images viaDesignboomThat is what French designerJosselin Zaïgouchesays about his novel, if unusual, way to reduce power consumption….Read the full story on TreeHugger
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Images by B. Alter, from:Panda EyesNow in their third year, theBrit Insurance Designs of the Year Awardsshow the most innovative and forward thinking designs from around the world. The short list has just been announced and all the designs and models are on display at theDesign Museum.
Chosen by a jury and covering seven categories: architecture, fashion, furniture, graphics, interactive, product and transport, they ar…Read the full story on TreeHugger
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Images fromThe Big PictureTheLibertarian point of viewis that building codes are evil and an intrusion. They even say that “Building codes restrict innovation. If we didn’t force everyone to comply with old technological standards in construction, we would likely have developed a system that is both cheaper than current systems and more resistant against natural disasters.” Others say “Strict building codes makes it harder to build buildings. Prices of structures…Read the full story on TreeHugger
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Images fromThe Big PictureTheLibertarian point of viewis that building codes are evil and an intrusion. They even say that “Building codes restrict innovation. If we didn’t force everyone to comply with old technological standards in construction, we would likely have developed a system that is both cheaper than current systems and more resistant against natural disasters.” Others say “Strict building codes makes it harder to build buildings. Prices of structures…Read the full story on TreeHugger
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Inspired by origami and biomorphism, Dutch artist Ebére Groenouwe created theLoxolophanging lamp. Made of waste paper from a juice-carton factory (which means it’s readily recyclable), the Loxolop ships in a tidy little package, its two pieces assembled by the user on arrival.
We’ve seen other illuminative flatpack artifacts such as the laser-cut 3D lamp fromDror Benshetrit, the<a href="http://www.treehugger.com/files/2009/08/the-curly-light-energy-efficient-lam…Read the full story on TreeHugger
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We have a thing forflatpak. Whether it’s ahouse, atoy, or a piece of furniture, flatpak typically obfuscates any number of the more harmful processes of manufacturing, and also lends itself to modularity, making things portable and versatile. We first<a href="http://www.treehugger.com/files/2…Read the full story on TreeHugger
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If you’re looking for a couch and you’re not a bzillionaire, I don’t envy your plight. Finding good, affordable vintage can be hit or miss (don’t even look onNashville Craigslistif you have a sensitive gag reflex), and opting for inexpensive furniture can be just as bad, as you end up with some busted loveseat you can’t fix and are loathe to toss.
Based out of Eugene, Oregon,Ugohas a small line of simple, tasteful seatery that assembles easily, has some notable eco-attrib…Read the full story on TreeHugger
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Photo credit: Getty Images.With over a million left homeless and its capital city all but destroyed, Haiti is set to become the focus of an enormous rebuilding effort. Internationally, many are calling for a full-fledged“Marshall Plan”to rebuild the country, lasting at least a decade and costing billions of dollars. Moves this weekend tocancel its debts,while funding rebuilding efforts with grants, instead of more loans, are a positive…Read the full story on TreeHugger
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I haven’t done it yet, but for a long time I’ve wanted to write an article, some kind of hefty feature piece, rounding up a selection of the greenest, most eye-pleasing design and architecture coming out of the American South. The compendium will have to wait, but today we add another excellent specimen to the list.Structured Green, based in Savannah, Georgia, is designing and building a variety of home furnishings from a spectrum of low-impact materials such as bamboo, certifie…Read the full story on TreeHugger
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Woven from natural rattan and water hyacinth, theBulb chair from Onyxlooks like its namesake, but also integrates one: an LED light is nestled in its proboscis, giving the occupant a gentle halo of illumination. Conceived by Belgian designer Gaëtan Van de Wyer and made by Onyx in Thailand, the Bulb draws on the flexible (and rapidly renewable) properties of water hyacinth and rattan, a plant that resembles bamboo but more flexible….Read the full story on TreeHugger
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