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House Offset reinvents New York renovation aesthetics

Overlay Office has renovated a 19th-century New York City townhouse to create House Offset. Located in South Slope,...

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Cheap, durable and natural furniture from PlayWood

Italian design company PlayWood is setting a new standard for sustainable furniture. They have products that are...

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Furniture made from the sea plant eelgrass

Natural material selection for products can provide a low environmental impact and carbon emission output. Architect...

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Morocco Pavilion is a rammed earth wonder for Dubai Expo

Casablanca-based architects Oualalou+Choi are showcasing traditional Moroccan design and building techniques...

3D-printed dome pavilion

These custom, igloo-shaped workspaces are 3D-printed with recycled PET

ArchiTech Company in the Netherlands has designed a 3D-printed, modular pavilion using waste from the local port...

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Modern Dane offers sustainable bedding for peace of mind while you sleep

Nobody wants to sleep swaddled in chemicals and other toxins. Plus, who can get a full night of slumber knowing...

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This chic, wooden electric scooter is carved from chestnut

Imagine a comfortable, fashionable electric scooter made from sustainable materials that doesn’t sacrifice quality....

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...

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Your guide to sustainable holiday gifts for parents

Our parents give us so much, and the holidays present the perfect opportunity to give them something...

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ESW Beauty makes eco-friendly sheet masks your skin will love

Eco-conscious skincare connoisseurs often face a dilemma. We know single-use products cause unnecessary waste,...

plywood cube building in a forest

These modular plywood “sanctuaries” are completely customizable

As more and more people around the world adjust to remote employment and socially distanced hobbies, Equals Architecture...

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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...

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AKA Patagonia pays tribute to the Chilean landscape with low-impact construction

Architect Pablo Larroulet has created the AKA Patagonia Hotel in the port city of Puerto Natales, Chile, a gateway...

timber extension on a timber and weathered steel building

The Nature Conservancy’s Oregon HQ gets a green renovation

Portland-based LEVER Architecture has breathed new life into The Nature Conservancy’s Oregon headquarters with...

Black and blue Adidas hiking sneaker on a rock

Adidas unveils lightweight hiking shoe made from ocean plastic

Long-distance hiking never looked so comfortable thanks to Adidas’ new shoes made especially for adventure. The...

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