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15 brilliant green lamps for a brighter future

Origami Lampshade by Foldability We've covered Foldability's gorgeous origami lanterns since 2013, so we were...

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Art of Board’s recycled skateboard tiles enliven Macy’s Herald Square

A colorful eco-art installation has taken up residence at Macy’s Herald Square. Designed by Inhabitat favorite Art...

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Paxton Gate founder launches RareField Design/Build office in San Francisco

Wandering into Paxton Gate's Valencia Street storefront is like taking a trip to the natural history museum. Cabinets...

28 Incredible New Lighting Designs From New York Design Week, lamps, lighting design, light design, lighting, green lighting, eco lamps, eco lighting, green lamps, LEDs, LED, CFL, CFLs, low energy light bulbs

28 inspiring lighting designs from New York Design Week

A video posted by Inhabitat NYC (@inhabitatnyc) on May 15, 2015 at 12:36pm PDT Lumibaby LED Night Light And...

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EDI is a sleek, modern table made out of local, renewable wood using renewable energy

EDI is a new table made using 100% renewable materials and 100% renewable energy by Finnish brand Nikari. Nikari...

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Celebrate Earth Day with Feng Shui!

  In light of both Earth Day and Earth Week, I wanted to share what “Earth” means in the Feng...

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This tiny off-grid Hawaiian home cost just $11,000 to build

Kristie Wolfe's dreamy Hawaiian treehouse, which includes a bedroom, bathroom, and space for a kitchen, was custom-designed...

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Anagraphic’s Starry Light LED Lamp Casts Constellations of Stars Across Your Ceiling

What if you could capture the night sky and bring the light of countless shining stars indoors? Budapest-based...

Shopping Cart Sofa, Etienne Reijnders, recycled shopping cart, shopping cart chair, recycled shopping cart chair, green design, sustainable design, green interiors, sustainable interiors, green products, sustainable products, ventura interieur, biennale interieur

Recycled Designs Shine at Belgium’s Ventura Interieur

Bora Hong's Cosmetic Surgery Kingdom project draws parallels between the world of design and the plastic surgery...

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14 Gorgeous Green Designs From Belgium’s Biennale Interieur 2014

Dossofiorito invites you to take a closer look at your plants with their quirky Phytophiler pots, which come with...

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INFOGRAPHIC: Smart Appliances and The Kitchen of Tomorrow

Did you know that by 2019 the market for smart appliances is predicted to exceed a staggering $25 billion US dollars?...

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The UK’s First Zero-Waste Restaurant Silo Boasts a Raw and Minimalist Interior Aesthetic

Brighton's restaurant-bakery-coffee house Silo was meticulously planned with sustainability in mind. It prides...

Vertical Garden Design, Espaco Espelho d'Agua, vertical garden, green wall, sustainable design, green design, green building, green interiors, sustainable interiors, indoor air quality, Belem, Lisbon, gardening

Lush Vertical Garden Brings Life and Fresh Air to Lisbon’s Espaço Espelho d’Água

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Living Moss Carpet Adds a Touch of Green to Your Bathroom

There’s nothing like the feeling of fresh cut grass under the toes, especially when stepping out of the shower....

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Locke JetSpace: Awesome Hexagonal Book Towers Update Boring School Library

Green Dot Public Schools and No Right Brain Left Behind recently launched Locke JetSpace, a transformed public...

Ice Cast Bronze, Steven Haulenbeek, green design, sustainable design, green interiors, sustainable interiors, green furniture, sustainable furniture, ice cast, bronze, ice furniture, green products, sustainable products, natural design

Ice That Doesn’t Melt: Ice Cast Bronze Collection by Steven Haulenbeek

During the Polar Vortex that hit Chicago this past winter it wasn’t uncommon to see Youtube videos of water freezing...

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Your Position: A Standing All-in-One Workspace that Folds Away to Fit in Any Apartment

'Your Position’ is a clever adjustable workspace designed by David Manning that focuses on improving physical...

Sabi Cladding, Windfall Lumber, reclaimed wood, recycled wood, green materials, sustainable materials, green design, sustainable design, green interiors, sustainable interiors, green interior finishes, reclaimed wood cladding, building materials, green building materials

Windfall Lumber Launches ‘Wabi Sabi’ Cladding Made From Reclaimed Wood

Windfall Lumber's new Sabi Cladding is influenced by the Japanese philosophy of Wabi-sabi. Sabi Cladding is made...

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Fireclay Tile Debuts Hand Painted Mediterranean and Modern Tiles Made From 70% Recycled Clay

Inspired by the simple beauty of wall coverings and textiles, Fireclay Tile just launched new lines of contemporary,...

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The Best Green Designs From ICFF 2014!

We've featured TOBYHouse's resin beach ball lamps in the past - and the designer just unveiled a new inflatable...

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Vote for Your Favorite Design To Win the Inhabitat BKLYN Designs Awards!

BKLYN Designs - the annual Brooklyn-themed furniture show - kicked off New York Design Week last week with a blast,...

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Elliat Rich’s Decennia Chair Blooms With Colorful Patterns as its Paint Wears Away

If you’re passionate about bespoke furniture, you can’t get any more personalized than Elliat Rich's Decennia...

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26 Inspiring Green Home Furnishings From BKLYN Designs

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lAnh-KyClXA Uhuru's Shou Sugi Ban Stool is made from Japanese cedar treated...

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Hare + Klein’s Award-Winning Eco Lodge in the Australian Bush Charms with Local and Recycled Materials

Hare and Klein's eco lodge is located in a coastal village just south of Sydney. Inside, tables and chairs made...

green furniture, green interiors, multi-functional furniture, multifunctional furniture, living cube, the living cube, Till Könneker, Remo Zimmerli, home in a box, combo bed and storage, sustainable wood, green design, sustainable design, sustainable interiors, sustainable furniture, eco design

Living Cube: Multi-Functional Furnishing Provides a ‘Home in a Box’ Solution

"The idea was born out of a personal need to counteract the confinements of a conventional home with one simple...

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SOLO Home Design Creates Chic Contemporary Furniture From Recycled Materials

SOLO creates chic one of a kind furnishings and home accessories using recycled and repurposed materials. Based...

Fifth Fence Farm, Charlotte, Vermont, sustainable design, green design, sustainable housewares, eco-friendly fabrics, green interiors, sustainable interiors, sustainable wool

Fifth Fence Farm Creates Cozy, Eco Chic Wool Throws

Michael and Vera brought their first lambs home in 2012, and were instantly enamored. Today, they operate Fifth...

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Infographic: Vampire Appliances That Devour Electricity While You Sleep

Did you know that the average television uses 10 watts of electricity when it's switched off? Every night as you...

Willem Heeffer, mandala, green interiors, sustainable interiors, green design, sustainable design, recycled materials, green office, eco office, green interior design, eco-friendly interior design, recycled chairs, recycled lighting, washing machine drum lamp

Willem Heeffer’s Mandala Office Retrofit Pops With Bold Colors and Recycled Materials

A lamp made from a washing machine drum, a stool made from scrap wood; designer Willem Heeffer spots the design...

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Sebastiaan Dillmann’s Gorgeous Eden Lamps are Made From Found Tree Branches

In our modern economy everything revolves around consumption. Manufacturers are continuously introducing new designs...

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