World’s first upcycled high-rise is proposed for Copenhagen
Danish architecture firms Lendager Group and TREDJE NATUR want to prove that building tall doesn’t need to come...
LOT-EK upcycles 140 shipping containers into an apartment complex in South Africa
A massive, modular residential building has risen in Johannesburg, South Africa with aims of revitalizing Maboneng...
This jewelry is made with upcycled gold from Dell computers
Did you know that there's gold and silver in your computer? These precious metals end up in landfills when people...
HOW TO: Recycle a sweater into a cuddly pillow for your couch
Its that time of year when winter looms long, and we're all spending a bit too much time indoors. Are the throw...
Air-purifying pavilion uses plants to absorb harmful toxins in Hanoi
A green oasis has popped up in Hanoi, a city choked by smog. Hung Nguyen Architects designed and built the Pavilion...
Upcycling studio in Tel Aviv gives former prostitutes a second chance at life
Modern slavery is all around us—even if we don’t always see it. Human trafficking for the sex industry is one...
Top 10 crazy christmas trees made from bottles, bikes, shopping carts and more!
RECYCLED BIKE TIRE TREE This Christmas tree in Bermondsey Square, London is made out of 35 wheels reclaimed from...
6 eco-friendly gift wrap alternatives
Image via mah_japan/Flickr Fabric Gift Wrap Fabric is the perfect reuseable material for wrapping presents...
Old shipping container recycled into solar-powered learning lab in Colombia
Computer Aid International first approached Squire and Partners in 2014 for a more cost-effective and enjoyable...
WeWork’s new coworking space in Shanghai features salvaged materials from the city’s past
Despite its cosmopolitan appearance, Shanghai still retains much of its historic architecture. Longtang (弄堂),...
DIY: make an amazing feathery winter lantern with recycled yogurt cups
Step One: Gather Your Materials The materials you'll need for this project are simple and easy to source, starting...
16 Inspiring eco-friendly furnishings from Art of Progress at London Design Festival 2015
40 x 40 series in marble by Moreno Ratti and Paolo Ulian The 40 x 40 series by Moreno Ratti and Paolo Ulian...
16 upcycled Mason jar crafts and projects that are kid-approved
Glass Mason jars are perhaps the ultimate upcycling ingredient of all time. They come in all shapes, sizes, and...
Re Rag Rugs use textile industry discards to create stylishly sustainable floor coverings
Re Rag Rug started as an experimental design project that explores the social and ecological sustainability of...
DIY: 3 Cool Crafts to Make with Household Twine
Photo © Third Floor Design Studio So, you're trapped indoors because it's -90 degrees outside, and you're going...
The Best Green Designs from Designersblock at the London Design Festival
Artist Laura Daza is intrigued by how color has been used throughout the ages, and has used both the rituals and...
DIY: How to Make a Bird Feeder From a Plastic Bottle!
The cooler half of the year is right around the corner (though most of us don't want to admit it!), and all over...
Salvaged Beauty’s On the Menu at San Fran’s New Kusakabe Sushi Bar
Kusakabe is a new kaiseki-style sushi bar that has elevated sustainable building to a new level of elegance. Designed...
Tinplate Girl Upcycles Old Tin Cans into Airships, Toys, and Sculptures
The creative team has made a wide array of artistic projects ranging from miniature steam boats to children's pinwheels....
DIY: Make Your Own Rustic Sofa from Used Shipping Pallets
If you're in the market for a new sofa but don't feel like shelling out too much cash for one, then why not make...
Functional Eco Design Gems at Milan Design Week 2014
I'll begin with the installation Animal House, sponsored by Marni and exhibited at Viale Umbria 42. This big and...
Sarah Turner’s Repurposed Plastic Bottle Lamps Illuminate the Beauty of Upcycled Materials
It's great to see that recycled materials are now at the forefront of today's modern product design, and at design...
GREEN BUILDING 101: Materials and Resources Part 1—Sustainable Building Supplies
When we think of greenhouse gas emissions, some of us might envision a tailpipe spewing exhaust... but 40% of the...
Best Green Designs From the Final Days of Milan Design Week
José Rodrigues de Araùjo's fabulous Bota Bandeira boots (displayed at the Brazilian exhibition) look like they...
Our Favorite Green Designs from Designersblock at Milan Design Week
The Experimental Vases designed by the Cray Collectivewere created in soft plastic moulds, which allows the material...
A Second Peek at Milan Design Week’s Brera District
Alessandro Zambelli's "Afillia" light series is named after a botanical term referring to that which...
Brera District Exhibits Designs for a Strong, Sustainable Future at Milan Design Week
Sweden-based designer Hampus Penttinen created his Svartskär chair out of the flotsam that washes up on the shore...
Sustainable Design Shines at Milan Design Week’s Ventura Lambrate Exhibition
Studio Makkink & Bey designed a cheese maker for Imperfect Design, which consists of 9 different elements crafted...
The Best Green Designs from Salone Satellite at Milan Design Week
MaterialConnexion is a material library with the latest innovations for design schools, architects, and creatives...
‘Broken’ Furniture Finds Beauty in Cracked and Unwanted Wood
Finnish designer and woodworker Jalmari Laihinen's amazing new collection of furniture celebrates the beauty of...