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Three images: to the left, a 3d-printer. In the middle, mauve colored clay. To the right, a motorcycle.

Honda and WASP collaborate in 3D printed motorcycle design process

WASP is partnering with HONDA R&D Europe, a global branch of the well-recognized motor company, in a project...

aerial view of Phipps Conservatory campus with botanical gardens and solar-powered buildings

Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens LEEDs the way in green design

“Imagine the beauty of humanity living in harmony with nature.” This is the goal behind the ongoing work to...

An outdoor patio space with a colorful wall painted with abstract shapes and a dining table with several pink stools around it.

Eco Method Interiors marries environmental science and design

Traditional construction, home improvement and interior design are fraught with waste, chemicals and carbon...

A close-up a pair of shoes, a pair of all white Adidas sneakers.

Harvested plastic and a pro skater create new Adidas shoe

Pro skater Lucas Puig spends a lot of time at the beach. And while he's there, he often sees plastic waste on the...

round lamp made of bamboo and banana fibers

Nuclée lamps are made using discarded banana fibers

When it comes to designing a new product, sometimes it’s not about creating something entirely new but about...

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Winning designs unveiled for the sustainable redesign of Saratov

The southwestern Russian city of Saratov has announced the two winning designs in the Open International Competition...

rendering of sunken buildings in hilly landscape

Burning Man and LAGI unveil best eco-friendly proposals for Fly Ranch

The Burning Man Project and the Land Art Generator Initiative (LAGI) have announced the top 10 proposals in the...

diagram of natural materials going into mycelium-based bike helmet

Need a bike helmet? 'Grow It Yourself' with mycelium

Designers are increasingly turning to alternatives to plastic, and one popular replacement comes from fungus. Experts...

The plastic Circula bench.

Studio Rygalik's Circula bench uses sustainable materials

Designed by Tomek Rygalik, Circula is a circular bench made from sustainable materials such as FSC-certified...

aerial view of road closed for cars

Tartu turns a major street into a car-free haven for a month

For the entire month of July, the Estonian city of Tartu transformed one of its main streets in the heart of the...

a street view of a long, rectangular highrise with a glass facade and greenery on the roof.

New Arizona highrise takes sustainable luxury to another level

This 12-story residential tower doesn't just boast an impressive luxury highrise condominium design,...

a recycled electronics component with blue detail.

Vollebak's Garbage Watch is a timeless solution for e-waste

Vollebak, a company at the core of sustainable clothing innovation, targets time itself with a new prototype, the...

three-story home with wood and stone exterior at dusk

This sustainable Jackson Hole residence has a LED-lit indoor slide

The Jackson Tech House not only has spectacular views of the Teton Range from its location high on a double sloped...

round yellow soap bar in the foreground with gray, cream and black soap bars in the background

Pela offers biodegradable phone cases and other zero-waste products

Cell phones have become ubiquitous in the world, with the average phone being replaced every 1.5 to 2 years. Along...

round home with mountains and sunset in the background

Now is the best time to build a home you never want to leave

Whether you are still sheltering in place or your area’s lockdowns are just lifting after months indoors, right...

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