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For the most part, the green design movement has been grass roots-based. Only recently have municipalities begun to jump on the bandwagon to get involved. That's why it was so exciting when Pittsburgh 2030 District announced its goal to have 100% of its downtown property owners commit to reducing water usage, and energy and transportation emissions by … [Read more...]
We recently explored nature-inspired design, focusing on products and finishes that either emulate or are composed of wood, stone, plant life, and more. But what if natural design went deeper, exploring the design possibilities of microorganisms? Right now there are actually two different products making waves in the design world, both of which take … [Read more...]
Have you been to see The Hobbit yet? J.R.R. Tolkien's classic fantasy novel recently hit theaters, and we just can't get that adorable "hobbit hole" out of our heads! With the cozy in-hill construction and charming craftsmanship of Bag End on our minds, we couldn't help but draw a connection when we came across this unique structure on Inhabitat. The … [Read more...]
Sycamore House, home of architect Michael Kovac, is an great example of contemporary green design. The home is simultaneously a showpiece, a living space, and a laboratory for all that's relevant in sustainable living practices. Architect Michael Kovac's Sycamore House is a Laboratory for Green Design Sycamore House is built in the hills of … [Read more...]
Vertical gardens are a distinctive way to enliven an urban or rural space. A variety of impressive creations have been made using relatively little space and water. The result is living art that is visually and environmentally enriching. Modern courtyard. This Cuauhtémoc, Mexico home includes a vertical garden with native plants. The … [Read more...]
Here we are in mid October and the Autumn weather is truly settling in. We all try to resist putting the heat on until November 1st, but sometimes the chill in the air when we wake up in the morning is just too much for our cold little toes. It's time to get the slippers and cozy sweaters on! See if you can wait a few more weeks before you get that … [Read more...]
It's well known that more and more people are choosing to build or buy green homes, focusing on energy efficiency, sustainable materials, and the environmental impact of the home's design and construction. But according to recent reports, green building labels are also a huge success in the multi-family housing industry. In a recent post, Dan Probst of … [Read more...]
Via: Green Trends from Designer Pages The term “upcycling” has been used since the early ‘90s but the practice of converting waste materials into new products of better quality has been around much longer. The trend is only growing, along with the possibilities. From transit signs to metro cards, items that have outlived their original purpose … [Read more...]
Now that the warmer weather is upon us, we think of going outdoors and spending some time on the deck, porch, or patio. A new trend is to add a rug to these spaces to help bring the indoors out (or the outdoors in?). With these rugs, you can feel good that you are also protecting the environment. Via 3Rings: Woven Rugs of Recycled Plastic by … [Read more...]
Earth Day will be here before you know it. How are you going to celebrate? There are many ways to go green, both large and small, so don't be intimidated if it seems like a lot to take in. Even making just one small change- say, replacing your old inefficient bulbs with new LED or CFL bulbs- can be a first step on the road to a more … [Read more...]
Via: Eco-Structure.com On Oct. 5 (2011), Construction Specialties (C/S) and design firm Perkins+Will launched the Building Product Transparency Project, through which they hope to create product labels containing information about how products are fabricated, specified, installed, used, and disposed. The concept of the label evolved out of the … [Read more...]
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