
Massive handmade bamboo-and-rattan “fish trap” springs up in Taipei
A giant handmade pavilion created in the image of an ancient fishing tool has popped up at the entrance of Taipei’s...

14 exquisite handmade gifts
If you're looking for sustainably-sourced gifts that will truly surprise your loved ones, feast your eyes on our...

This tiny flat-pack trailer can be assembled in less than an hour with just a screwdriver
The multi-use shelter, conceptualized by design brand Duffy London, combines practicality and accessibility. It...

Handcrafted timber pavilion celebrates British and Japanese craft traditions
Completed as part of the Kingston University Degree Show 2016, the Seminar House Pavilion combines traditional...

DIY: make an amazing feathery winter lantern with recycled yogurt cups
Step One: Gather Your Materials The materials you'll need for this project are simple and easy to source, starting...

Handmade T2 LED Lamp Combines Natural Materials with Minimalist, Modern Design
Are you on the hunt for a minimalist, energy-efficient desk lamp? If so, you won't want miss out on Ukrainian designer...

How To: Create Unique Fabric Prints with Veggies
Here’s What You’ll Need: Potato, yam, sweet potato, jicama, or other firm, starchy veggies Paring knife...

Nico’s Interlocking Leaf Seats are Handmade in the UK Using Sustainable Materials
Design by Nico recently showcased this cute set of interlocking Leaf Seats at Milan Design Week. As many as seven...

Antler Handlebars Add Hipster Flair to Picnic-Ready Lumburr Bicycle
Spring is finally here, which means fair-weather cyclists and picnickers are popping up in droves at parks across...

INHABITAT TOUR: Build Your Very Own Bamboo Ski Poles with Soul Poles
Friedman was one of the top US World Cup Downhillers and a member of the U.S. Ski Team for 10 years before an injury...

Shop for Local Gifts at These 9 Holiday Markets in NYC
Some of these holiday markets will be going strong until the 24th, while others are pop-up events that will only...

L.A. Artist Handcrafts Luxurious Chandeliers Entirely From Trashed Bike Parts
Artist Carolina (Caro) Fontoura Alzaga challenges the "necessity for the new" by creating magnificent Victorian...

Imperfect Design’s Beautiful Home Decor Combines Dutch Design and Traditional Craftsmanship
From recycled glass vases from Guatemala to skillfully crafted lacquerware trays from Vietnam, the hand of the...

Specimen’s Hand-Crafted Horn Speakers Are Made from Recycled Newsprint and Dryer Lint
Not only are Specimen's horn speakers visually intriguing with their flared newsprint protrusion, but they project...

Erik Maki’s Sustainably Made Longboards Look and Ride Like Surfboards
Photo by Jobi Manson Longboard skateboards are a familiar sight at UCSD, but Erik Maki wanted more out of his...

Lampada Recycles Soiled Coffee Filters Into Artistic Light Fixtures
Are you grumpy until you get your coffee? Love the smell of a fresh pot of Joe? If the world's most popular caffeinated...

This Mechanical Robot Is Made Completely From Paper (And A Few Rubber Bands)
Robots don't grow on trees, but as one Japanese designer has proven, they can be made from trees. The artist known...

Colorful Sra Pou Vocational School is Hand Built Using Local Materials in Cambodia
When the community of Sra Pou, Cambodia was relocated from the city of Phnom Penh to the countryside, their new...

GREEN GIFT GUIDE: Last Minute Eco Gifts
Don't stress out if you missed the opportunity to have one of the fabulous gifts from our green guides shipped...

Atelier NL’s Geotagged Ceramics Showcase Local Design
Today eco enthusiasts like to know where the products they buy are coming from, so that they can eat locally grown...