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This lovely lampshade is made from cabbage

Lighting can set the tone of a room, so a lamp with a natural and compostable lampshade can create a cozy, gorgeous...

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Light your pumpkins the EEK-o-friendly way this Halloween

With spooky season upon us, consider illuminating your jack-o'-lanterns in an eco-friendly way. But what are some...

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5 key benefits of green buildings on the environment and your lifestyle

The importance of buildings in society and everyday human life can’t be underestimated. They are the center of...

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Essential eco-friendly fixtures to incorporate into your home

Being a steward of the environment means evaluating how many resources you and your family consume and consistently...

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This modern home built to house a renowned art collection is a work of art in itself

Make no mistake — lovers of art reside here. Designed and built by Hufft, The Artery Residence is gorgeous, eco-friendly...

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This high-tech LED lighting could grow veggies in space

Move over, freeze-dried foods and Tang. The astronauts of tomorrow may be growing veggies in their spacecraft or...

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Triangular windows bring light and drama to a stunning Bogota bakery

The site of a former house in Bogota has been reborn into a gorgeous bakery and cafe that respects the surrounding...

LED streetlights on an urban street at night.

New research links LED streetlights to increased risk of cancer

Researchers at the University of Exeter and the Barcelona Institute for Global Health have concluded that there...

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11 inspiring designs we loved at Milan Design Week 2018

Designers awed and inspired attendees at this year's Milan Design Week with fresh takes on contemporary design....

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Beautiful PET lamps combat plastic waste around the world

The National Gallery of Victoria (NGV) Triennial is in full swing and some of our favorite pieces on display at...

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This mesmerizing lamp reacts to earthquakes across the globe in real time

This minimalist lamp responds in real time to earthquakes around the world. French artist Fabien Bouchard, who...

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Clever switches use your OCD tendencies to save electricity

Do you have a habit of forgetting to turn off the lights? Thai designer Pakaporn Teadtulkitikul has a smart solution...

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These dazzling zodiac lamps let you bring the heavens indoors

Brooklyn-based design laboratory Richard Clarkston Studio created the perfect lamp for star gazers. The firm's...

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Switching to outdoor LEDs has made light pollution worse — without saving energy

LED lighting was supposed to help save the environment with its lower energy requirements and more specific light...

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This Living Light is powered by a houseplant

Imagine a lamp that doesn't need to be plugged in - and that you have to water once a week. Ermi van Oers is making...

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Nanoleaf’s new Rhythm module turns any Aurora array into a dazzling music visualizer

Last year Nanoleaf unveiled Aurora - a stunning lighting array made of modular, energy-efficient LED panels. They're...

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Artist upcycles plastic bottles into enchanting chandeliers

These elaborate chandeliers might look like they’re made from crystal at a distance—but take a closer look...

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Technicolor greenhouse in Tokyo puts on a pulsating light show when plants are touched

Although dancing in a greenhouses would be inappropriate in most cases, the fun Digital Vegetables installation...

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14 spectacular lamps unveiled at the London Design Festival

Lighting designers are constantly pushing the envelope with new materials, technologies and applications - and...

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This incredible Frost Light is powered by melting ice

Watching ice melt has never been cooler. Dutch architecture firm Edhv Studio transforms melting ice into electricity...

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Extraordinary living chandelier with algae-filled leaves purifies the air

Lighting design has come a long way. Julian Melchiorri, a London-based designer and engineer, created this extraordinary...

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China’s Binhe Yellow River Bridge unveils a rainbow waterfall of LED light

China's Binhe Yellow River Bridge just fired up a stunning new lighting system that bathes the structure and the...

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Futuristic play pod helps revitalize Amsterdam’s vanishing paddling pools

For years, Amsterdam's paddling pools have been disappearing as kids abandon them and maintenance costs rise. In...

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Floating Cloud lamp adds levitating magic to any room

Take your home to new atmospheric levels with this incredible floating cloud lamp. Designed by Richard Clarkson...

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10 gorgeous vintage lamps that add rustic modern charm to any space

These days, everyone seems to be embracing the appeal of rustic modern decor. While modern design is sometimes...

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Vietnam’s longest cable-stayed bridge lights up with 16.7 million colors

A prism of colors bathes the recently completed Nhat Tan Bridge in Hanoi, transforming it into an illuminated work...

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LAST CHANCE: Score $1150 of solar outdoor lighting in our summer giveaway

Now that summer is almost upon us, we're spending as much time as possible outdoors - and as longer days give way...

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Doctors warn cities that LED street lights can cause serious health issues

Many cities have shifted to LED lights in a bid to be more energy and cost efficient, but LED lights have another...

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15 innovative designs that blew our mind at NY Design Week

Want to see the future of design? Look no further than New York Design Week, where designers are breaking new ground...

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13 cutting-edge lighting innovations from NY Design Week

Of all the fields of industrial design, lighting seems to evolve the quickest as designers harness innovations...

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