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Functional furniture can be an inspiration, and the Farmhouse Modern Credenza designed by Chadhaus is just such a piece! Combining utility with beautiful materials and fine craftsmanship, this credenza is perfect for showcasing objects or hiding them away. The piece features a solid wood case, three custom-veneered sliding doors, and a steel base. All materials are sustainably and locally sourced from the Pacific Northwest, and the furnishings are hand-built in Seattle, USA with love.

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Read the rest of Reclaimed Wood Church Built According to Traditional Mennonite Principles in the Netherlands

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The SHR Wood Research Institute in the Netherlands knew that when it came time to renovate their office space, they’d have to be as innovative with their material choices as possible. Working with PFS Architects of Rotterdam, the duo took to integrating sustainable pine plexwood in their re-design. Re-fashioning floors, cabinets and desks with the material, their gorgeous design speaks volumes about the high quality of plexwood. The end result gave way to an atmosphere that is both simple and welcoming, with well-defined shapes and a seamless appearance.

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Read the rest of Sander Architects’ Double-Skinned Glass Townhouse Glows From Within

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Everyone’s getting on the iPad train these days, but as they multiply we’re also seeing disaster written all over their shiny glass screens. So if you’ve been looking for an eco-friendly alternative when it comes to covering up your new favorite gadget, get on board with one of SUBSTRATA’s beautiful and sustainably harvested wooden iPad boxes. But don’t think that this is simply some makeshift case – these designers thought well beyond the idea of just sticking your new best friend inside a log. SUBSTRATA has designed a great line of cases that boast multi-functionality, able to prop themselves up on a series of levers so that you can position your iPad hands free at endless angles.

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Whether you’re looking for new art to spruce up the walls or a simple design for sitting, Dan Civico’s ChairKIT_ is an awesome piece that deserves your attention. Each artfully-designed graphic panel does double duty as a flat-pack buildable chair that comes with just about everything you need for quick construction. The ChairKIT_ is the result of a fun experiment where Civico mixed manufacturing processes with handcrafting techniques to create a stylish set of modern chairs at an affordable price point. Made from CNC-routed, sustainably-sourced birch plywood with various handcrafted, solid timber inserts (including walnut and oak), Civico’s kit maximizes materials while offering users the chance to construct their own furniture, thus giving them a more unique sense of ownership.

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The last time we checked, Jenga wasn’t constructing their pieces from sustainable wood, but here’s a clever design that takes a game of strategic block stacking to an eco-friendly level. Created by designers Mamoru Fukui, Daimon Kanno and Yuta Fuki, the “Pile on Game” is a set of nine stones made from factory waste wood cutoffs, hand-sanded and polished to create multi-faceted flat surfaces with an attractive sheen. While just nine stones to a set, the potential to stack and challenge your friends’ dexterity is endless.

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It’s been some time since we last reported on Mexico City-based Godoylab, but this sustainability-focused design studio has certainly been hard at work with a slew of new pieces to show. One piece that caught our eye is Emiliano Godoy’s Drip Table, a dynamic form built of thinning wood taken from a sustainably managed and FSC-certified teak plantation. Through smart design Godoy was able to create fluid and unique form that maximizes the value of this difficult and somewhat diminutive material while boasting the advantage of being eco-friendly.

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If  you want to teach your tot about modern design but don’t think they’re quite ready to hit the textbooks just yet, check out these rad alphabet blocks by House Industries. Drawing inspiration from Charles and Ray Eames‘ mid-century home, they showcase letters, numerals, and symbols from House Industries’ Eames Century Modern font collection. They’re made from renewable Michigan-grown basswood, and when you stack all of the blocks together they form a mini version of the famous design duo’s house.

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Kent and London know the ABC’s of sustainable design, and we’re singing the praises of their stylish, FSC approved, solid oak chest of Alphabet Drawers. These 26 letter drawers spell function for the entire household, offering a variety of uses from storage in a child’s playroom or bedroom, to easy filing for a home office. Inspired by vintage printing blocks, this chest is a throwback to a bygone era, but it fits perfectly into our modern day desires for beautiful, eco-friendly design. L-O-V-E it.

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This beautiful Onigiri House was created by NKS Architects in Oita, Japan. Constructed entirely out of locally-sourced cedar, the wood-paneled wonder features a gorgeous light-laden interior that celebrates clean, simple lines and an elegant, uncluttered floor plan. Modeled after the triangular shape of one of japan’s favorite delicacies, the project is the latest in NKS’ line of architecture that take its cues from the purity and precision of traditional Japanese food.

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Nori Morimoto’s light sculptures were on display at ICFF in a stunning booth that showcased this master craftsman’s attention to delicate details. Crafted from local, sustainably harvested wood from around his Vermont wood working studio, Morimoto’s work was a truly refreshing sustainable design find at the International Contemporary Furniture Fair this past weekend.

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We’re crazy about this gorgeous botanical garden in Medellin, Colombia that was renovated in 2008 by Plan B Architects. The Orquideorama is an organically expanding wooden meshwork of modular “flower-tree” structures that weaves its way through the garden’s heart. A stunning study on structure and scale, the project unites the micro and macro worlds through an elegant synthesis of cellular and architectural forms.

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Under the premise that “a person’s a person no matter how small”, DucDuc makes beautifully crafted children’s furniture that keeps even tiny ecological footprints to a minimum. The Austin Crib is a prime example of the company’s efforts toward forward thinking design for the newest members of the planet.

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