The Best Green Designs From Wanted Design 2012

Now in its second year running, <a href="http://2012.wanteddesignnyc.com/">Wanted Design</a> is an international exhibition of some of the best and brightest minds in design - and this year's show during <a href="http://inhabitat.com/new-york-design-week">New York Design Week</a> didn't disappoint with its remarkable array of green furniture, beautiful lighting solutions, and cleverly conceived products. We were thrilled to see some of our favorite green designers unveil new projects - like <a href="http://umproject.com/">UM Project</a>'s robot lights and <a href="http://www.davidtrubridge.com/">David Trubridge</a>'s aluminum coral lamps - and we were wowed by several fresh new designs like a <a href="http://inhabitat.com/grassy-picnyc-table-brings-al-fresco-dining-to-your-living-room/">living grass table</a>, a series of <a href="http://inhabitat.com/?attachment_id=387476?extend=1">recycled taxi cab lamps</a>, and a <a href="http://inhabitat.com/?attachment_id=387476?extend=1">gigantic chair made entirely from LEGO bricks</a>!

Inhabitat favorite Francois Chambard of <a href="http://umproject.com/">UM Project</a> unveiled an adorable army of modular robots made from a standardized lighting unit. The quirky bots range from a miniature terrarium to retro robot lamps and even a sci-fi sound-generating theremin!

This lush living <a href="http://inhabitat.com/grassy-picnyc-table-brings-al-fresco-dining-to-your-living-room/">picNYC Table</a> by <a href="http://www.haikocornelissen.com/">Haiko Cornelissen</a> brings a burst of green to any room. The USA-made aluminum table features a planter bed that can be used to grow grass, flowers, or even herbs - for a new take on farm-to-table eating.

Guilhem de Castelbajac scours old garages and auto repair shops for defunct taxis, and then transforms their beacons into awesome accent lights! Dubbed <a href="http://www.facebook.com/OffDutyNoMore">Off Duty No More</a>, his collection of recycled taxi lamps are fitted with low-energy LED lights and set upon bases that mimic the hoods of cars.

Alessandro Jordao unveiled a larger-than-life chair made entirely from <a href="http://inhabitat.com/tag/lego/">LEGO bricks</a>!

<a href="http://www.nadiabelalia.com/">Nadia Belalia</a> transforms old colanders into gorgeous pendant lamps that resemble flowers and other organic forms. The recycled lights can be fitted with low-energy LED bulbs, and the colanders' perforated screens cast dancing shadows upon nearby surfaces.

<a href="http://danielletrofe.com/">Danielle Trofe</a> showcased her <a href="http://danielletrofe.com/livescreen/">Live Screen</a> - an elegant indoor gardening solution that infuses dreary spaces with a breath of fresh air. The planter system uses hydroponic technology to grow healthy plants indoors all year-round.

<a href="http://www.versadome.com/">Deger Cengiz</a>'s Enlightened Table is a playful multifunctional design that combines a small side table with an energy-efficient LED lamp - perfect for setting next to your favorite reading chair.

<a href="http://www.davidtrubridge.com/">David Trubridge</a> unveiled a flurry of fresh new lamps at <a href="http://2012.wanteddesignnyc.com/">Wanted Design</a>. Shown here is a hanging array of his flat-pack pendant lamps, which are now available in smaller sizes.

<a href="http://www.davidtrubridge.com/">David Trubridge</a> also launched a new line of flat-pack aluminum coral lamps, which are suitable for use outside.

<a href="http://www.davidtrubridge.com/">David Trubridge</a>'s Baskets of Knowledge lamps were inspired by a Maori creation myth that states the gods gave humans three baskets containing the knowledge they needed to live on earth.

The <a href="http://iget.it/">iget.it </a> pop-up shop was filled with a variety of clever design finds - we loved these modular ceramic planters by Andrew Erdle.

<a href="http://mybrandnyc.com/">My Project</a> showcased its Soho Collection, featuring an American-made table that comes with all kinds of tricks up its sleeve. The multifunctional desk has an integrated hanging file system, a pop-up plank that hides space for cable management, and a built-in bookshelf

<a href="http://www.plywoodoffice.us/">Plywood Office</a> strung up a series of <a href="http://www.plywoodoffice.us/work/birds-house">cute bird houses</a> made from pine.