KÓSMOS necklaces are made to last a lifetime using industrial pipe waste
A small Malmö-based design studio by the Norwegian duo Kristin Løberg and Martina Zbinden has developed a new...
Lamp Revival transforms landfill waste into one-of-a-kind lighting sculptures
Since we last featured Lamp Revival, the studio’s Rockland, Maine-based designer Maurice Klapfish has continued...
This artist turns used pen refills into miniature sculptures of world landmarks
Sreenivas M.R. had a hobby of collecting used pen refills from friends. As part of 'Say No to Plastic' program,...
Scientists discover how to turn mountains of paper waste into biodegradable aerogel
A research team at the National University of Singapore (NUS) has successfully transformed paper waste into aerogel,...
A quirky split-level pavilion in the Netherlands built with fallen trees
[gallery_extend] The double gable-roofed pavilion is located right next to the bricked Zegenwerp Mansion,...
Live off the grid and rent-free in the charming Wohnwagon mobile caravan
[gallery_extend] The green roof helps insulate the home during the winter and cool it during the summer...
Las Vegas Extreme Sports Park combines wakeboarding, organic food and repurposed shipping containers
[gallery_extend] The $50 million complex would be located on a 42-acre lot, half a block away from...
1,000 recycled CDs transform an abandoned farmhouse into a shimmering work of art
[gallery_extend] Like much of r1’s work, the Sound of Light was constructed from recycled materials...
Massive Flash Factory night club built from salvaged materials opens tonight
[gallery_extend] Located at 229 West 28th Street, Flash Factory, is now one of the city's largest night...
Students design and build a gorgeous LEED Platinum-seeking forum in Kansas
[gallery_extend] Studio 804 is a yearlong educational opportunity for graduate students entering their...
Alison Douglas recycled concrete pipes to create a dreamy urban oasis
[gallery_extend] The designer chose specific plants in order to create an all-season garden, included...
PIPE pavilion is made from over one thousand recycled cardboard tubes
Farnaz Fattahi led a group of 28 Khayam University architecture students in the construction of the PIPE pavilion,...
The 10 most inspiring Inhabitat stories of 2015
Let's face it, environmental news can be downright depressing sometimes - which is why we strive to balance our...
Floating Seabin trash collector could rid the oceans of plastic waste
[gallery_extend] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tiy7WQYQyhY The Seabin was designed to operate 24 hours...
Charming DIY cabin in Copenhagen lets people make holiday gifts for free
[gallery_extend] The 'Remake Christmas' shelter recently popped-up at Nikolaj Square. It was made from...
