Inhabitat - Sustainable Design Innovation, Eco Architecture, Green Building » Search Results » green http://inhabitat.com Green design & eco innovation for a better world Wed, 22 May 2013 22:24:21 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=abc The Patch is a Self-Watering Planter for Herbs and Greens http://inhabitat.com/the-patch-is-a-self-watering-planter-for-herbs-and-greens/ http://inhabitat.com/the-patch-is-a-self-watering-planter-for-herbs-and-greens/#comments Wed, 22 May 2013 22:24:19 +0000 Mark Boyer http://inhabitat.com/?p=515664
A new generation of gardeners are interested in growing their own food, and The Patch, a new self-watering planter, helps guide newbies through the process. The planter, which is designed for urban gardeners, solves the most common challenge for novice gardeners:]]> The Patch, self-watering planter, vegetables, herbs, Let's Patch

A new generation of gardeners are interested in growing their own food, and The Patch, a new self-watering planter, helps guide newbies through the process. The planter, which is designed for urban gardeners, solves the most common challenge for novice gardeners: over-watering. The Patch Planter is an easy, self-watering and flat-packable planter that addresses this issue by providing the plant with the perfect amount of water at all times — yielding more nutritious and delicious food. The planter is currently in the beta stage, but Let’s Patch is raising funds through Kickstarter to take its manufacturing process to the next level.

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]]> http://inhabitat.com/the-patch-is-a-self-watering-planter-for-herbs-and-greens/feed/ 0 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 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 Wed, 22 May 2013 21:17:07 +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 Wed, 22 May 2013 21:16:08 +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 Wed, 22 May 2013 21:15:13 +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 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]]> http://inhabitat.com/the-best-green-designs-from-icff-2013-day-two/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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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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]]> http://inhabitat.com/45-bright-red-electric-taxis-hit-the-streets-of-hong-kong/feed/ 0 Annie Evelyn Creates Reclaimed Cypress Chairs with Springy, Geometric Seats http://inhabitat.com/annie-evelyn-creates-wonderfulupholstered-chairs-from-reclaimed-cypress/ http://inhabitat.com/annie-evelyn-creates-wonderfulupholstered-chairs-from-reclaimed-cypress/#comments Wed, 22 May 2013 20:00:27 +0000 Ana Lisa Alperovich http://inhabitat.com/?p=515298
Designer Annie Evelyn from New Colony Furniture creates weird and wonderful seats using a technique she developed herself. Her "upholstered" chairs are made from hard materials but can be “squished” to provide for comfy seating. Her latest design, the]]> Annie Evelyn, Reclaimed Cypress, Scotty Chair, upholstery, chairs, green furniture, Green Materials

Designer Annie Evelyn from New Colony Furniture creates weird and wonderful seats using a technique she developed herself. Her “upholstered” chairs are made from hard materials but can be “squished” to provide for comfy seating. Her latest design, the Scotty Chair, is an elegant outdoor seat made from reclaimed Cypress wood.

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]]> http://inhabitat.com/annie-evelyn-creates-wonderfulupholstered-chairs-from-reclaimed-cypress/feed/ 0 Artists Create Chandeliers Out of Bike Parts Under a Freeway Overpass http://inhabitat.com/artists-create-chandeliers-out-of-bike-parts-under-a-freeway-overpass/ http://inhabitat.com/artists-create-chandeliers-out-of-bike-parts-under-a-freeway-overpass/#comments Wed, 22 May 2013 19:30:51 +0000 Kristine Lofgren http://inhabitat.com/?p=515484
A freeway overpass is not the first place you would think to look for innovative art. But if you happen to be Joe O’Connell and Blessing Hancock, the freeway overpass is a natural canvas for industrial elegance. The artistic duo has created an art installation]]> Joe OConnell, Blessing Hancock, JB Public Art, Public art, San Antonio art, Texas pubic art, industrial art display, I-35 overpass art, freeway art, recycled bike part chandelier, recycled art, recycled bike parts, LED lights, LED art, LED chandelier

A freeway overpass is not the first place you would think to look for innovative art. But if you happen to be Joe O’Connell and Blessing Hancock, the freeway overpass is a natural canvas for industrial elegance. The artistic duo has created an art installation underneath a San Antonio overpass called Ballroom Luminoso, which utilizes steel, bicycle parts and LED fixtures to create a brilliant chandelier display right where you would least expect it.

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]]> http://inhabitat.com/artists-create-chandeliers-out-of-bike-parts-under-a-freeway-overpass/feed/ 0 Low-budget School in Africa is Made from Earth Bricks Fabricated On Site http://inhabitat.com/low-budget-school-in-africa-is-made-from-earth-bricks-that-were-fabricated-on-site/ http://inhabitat.com/low-budget-school-in-africa-is-made-from-earth-bricks-that-were-fabricated-on-site/#comments Wed, 22 May 2013 18:00:18 +0000 Ana Lisa Alperovich http://inhabitat.com/?p=515010
The new school replaces an old one on the same site and is attended by kids from three villages in the area. Completely made from compressed earth blocks with a layer of waterproof cement, the shelters were designed to maximize air flow and natural ventilation,]]> Dogon Education, Joop and Jurriaan van Stigt, earth, architecture, earth bricks, Mali, Africa, local materials, local people, Architecture, social design, Recycling / Compost, Green Resources, Green Materials, Dogon Education, Joop and Jurriaan van Stigt, earth, architecture, earth bricks, Mali, Africa, local materials, local people, Architecture, social design, Recycling / Compost, Green Resources, Green Materials, Dogon Education, Joop and Jurriaan van Stigt, earth, architecture, earth bricks, Mali, Africa, local materials, local people, Architecture, social design, Recycling / Compost, Green Resources, Green Materials, Dogon Education, Joop and Jurriaan van Stigt, earth, architecture, earth bricks, Mali, Africa, local materials, local people, Architecture, social design, Recycling / Compost, Green Resources, Green Materials, Dogon Education, Joop and Jurriaan van Stigt, earth, architecture, earth bricks, Mali, Africa, local materials, local people, Architecture, social design, Recycling / Compost, Green Resources, Green Materials, Dogon Education, Joop and Jurriaan van Stigt, earth, architecture, earth bricks, Mali, Africa, local materials, local people, Architecture, social design, Recycling / Compost, Green Resources, Green Materials, Dogon Education, Joop and Jurriaan van Stigt, earth, architecture, earth bricks, Mali, Africa, local materials, local people, Architecture, social design, Recycling / Compost, Green Resources, Green Materials,


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]]> http://inhabitat.com/low-budget-school-in-africa-is-made-from-earth-bricks-that-were-fabricated-on-site/feed/ 0 Hollywood Park Racetrack to Be Redeveloped into an Eco Community http://inhabitat.com/hollywood-park-racetrack-to-be-redeveloped-into-an-eco-community/ http://inhabitat.com/hollywood-park-racetrack-to-be-redeveloped-into-an-eco-community/#comments Wed, 22 May 2013 17:30:54 +0000 Bridgette Meinhold http://inhabitat.com/?p=514251
After a long run, the Hollywood Park Racetrack will be closing its doors after the completion of the racing series this fall. Likely due to economic instability, the owners of the racetrack decided the land would be better suited as a housing development.]]> Hollywood Park Racetrack, hollywood park of tomorrow, racetrack redevelopment, inglewood, LA, the robert group, eco community Hollywood Park Redevelopment-2 Hollywood Park Racetrack, hollywood park of tomorrow, racetrack redevelopment, inglewood, LA, the robert group, eco community Hollywood Park Racetrack, hollywood park of tomorrow, racetrack redevelopment, inglewood, LA, the robert group, eco community Hollywood Park Racetrack, hollywood park of tomorrow, racetrack redevelopment, inglewood, LA, the robert group, eco community Hollywood Park Racetrack, hollywood park of tomorrow, racetrack redevelopment, inglewood, LA, the robert group, eco community Hollywood Park Racetrack, hollywood park of tomorrow, racetrack redevelopment, inglewood, LA, the robert group, eco community Hollywood Park Racetrack, hollywood park of tomorrow, racetrack redevelopment, inglewood, LA, the robert group, eco community Hollywood Park Racetrack, hollywood park of tomorrow, racetrack redevelopment, inglewood, LA, the robert group, eco community


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]]> http://inhabitat.com/hollywood-park-racetrack-to-be-redeveloped-into-an-eco-community/feed/ 0 Mineheart’s Tiny King Edison XII Chandelier Brings Baroque Splendor to Small Spaces http://inhabitat.com/minehearts-king-edison-chandelier-brings-a-tiny-glow-of-baroque-decadence/ http://inhabitat.com/minehearts-king-edison-chandelier-brings-a-tiny-glow-of-baroque-decadence/#comments Wed, 22 May 2013 14:30:14 +0000 Lori Zimmer http://inhabitat.com/?p=515314
British design company Mineheart, indulges Inhabitat’s love of all things tiny with their King Edison XII chandelier.  Designed by Young & Battaglia, the King Edison glitters inside of a protective glass orb pendant. The teenier than tiny Baroque chandelier]]> green design, eco design, sustainable design, Mineheart, mini chandelier, King Edison XII, small living, tiny living

British design company Mineheart, indulges Inhabitat’s love of all things tiny with their King Edison XII chandelier.  Designed by Young & Battaglia, the King Edison glitters inside of a protective glass orb pendant. The teenier than tiny Baroque chandelier made its debut at ICFF in New York, and it will be available for mini-mansions in July.

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]]> http://inhabitat.com/minehearts-king-edison-chandelier-brings-a-tiny-glow-of-baroque-decadence/feed/ 0 Two-Story Green Wall Freshens up Renovated Hotel SevenFourOne in California http://inhabitat.com/two-story-green-wall-freshens-up-renovated-hotel-sevenfourone-in-california/ http://inhabitat.com/two-story-green-wall-freshens-up-renovated-hotel-sevenfourone-in-california/#comments Wed, 22 May 2013 13:18:26 +0000 Tafline Laylin http://inhabitat.com/?p=515268
The owners of Hotel SevenFourOne commissioned Horst to renovate and remodel the hotel in a way that would reflect their overarching commitment to sustainability and Orange County's cottage vernacular. In addition to the gorgeous vertical garden, which not]]> green wall, vertical garden, Laguna Beach green hotel, California boutique hotel, Horst Architects, green design, sustainable design, eco design green wall, vertical garden, Laguna Beach green hotel, California boutique hotel, Horst Architects, green design, sustainable design, eco design green wall, vertical garden, Laguna Beach green hotel, California boutique hotel, Horst Architects, green design, sustainable design, eco design green wall, vertical garden, Laguna Beach green hotel, California boutique hotel, Horst Architects, green design, sustainable design, eco design green wall, vertical garden, Laguna Beach green hotel, California boutique hotel, Horst Architects, green design, sustainable design, eco design green wall, vertical garden, Laguna Beach green hotel, California boutique hotel, Horst Architects, green design, sustainable design, eco design green wall, vertical garden, Laguna Beach green hotel, California boutique hotel, Horst Architects, green design, sustainable design, eco design

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If you live in New York City, you've probably encountered aptsandlofts.com, a go-to resource when searching for prime New York City real estate. We recently had a chance to pick the brain of aptandlofts.com founder and Brooklyn native David Maundrell about]]> aptsandlofts, Apartments and Lofts, Inhabitat interview, New York City, David Maundrell

If you live in New York City, you’ve probably encountered aptsandlofts.com, a go-to resource when searching for prime New York City real estate. We recently had a chance to pick the brain of aptandlofts.com founder and Brooklyn native David Maundrell about his elegant new Cobble Hill storefront, the demand for green homes in New York City and the Brooklyn Brownstone boom. Read on for his thoughts and to see photos of the space’s double-height, brick-walled interior.

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]]> http://inhabitat.com/interview-david-maundrell-of-aptsandlofts-com-discusses-the-demand-for-green-homes-in-nyc/feed/ 0 INTERVIEW: Freeman Thomas, Director of Strategic Design at Ford Motor Company http://inhabitat.com/interview-freeman-thomas-director-of-strategic-design-at-ford-motor-company/ http://inhabitat.com/interview-freeman-thomas-director-of-strategic-design-at-ford-motor-company/#comments Wed, 22 May 2013 04:08:49 +0000 Diane Pham http://inhabitat.com/?p=500369
Freeman Thomas won his first drawing competition in the first grade—it was a fire truck. Today, Thomas is credited with delivering some of the hottest designs in the automotive industry. A pioneer in his field, he has designed everything from the New Beetle]]> ford, ford motor company, design with a conscience, design conference, design panel, automotive panel, green design events, aia san francisco, aia panels, aia discussions, aia conferences, American Institute for Architects (AIA) San Francisco, Freeman Thomas, Ford Strategic Concept Group, live webcast, webcast, design webcast, architecture conference, architecture panel, architecture webcast, sustainable design, eco design, strategic design ford motors, strategic design ford, freeman thomas

Freeman Thomas won his first drawing competition in the first grade—it was a fire truck. Today, Thomas is credited with delivering some of the hottest designs in the automotive industry. A pioneer in his field, he has designed everything from the New Beetle to the Audi TT, and he’s been steering Ford’s Strategic Design department as Director since 2005. In anticipation of our ‘Design with a Conscience’ webcast—a thought-provoking event, which brought together visionary California architects and automotive designers eager to talk about the intersection of car and building design—we asked Mr. Thomas to answer few questions for us about the future of car design, as well as some of the things that inspire his work. Read on to hear what he had to say, and then find out what was discussed in the webcast here.

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]]> http://inhabitat.com/interview-freeman-thomas-director-of-strategic-design-at-ford-motor-company/feed/ 1 100-Year-Old Utah Church Lifted 40 Feet Above Ground Without Moving an Inch http://inhabitat.com/100-year-old-utah-church-is-lifted-40-foot-above-ground-without-moving-an-inch/ http://inhabitat.com/100-year-old-utah-church-is-lifted-40-foot-above-ground-without-moving-an-inch/#comments Tue, 21 May 2013 21:29:00 +0000 Lidija Grozdanic http://inhabitat.com/?p=514050
A historical treasure and city landmark, the Provo Tabernacle was originally constructed from 1883 to 1898 and has since been used as a gathering place for community meetings and cultural events, most notably an annual performance of Handel’s Messiah. After]]> Provo Tabernacle Utah, Temple Utah, Floating Church Utah, construction sites, churches, Mormon temple Utah, building shell Provo Tabernacle Utah, Temple Utah, Floating Church Utah, construction sites, churches, Mormon temple Utah, building shell Provo Tabernacle Utah, Temple Utah, Floating Church Utah, construction sites, churches, Mormon temple Utah, building shell Provo Tabernacle Utah, Temple Utah, Floating Church Utah, construction sites, churches, Mormon temple Utah, building shell Provo Tabernacle Utah, Temple Utah, Floating Church Utah, construction sites, churches, Mormon temple Utah, building shell Provo Tabernacle Utah, Temple Utah, Floating Church Utah, construction sites, churches, Mormon temple Utah, building shell Provo Tabernacle Utah, Temple Utah, Floating Church Utah, construction sites, churches, Mormon temple Utah, building shell

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]]> http://inhabitat.com/100-year-old-utah-church-is-lifted-40-foot-above-ground-without-moving-an-inch/feed/ 0 Tûranor PlanetSolar: World’s Largest Solar-Powered Boat Sets Transatlantic Speed Record http://inhabitat.com/turanor-planetsolar-worlds-largest-solar-powered-boat-sets-transatlantic-speed-record/ http://inhabitat.com/turanor-planetsolar-worlds-largest-solar-powered-boat-sets-transatlantic-speed-record/#comments Tue, 21 May 2013 21:27:46 +0000 Lidija Grozdanic http://inhabitat.com/?p=514583
MS Tûranor PlanetSolar, the world’s largest solar boat, set a new record for the fastest transatlantic crossing by a vessel powered entirely by solar energy, smashing its own 2010 record by four days. The 115-foot Swiss catamaran traveled 2,867 miles (5,310]]> MS Tûranor PlanetSolar, PlanetSolar, solar-powered boat, solar catamaran Swiss solar boat, World speed record boat, solar energy, solar power, green transportation, solar design, solar boat, Guinness World Records, energy efficiency

MS Tûranor PlanetSolar, the world’s largest solar boat, set a new record for the fastest transatlantic crossing by a vessel powered entirely by solar energy, smashing its own 2010 record by four days. The 115-foot Swiss catamaran traveled 2,867 miles (5,310 kilometers) across the Atlantic Ocean in 22 days, conducting experiments along the Gulf Stream as part of the PlanetSolar DeepWater expedition.

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According to Cengiz, the Terrarium Chair "is an experimentation in which to investigate the effect of visual data to the user's experience." While it's pretty obvious to most viewers that the barrel cactus is not a real threat because it's contained inside]]> deger cengiz, cactus chair, terrarium chair, chair with living plants, living furniture, plant furniture, interior design, green interior design, icff, international contemporary furniture fair, green design, eco design, sustainable design, terrariums, terrarium furniture deger cengiz, cactus chair, terrarium chair, chair with living plants, living furniture, plant furniture, interior design, green interior design, icff, international contemporary furniture fair, green design, eco design, sustainable design, terrariums, terrarium furniture deger cengiz, cactus chair, terrarium chair, chair with living plants, living furniture, plant furniture, interior design, green interior design, icff, international contemporary furniture fair, green design, eco design, sustainable design, terrariums, terrarium furniture deger cengiz, cactus chair, terrarium chair, chair with living plants, living furniture, plant furniture, interior design, green interior design, icff, international contemporary furniture fair, green design, eco design, sustainable design, terrariums, terrarium furniture deger cengiz, cactus chair, terrarium chair, chair with living plants, living furniture, plant furniture, interior design, green interior design, icff, international contemporary furniture fair, green design, eco design, sustainable design, terrariums, terrarium furniture deger cengiz, cactus chair, terrarium chair, chair with living plants, living furniture, plant furniture, interior design, green interior design, icff, international contemporary furniture fair, green design, eco design, sustainable design, terrariums, terrarium furniture deger cengiz, cactus chair, terrarium chair, chair with living plants, living furniture, plant furniture, interior design, green interior design, icff, international contemporary furniture fair, green design, eco design, sustainable design, terrariums, terrarium furniture


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]]> http://inhabitat.com/deger-cengizs-slightly-frightening-terrarium-chair-lets-sitters-live-on-the-edge/feed/ 0 Insane $1.93 Billion Artificial Island With Space Hotel and Zero-Gravity Spa Proposed for Barcelona http://inhabitat.com/insane-1-93-billion-artificial-island-with-space-hotel-and-zero-gravity-spa-proposed-for-barcelona/ http://inhabitat.com/insane-1-93-billion-artificial-island-with-space-hotel-and-zero-gravity-spa-proposed-for-barcelona/#comments Tue, 21 May 2013 21:25:54 +0000 Lori Zimmer http://inhabitat.com/?p=514712
A soaring zero-gravity space hotel set atop a man-made island might sound like the latest project proposed for Dubai, but Mobilona and designer Erik Morvan plan to construct just such a resort off the coast of Barcelona. Barcelona Island would bring Europe’s]]> green design, eco design, sustainable design, Mobilona, Erik Morvan, Barcelona Island, Barcelona Space Hotel, europe's tallest hotel

A soaring zero-gravity space hotel set atop a man-made island might sound like the latest project proposed for Dubai, but Mobilona and designer Erik Morvan plan to construct just such a resort off the coast of Barcelona. Barcelona Island would bring Europe’s tallest hotel to the Catalan city – complete with a zero gravity spa, a vertical wind tunnel, and a totally spacey theme. Already met with disdain by local officials, the space island would cost a whopping $1.93 billion, and it has been submitted to the Barcelona City Hall for approval.

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