A twisting infinity-loop roof tops this prefab bamboo pavilion
Archi-Union Architects combined traditional Chinese construction techniques with prefabrication technology to create...
Woven bamboo pavilion offers shelter to passion fruit farmers in China
A team of students at the University of Hong Kong is exploring the limitless potential of bamboo as a sustainable...
This green-roofed cultural center in Sweden doubles as a vibrant public square
This green-roofed cultural center in Sweden blurs the line between the indoors and outdoors. Designed by Sweco...
Robotically woven hexagonal pavilion heralds revolution in architecture
An exciting fusion between robotics and architecture is on the rise, and the potential of digital fabrication is...
Giant glowing bamboo orbs create a magical hideaway in Taiwan
Bamboo weaving is an ancient and endangered craft but a visionary Taiwanese artist has revived the art with a modern,...
Artist Nikolay Polissky’s latest wooden tower will be burned to the ground this month
Russian artist Nikolya Polissky is back with his latest work of handcrafted wood art. Polissky is well-known for...
Woven “Totora Cube” in Ecuador explores new materials for indigenous architecture
We love experiments in vernacular design and sustainable materials, including this fascinating project from Ecuador....
Artisan Moss ‘plant paintings’ are maintenance-free alternatives to living walls
Any nature lover likely regards living green walls as the pinnacle of indoor landscaping, but the required maintenance,...
SCAD artist weaves sustainably sourced yarns into vibrant environmental art and stories
The Heart of the Hive takes inspiration from the traditional yarn weaving craft Ojos de Dios—Spanish for “eye...
Escobedo Soliz Studio’s colorful woven rope “sky” blankets MoMA PS1 (PHOTOS)
Described by Escobedo Soliz Studio principals Lazbent Pavel Escobedo Amaral and Andrés Soliz Paz as “neither...
Scientists hack a $40 cotton candy maker to spin artificial blood vessels
We've written before about scientists' attempts to create artificial organs that could help cure chronic diseases....
Nebraskan volunteers weave thousands of plastic bags into mats for the homeless
In an endearing endeavor combining human compassion and recycling everyday items, an Omaha, Nebraska, church hosts...
6 Brilliant Studios Perfect For The Eco Artist
Green-Roofed Weaving Studio in Washington Located on the San Juan Islands in Washington is this gorgeous weaving...
12 Sustainable furnishing finds from Designjunction
Pren Handwoven Lighting by Louise Tucker British designer Louise Tucker showcased her new line of Pren Handwoven...
Aerial sculpture made with half a million knots hovers over Boston
Formerly a painter, Echelman began experimenting with nets sculptures in 1997 during a trip to India. She learned...
Zsanett Szirmay weaves music into the fabric of traditional textiles
Hungarian design student Zsanett Szirmay has introduced a new way to appreciate eastern European folk embroidery—with...
Beautiful Woven Refugee Tents Get Their Power from the Sun
Drawing inspiration from traditional basket weaving techniques and the flexibility of snake skin, the designer...
Fantasized: Belgian Designer Creates Livable Products Out of Discarded Fans
Belgian designer Sep Verboom partnered with social environmentalist Hon. Nida Cabrera to innovate the waste management...
Janet Echelman’s Stunning String Sculptures Evoke the Aurora Borealis
Echelman first conceived of her elaborate net sculptures during her Fulbright lectureship in India, where she learned...
Nikolay Polissky Creates Massive ‘Beaubourg’ Sculpture Using Traditional Basket Weaving Techniques
In the land art tradition, Nikolay Polissky's massive Beaubourg sculpture is made from natural materials,...
Scientists Create Biodegradable Computer Chips from Spider Silk!
Spider Web photo from Shutterstock Spiders are capable of some amazing things - not the least of which is weaving...
Building Baskets in Brompton: Kingston University Teams up with Lupane Women’s Centre on Sustainable Craft Initiative
The Building Baskets exhibition during the London Design Festival showcased a two-year design collaboration between...
INKAcases are Colorful Laptop Sleeves Made by Traditional Artisans in Peru
INKAcases are sustainable laptop sleeves that are made in the remote Andean highlands of Peru and have multiple...
X-Studio’s Lightweave Palm Observatory is Made Entirely From Palm Leaves
Located on the Island of Itaparica, the largest of the 56 islands in Brazil’s Bahia de Todos os Santos (or All...
Andrea Brena Upcycles Left Over Textiles Into Woven Furniture
The designer took a year off school to create the project that addresses the worldwide issue of our overconsumption....
Kumeko Turns a Bunch of Weaves and Knots Into a Comfy Floor Cushion
Inspired by old weaving, knotting and basket-making techniques, Kumeko created these cool floor cushions in their design...
Timothy John Weaves Everyday Objects From Eco-Friendly Felt
New Zealand-based designer Timothy John has created an entire collection of everyday products made almost entirely...
Joe Hogan’s Unconventional Biodegradable Containers are Made from Homegrown Materials
Weaving dry bark, willow, catkin and even lichen encrusted birch twigs, basket maker Joe Hogan makes contemporary...
Scholten & Baijings Adds Some Color to Traditional 17th Century Dutch Willow Weaving
Inspired by traditional 17th century Dutch weaving techniques, Scholten & Baijings designed a series of brightly...
PHOTOS: Last Chance to See Holiday Train Show at the New York Botanical Garden!
Located within the garden's Enid A. Haupt Conservatory, the train show sits among the greenhouse lush plants and...