transportation, Public Light Bus Association Limited, Hong Kong Taxi, news, environment

Hong Kong is laying the foundations for a zero-emissions city with a brand new fleet of 45 bright red electric taxis. Manufactured by China’s BYD, which is partially backed by Warren Buffet, each five-door BYDe6 crossover sedan is powered by an iron phosphate battery that charges in two hours and has a modest 180 mile range. Hong Kong Taxi and Public Light Bus Association Limited are renting the fleet as part of a six month trial period that some say will earn taxi drivers a better wage and local government officials hail the move as the right step towards a cleaner urban environment.

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