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These charming timber cabins in South India are a retreat for nature lovers

If your dream getaway involves nature excursions in a tropical environment, prepare to fall in love with the Cardamom...

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Beautiful zoo pavilion built from sustainably sourced timber grows a green roof

The new entrance pavilion was commissioned for La Garenne zoo’s new location in Le Vaud and designed to “define...

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Mesmerizing Abyss Horizon table recreates the ocean’s dramatic depths

Unlike Duffy London’s previous iterations, the Abyss Horizon is circular rather than rectangular. This table,...

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Old slaughterhouse in Madrid is turned into an incubator for creative startups

Built in the early 20th century, the Matadero Madrid served as a slaughterhouse and livestock market until it fell...

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Stunning prefab home uses sustainably sourced timber in Switzerland

The client’s property originally included a single-family home built in the 1960s. The architects stripped the...

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Luxury Villa Melkeveien is wrapped in sustainably sourced Kebony wood in Norway

LOGG Arkitekter built the Villa Melkeveien with floor-to-ceiling windows to take advantage of the breathtaking...

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14 Faux Christmas Trees to Green Your Holidays

possibiliTree The holiday decor possibilities are endless with an eco-friendly possibiliTree! Designed by architect...

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Dandy Horse Built from Sustainably Sourced Wood Makes a Stylish Comeback in France

Although the dandy horse is much slower than a regular bicycle, the easy-to-use vehicle is perfect for exploring...

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Gorgeous Glass River Inlays Breathe Life into Sustainably Sourced Wood Furniture

From coffee tables to large conference desks, Klassen's handcrafted furnishings all include a brilliant inlay of...

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Beautiful Steam-Bent Hertfordshire Hammocks are Made From Sustainably Sourced Wood

Designer/maker Richard Foxcroft recently brought together ancient barrel making and boat building techniques to...

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Daniel Svahn’s Minimalist Picnic Table is Made From a Pile of Salvaged Timber and Two Straps

Swedish designer Daniel Svahn has created a clever conceptual table called Picnic that is made of wood salvaged...

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One Two Tree: An Eco friendly Christmas Tree That can be Styled to Suit any Space

Standing 84.5 cm tall, One Two Tree is an eco-friendly Christmas tree that consists of 26 ‘branches’ that rotate...

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Jayson Fann Builds Giant Spirit Nests for Humans from Sustainably Harvested Wood

Fann prefers to use Eucalyptus branches because they are strong, flexible and last longer than other branches....

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Jonathan Leech Hand-Turns Beautiful Bowls From Sustainably-Sourced Cumbrian wood

Artistic wood-turner Jonathan Leech lives and works in the north west of England. He produces a wide range of large,...

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Dandelion Clock is a Bodacious Modular Kindergarten in Germany

The four modules are arranged around a central atrium. This daylit space and naturally-ventilated space has multiple...

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Djuric Tardio’s Airy Parisian Home Is Topped with a Green Roof Garden

A rainwater harvesting system ensures that the terrace garden can be irrigated without using more than the client's...

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Nic Parnell Transforms Reclaimed Wood Into Beautiful Eco Furniture

Designer Nic Parnell's work explores methods of finding new value in neglected wood by altering its aesthetic and...

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Savill Building’s Curvaceous Locally-Sourced Wood Roof Resembles a Giant Fallen Leaf

Located in a corner of Windsor Great Park, the Savill Gardens are a popular tourist attraction and one of Britain’s...

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