Hot on the heels of his infamous apology to BP earlier this summer during the congressional hearings into the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico, Representative Joe Barton (R-Texas) has just offered a new
One of the hardest things about saving energy is disciplining ourselves to turn off our lights and appliances when they aren’t in use. Well designers Jia Wen Chen & Wei-Ting Chen came up with a
Philips reached a new milestone in OLED lighting this week: the first AC-powered OLED module. In the past, OLED technology required DC voltage — a requirement that meant OLED panels had to contain
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
Italy’s leading manufacturer of high-end lighting, iGuzzini illuminazione, has just announced its new Archilede LED street-lighting system for the U.S. market. The innovative LED lighting system
Spain is known for its delicious food, soulful music and dance and fantastic beaches, but did you know that it’s the source of some of the world’s coolest green lighting too? That’s
If you’re looking to start gardening indoors, we’ve found the perfect way to outfit any dark space with both light and life! From designer Florent Corier comes the Kusamono, an elegant lamp that
Green lighting just keeps getting better and better as evidenced by Novaled‘s newest prototype designs. Lit by energy-efficient OLEDs, these ultra-modern new lamps are marked by a stripped-down form
What’s bright, light and shaped like a giant galactic mushroom? We’re not sure, but this groovy lamp by Australian designer Simon Duff would look great on the shelf next to your water pipe.
These dazzling lights, called Triangle Light Objects or Transparent Light Origami, are rainbow-colored OLED panels that are evocative of stained glass windows. Created by Emory Krall for Universal
If you’re looking for a small yet stylish lighting solution to take on your next camping trip, try this collapsible lantern designed by Jesper Jonsson. Not only is it cute and compact, but this little
We can’t believe it’s not marmalade! What looks like a delicious jar of jam is actually a curious little light designed by Semiki Studio. The cleverly-named Marmeled is simple lighting option
Most people have a flashlight sitting in a drawer somewhere for use in an emergency… but wouldn’t it be cool if it could serve another purpose instead of standing idly by? Well that’s
We love seeing fresh ideas for lighting solutions made from recycled materials, and UK designer James Shaw‘s Jar Lamps are a great example of simple yet innovative recycling. To create these lights
Made with fragments found along the San Francisco shoreline, these beautiful lamps are a simple way to add some soft lighting to your living space. Designed by one of our favorite eco-design studios,
The Turner Lamp is a simple, elegant LED light that is powered by the sun. During the day, turn the lantern upside-down so it can soak up the sun’s rays. In the evening, turn the lantern back and it
Inspired by the beloved comet that has charmed millions with its curious magic, the Halley is an out of this world lighting system designed for Vibia by Jordi Vilardell & Meritxell Vidal. Completely
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,
LAST CHANCE TO OWN YOUR OWN LIGHT BULB VASE! If you’re like us and fell in love with the adorable Potus plant pot made from an old recycled light bulb, why not take this opportunity to add it to
Le Deun Luminaries make a point of embracing the quintessential minimalist suggestion “Less is more” in all of their designs. Their latest lighting series, π, consists of a handful of LED illuminated
Looking for a way to illuminate your next summer fete without burning any carbom? Well these beautiful solar Soji lanterns will have you saying “I see the light.” These high style lanterns get
Photo credit: ssmot Thinking about turning on the news or heading to Weather.com to check out the forecast? Bo-ring! Wouldn’t it be infinitely cooler if you could just glance over at a giant
Transform your living space with this dazzling Recycled Soda-Bottle Lamp designed by Sarah Turner. A stunning piece created with intricate cuts and careful assemblage, Sarah took some unwanted plastic
Out with the incandescent and in with the energy-efficient! With incandescent bulbs getting banned and generally kicked to the curb all around the globe, it raises the issue of what to do with all of
Fluorescent lights might not be your first choice for ambient outdoor lighting this summer, but the LIVE LAMP transforms that unenchanting frigid glow into a beautiful globe radiating with life. Designed
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has just announced a new labeling program for light bulbs that will help consumers compare the wide range of products available. Although CFL and LED bulbs have been
If we want to make lighting more efficient, perhaps we should start from the beginning: with the shape of the light bulb. Illumitex, a startup based in Austin, Texas, manufactures square LED bulbs that
These spectacular lamps may appear as if they’ve been pulled off the latest superstar designer’s mass-production line, but look again — they’re actually washing machine drums recycled into
