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Redress winner launches puffer jacket made of upcycled materials

U.K. designer Maddie Williams has recently launched a sustainable puffer jacket after winning the Redress Design...

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Eco designer upcycles cans into unique art

There are designers, and then there are eco designers who prove art and sustainability can easily marry. Sarah...

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Ottan Studio transforms green waste into home decor

Green design start-up Ottan Studio is committed to producing upcycled decor out of food and green waste. By...

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Cheops Observatory frames views of the Great Pyramid of Giza

Earth bricks, upcycled materials and local craftsmanship combine in the Cheops Observatory, a new residence designed...

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Chic B&B in New South Wales is inside a shed made of upcycled materials

Australia was recently voted the destination of the year for 2020. If you are thinking about going down under for...

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Reclaimed NYC water towers are upcycled into a NEST playscape in Brooklyn

A giant NEST has landed on the roof of the Brooklyn Children’s Museum (BCM) — and it’s not for the birds....

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Beautiful vacation home in Brazil is crafted from upcycled stone and salvaged bricks

Designed by Curitiba-based firm Solo Arquitetos, the Lake House sits overlooking the expansive wetlands of the...

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Sparkman Wharf cargotecture restaurants revitalize Tampa's Water Street neighborhood

Any successful restaurant requires communication among workers, but when you’re turning out quality food in a...

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Nhà Nhím Homestay is built from upcycled waste in Vietnam

Born from waste materials, the stylish Nhà Nhím Homestay is giving upcycling a good name with its smart eco-friendly...

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Mode:lina upcycles construction materials into an industrial-chic eatery

This new eatery in Poznań, Poland sports an unconventional interior that’s all about imaginative upcycling....

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The world's first "Biological House" opens in Denmark

Danish firm Een til Een just unveiled the world's first "Biological House." The designers developed a process that...

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WOHA's deep-green Enabling Village is a beacon of universal design

WOHA's latest project in Singapore proves that universal design can be incredibly sexy. The team just revamped...

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Nha Trang’s first hostel built from recycled shipping containers pops up in Vietnam

Created with the motto that “everyone around the world can be connected into a big family,” the Ccasa hostel...

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Greenmoxie Tiny House lets you live mortgage-free and off-grid in a luxurious 340 sq. ft. on wheels

Built like a cozy cabin, the Greenmoxie Tiny House features wood frame construction with handsome Shou Sugi Ban...

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5-Star rated Fair and Square Hostel in Belgrade combines upcycling, renewable energy and on-site waste recycling

The hostel, located in Belgrade's tranquil Zvezdara district, combines the aesthetics of industrial design and...

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