Inhabitat - Sustainable Design Innovation, Eco Architecture, Green Building » “mid-century modern” http://inhabitat.com Green design & eco innovation for a better world Thu, 20 Jun 2013 00:34:52 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=abc The Eames House Sparked New Thinking in Modern Living http://inhabitat.com/the-eames-house-sparked-new-thinking-in-modern-living/ http://inhabitat.com/the-eames-house-sparked-new-thinking-in-modern-living/#comments Sat, 15 Dec 2012 19:15:40 +0000 Nathaniel Ross http://inhabitat.com/?p=380498
The innovative design of the Eames home and studio began in 1945 when Arts & Architecture magazine launched the ambitious Case Study House Program, commissioning progressive-thinking architects of the day to experiment with cost-effective and efficient]]> Ray Eames Birthday, Eames House, Case Study House No. 8, Sustainable Architecture, Green Design, Prefab, Prefabricated Home, Mid-Century Modern, Charles and Ray Eames, Recycled Materials, Eco-Friendly Ray Eames Birthday, Eames House, Case Study House No. 8, Sustainable Architecture, Green Design, Prefab, Prefabricated Home, Mid-Century Modern, Charles and Ray Eames, Recycled Materials, Eco-Friendly Ray Eames Birthday, Eames House, Case Study House No. 8, Sustainable Architecture, Green Design, Prefab, Prefabricated Home, Mid-Century Modern, Charles and Ray Eames, Recycled Materials, Eco-Friendly Ray Eames Birthday, Eames House, Case Study House No. 8, Sustainable Architecture, Green Design, Prefab, Prefabricated Home, Mid-Century Modern, Charles and Ray Eames, Recycled Materials, Eco-Friendly Ray Eames Birthday, Eames House, Case Study House No. 8, Sustainable Architecture, Green Design, Prefab, Prefabricated Home, Mid-Century Modern, Charles and Ray Eames, Recycled Materials, Eco-Friendly Ray Eames Birthday, Eames House, Case Study House No. 8, Sustainable Architecture, Green Design, Prefab, Prefabricated Home, Mid-Century Modern, Charles and Ray Eames, Recycled Materials, Eco-Friendly Eames House, Case Study House No. 8, Sustainable Architecture, Green Design, Prefab, Prefabricated Home, Mid-Century Modern, Charles and Ray Eames, Recycled Materials, Eco-Friendly Eames House, Case Study House No. 8, Sustainable Architecture, Green Design, Prefab, Prefabricated Home, Mid-Century Modern, Charles and Ray Eames, Recycled Materials, Eco-Friendly, Courtyard Ray Eames Birthday, Eames House, Case Study House No. 8, Sustainable Architecture, Green Design, Prefab, Prefabricated Home, Mid-Century Modern, Charles and Ray Eames, Recycled Materials, Eco-Friendly Ray Eames Birthday, Eames House, Case Study House No. 8, Sustainable Architecture, Green Design, Prefab, Prefabricated Home, Mid-Century Modern, Charles and Ray Eames, Recycled Materials, Eco-Friendly Ray Eames Birthday, Eames House, Case Study House No. 8, Sustainable Architecture, Green Design, Prefab, Prefabricated Home, Mid-Century Modern, Charles and Ray Eames, Recycled Materials, Eco-Friendly Ray Eames Birthday, Eames House, Case Study House No. 8, Sustainable Architecture, Green Design, Prefab, Prefabricated Home, Mid-Century Modern, Charles and Ray Eames, Recycled Materials, Eco-Friendly Ray Eames Birthday, Eames House, Case Study House No. 8, Sustainable Architecture, Green Design, Prefab, Prefabricated Home, Mid-Century Modern, Charles and Ray Eames, Recycled Materials, Eco-Friendly Ray Eames Birthday, Eames House, Case Study House No. 8, Sustainable Architecture, Green Design, Prefab, Prefabricated Home, Mid-Century Modern, Charles and Ray Eames, Recycled Materials, Eco-Friendly Ray Eames Birthday, Eames House, Case Study House No. 8, Sustainable Architecture, Green Design, Prefab, Prefabricated Home, Mid-Century Modern, Charles and Ray Eames, Recycled Materials, Eco-Friendly Ray Eames Birthday, Eames House, Case Study House No. 8, Sustainable Architecture, Green Design, Prefab, Prefabricated Home, Mid-Century Modern, Charles and Ray Eames, Recycled Materials, Eco-Friendly Ray Eames Birthday, Eames House, Case Study House No. 8, Sustainable Architecture, Green Design, Prefab, Prefabricated Home, Mid-Century Modern, Charles and Ray Eames, Recycled Materials, Eco-Friendly Ray Eames Birthday, Eames House, Case Study House No. 8, Sustainable Architecture, Green Design, Prefab, Prefabricated Home, Mid-Century Modern, Charles and Ray Eames, Recycled Materials, Eco-Friendly

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]]> http://inhabitat.com/the-eames-house-sparked-new-thinking-in-modern-living/feed/ 0 San Francisco’s Glorious and Garden-Infused Mid-Century Modern Hill Street Home http://inhabitat.com/san-franciscos-glorious-and-garden-infused-mid-century-modern-hill-street-home/ http://inhabitat.com/san-franciscos-glorious-and-garden-infused-mid-century-modern-hill-street-home/#comments Fri, 07 Oct 2011 21:05:20 +0000 Allison Leahy http://inhabitat.com/?p=302043
John Maniscalco Architecture has had plenty of projects hobbled by historical preservation policies (a common complaint from progressive architects attempting to rebuild historic San Francisco) so a complete rebuild of a mid-century modern home was a welcome]]> AIA, american institute of architects, john maniscalco, hill street residence, san francisco, green design, sustainable design, aia home tours, green architecture, daylighting, modern, green renovation, eco-furniture, green living, eco house engineered lumber, Forest Stewardship Council, fsc, low-voc paint, low-voc, low energy, insulated glazing, denim insulation, fly-ash, fly-ash construction, fly-ash concrete, high efficiency, low flow toilet, historical preservation, bamboo, green interior, green exterior, green living, mid-century modern, modern, victorian, edwardian, green reconstruction, green renovation, skylights AIA, american institute of architects, john maniscalco, hill street residence, san francisco, green design, 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The eco chic Eames Modern Rocker is the quintessential rocking chair for green, design-savvy parents -- and when we came across Inhabit's Modern Chair collection of pillows and wall art featuring vibrant silhouettes of Eames icons including the plastic RAR]]>

The eco chic Eames Modern Rocker is the quintessential rocking chair for green, design-savvy parents — and when we came across Inhabit’s Modern Chair collection of pillows and wall art featuring vibrant silhouettes of Eames icons including the plastic RAR Rocker, we knew baby’s nursery decor scheme just came full circle. Inhabit’s feather and down cushions, fabric wall hangings and stretched canvas art  are handmade in the USA from 100% recycled polyester and printed with no waste, eco-friendly inks. And with a name like Inhabit, we know to expect inspired, green design.

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Located next to the historic Schindler House is Habitat 825, a residential complex focused on community, light and open space. The Schindler House is recognized as the first modern house in Los Angeles; and Habitat 825 compliments it nicely with its own distinctive]]> loha architects, habitat 825 los angeles residence, modern contemporary design, modern contemporary architecture, sustainable architecture, sustainable building, green building, green architecture, green residence, contemporary los angeles design, los angeles architecture, public space los angeles, open space los angeles, green apartment building

Located next to the historic Schindler House is Habitat 825, a residential complex focused on community, light and open space. The Schindler House is recognized as the first modern house in Los Angeles; and Habitat 825 compliments it nicely with its own distinctive modern style — LA-based LOHA Architects approached it through their own eco-lens, equipping the complex with sustainable features, energy-efficient and bright. Additionally, Habitat 825 deftly maneuvers around critical issues of density, site planning and issues associated with a close proximity to a historical building.


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Founded in 2001, Berg Design offers gorgeous sustainable solutions to residential projects. Their Old Stone Highway house was designed by John Berg as a “Single Family Residence with Environmentally Low Impact Building Technology”. We totally dig their uncompromising approach to housing that is luxurious, super green, and chock full of mid-century charm. Read the rest [...]]]> Berg Design, energy star, John Berg, kynar, low-e glass, mid-century modern, Old Stone Highway House, saline pool, sips, structural insulated panels, sustainable architecture, Highway1

Founded in 2001, Berg Design offers gorgeous sustainable solutions to residential projects. Their Old Stone Highway house was designed by John Berg as a “Single Family Residence with Environmentally Low Impact Building Technology”. We totally dig their uncompromising approach to housing that is luxurious, super green, and chock full of mid-century charm.

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