The Best Green Designs From Wanted Design 2012!
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INHABITAT, May 21, 6:20pm
The Jónófón is a Flat Pack Paper and Wood Gramophone
Icelandicdesigner Jón Helgi Hólmgeirsson has created a paper gramophone that actually plays records! Dubbed Jónófón, the biodegradable design is made from a thin plywood base and a paper horn, and it can be powered by a 9 Volt battery or an external power supply. Read the rest of The Jónófón is a Flat Pack Paper [...] Read more...
INHABITAT, May 21, 6:02pm
Eyktir is a 24-Hour Clock Made from Biodegradable Cardboard
In the past, Icelanders told time using a traditional measurement system called Eykt – the day was split into eight Eyktir consisting of three hours each. Inspired these traditions, designer Jón Helgi Hólmgeirsson created a 24 hr Eyktir clock entirely made from biodegradable layered cardboard. Read the rest of Eyktir is a 24-Hour Clock Made [...] Read more...
INHABITAT, May 21, 5:16pm
Ryosuke Fukusada Unveils Glowing Wooden Light Bulb
Mixing traditional Japanese woodworking techniques with modern design, Ryosuke Fukusada has created a functional wooden light bulb! The unusual design was made using a technique called Rokuro, and it consists of an LED light bulb wrapped with a very thin layer of wood. Topped with a recyclable aluminum socket, this wooden LED light shines beautifully [...] Read more...
INHABITAT, May 21, 4:15pm
Nadia Belalia Transforms Simple Steel Steamers Into Stunning Lamps
It’s a pretty old trick to take a simple steamer or colander and use it as a light shade, so designer Nadia Belalia upped the ante with her series of transformed and customized steamer lamps. Belalia has deconstructed the lowly kitchen utensil into a series of lamps with a steampunk sensibility – rivets pin petals of folded stainless [...] Read more...
INHABITAT, May 21, 3:35pm
Off Duty No More Recycled Taxi Signs Into LED Lights
The taxi light is recognizable in great cities around the world, and now designer Guilhem de Castelbajac has immortalized the iconic item with his series of repurposed LED lamps, “Off Duty No More.” Made from an international array of recycled cab-toppers, the lamps caught our eye at this year’s ICFF. Read the rest of Off [...] Read more...
INHABITAT, May 21, 3:00pm
Barcelona’s Solar House 2.0 Pavilion Built With Modular Photovoltaic Panel Roof
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INHABITAT, May 21, 2:44pm
Demand for Fresh Water Causing Oceans to Rise Faster Than Melting Glaciers
Waterlevel Photo by Shutterstock A study published in Nature Geoscience concluded that the global demand for fresh water is contributing to the oceans’ rise faster than the impact of global warming on melting glaciers. The trillions of tons of fresh water pumped out of underground aquifers, and then used for irrigation and to keep cities [...] Read more...
INHABITAT, May 21, 2:20pm
Tomomi Sayuda’s Handwoven Paper Daydream Lamps Float Like Glowing Blossoms
We loved the colorful airy grouping of Tomomi Sayuda’s Daydream Lamps at this past weekend’s ICFF. The paper lanterns are crafted from handwoven Japanese paper, with the delicate swirls of color which softly infuse a room with light in the form of a cluster of flower blooms in Spring. Read the rest of Tomomi Sayuda’s [...] Read more...
INHABITAT, May 21, 1:40pm
Stanford University Study finds that Global Ecosystems Being Permanently Damaged By Mankind
A team from Stanford University have released a report that states ecological chains worldwide are being damaged by human influence. Mankind’s impact on the natural world is a subject of constant debate and controversy. While there are those that believe we are fundamental in destroying the world around us, others believe the planet and survive and adapt to [...] Read more...
INHABITAT, May 21, 1:20pm
OMA’s Folded CCTV Tower in Beijing is Now Complete
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INHABITAT, May 21, 12:50pm
Ben Long Etches Beautiful Reverse Graffiti Drawings in Exhaust Grime on Commercial Trucks
British artist Ben Long uses a surprising medium for his reverse graffiti artwork – the grime that builds up from exhaust emissions on traveling cube trucks. Using only his finger, the artist has created a series of ephemeral drawings of children, birds and other animals in the layers of dirt. The project, called “The Great [...] Read more...
INHABITAT, May 21, 12:37pm
The Stillwater Energy Plant in Nevada is the World’s First Solar-Geothermal Hybrid Facility
The world’s first Solar-Geothermal Hybrid power plant has been inaugurated in the town of Fallon, Nevada. Just ten months ago Nevada Senator Harry Reid announced that the addition of solar panels to the existing Stillwater geothermal plant would create the pioneering hybrid renewable energy facility, which can now produce 59MW of clean power, enough to power [...] Read more...
INHABITAT, May 21, 12:34pm
Philip Starck’s Elegant Zero-Waste Broom Chair is Crafted From Recycled Industrial Waste
French designer Philip Starck is exhibiting his elegant recycled Broom Chair at this year’s bustling ICFF. Made from 90% recycled industrial waste, the Broom Chair made its debut at Milan Furniture Fair, where we first spotted its classic, sustainable form. Designed for Emeco — the firm who made the 111 Navy Chair from recycled plastic bottles [...] Read more...
INHABITAT, May 21, 11:42am
Peteris Zilbers’ MoodBroom is a Quirky LED Lamp Disguised as a Broom
Here’s one design that really “cleaned up” at New York Design Week – an LED lamp disguised as a broom. Spotted by our editors at ICFF, the MoodBroom by Peteris Zilbers looks like a mundane mop at first glance, but upon further inspection, you can see that it is actually a source of light. The [...] Read more...
INHABITAT, May 21, 11:34am
QisDesign’s Aurelia LED Lamp Looks Like a Mesmerizing Underwater Jellyfish!
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INHABITAT, May 21, 11:27am
Grassy PicNYC Table Brings Al Fresco Dining to Your Living Room
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INHABITAT, May 21, 10:40am
The Gilded Age Boldt Castle in Upstate New York Sits on Its Own Island
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INHABITAT, May 21, 10:04am
Study Suggests That Men Are Unwilling To Go Vegetarian Because It’s Not “Macho”
A new study published in the Journal of Consumer Research suggests that decades of marketing have left many men unwilling to make the switch to a vegetarian diet because it is not perceived as “macho” enough. It is well known that the meat industry is one of the primary contributors to global emissions and many studies, such [...] Read more...
INHABITAT, May 21, 9:45am
After Closure of All Nuclear Power Plants, Japan Urges Population To Cut Power Use By 15% To Avoid Blackouts
Since Japan shut down all its nuclear power stations in the wake of the Fukushima disaster, the country has been exploring ways to replace the 30 percent of national power which was generated by nuclear energy. Ideas to diversify the national power grid range from tapping into local geothermal springs to investing in tidal power. [...] Read more...
INHABITAT, May 21, 9:34am
Mind Igloo is a Temporary Shelter Made of Recycled Hot Air Balloons
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INHABITAT, May 21, 9:13am
Model Citizens Creates a Hub for Emerging Green Creatives at NY Design Week
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INHABITAT, May 20, 1:18pm
iTree is an iPod Docking Station Made out of an Entire Tree Trunk
How much wood would a woodchuck chuck if a woodchuck was making itself an iPod docking station? Answer: An entire tree, if KMKG Studio has anything to say about it. We spotted the Portugal-based design studio’s massive iTree speaker system, which is made of a whole tree trunk, at ICFF yesterday, and found it hard [...] Read more...
INHABITAT, May 20, 11:59am
Lady Gaga Wears Another “Meat Dress”, Tweets Photo Of Herself
Really, Lady Gaga? While we’re not surprised about Gaga’s second meat dress, which she proudly tweeted a photo of herself wearing while playing a show in Tokyo, we are disappointed. Hopefully she can think of another outrageous fashion statement to make with less of an ick factor next time, although we can’t be sure if [...] Read more...
INHABITAT, May 20, 11:48am
Due To Industry Pressure FDA Delays New Sunscreen Labeling Rules for 6 Months
The FDA announced on May 11 that they’ll be delaying implementation of pending sunscreen regulations that were supposed to mandate how sunscreens are labeled and marketed. These changes that would have make it easier for consumers to choose safe and effective sunscreens have been put off, apparently due to pressure from cosmetic industry groups. This means that unfortunately, [...] Read more...
INHABITAT, May 20, 11:15am
Fish Pedicures Could Cause Dangerous Bacterial Infections, CDC Warns
Photo by Shutterstock It turns out that fish pedicures aren’t just a bizarre beauty ritual — they’re also potentially dangerous. This week, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention published a new report that examined the types of bacteria associated with Garra rufa, an inch-long toothless carp that nibbles away at dead skin. Citing the risk of dangerous [...] Read more...
INHABITAT, May 20, 9:00am
Nervous System’s Ethereal 3D-Printed LED Leaf Lamps Shine Light on Natural Design
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INHABITAT, May 20, 8:04am
PHOTOS: NYU’s ITP Thesis Show Highlights 3D-Printing Technology and Crowd-sourcing
Read the rest of PHOTOS: NYU’s ITP Thesis Show Highlights 3D-Printing Technology and Crowd-sourcing Permalink | Add to del.icio.us | digg Post tags: green design, itp 2012, itp 2012 show, ITP SPRING SHOW, nyu itp 2012 spring show, NYU ITP Student Show Read more...
INHABITAT, May 19, 7:12pm
Danish Study Links Co-Sleeping To Decreased Risk of Obesity
Co-sleeping — when babies and young children share a bed with one or both of their parents — has now been linked to reduced obesity. According to a new Danish study, children who regularly co-sleep with their parents are 70-percent less likely to be overweight when compared to kids who never sleep with their parents. So what’s [...] Read more...
INHABITAT, May 19, 3:36pm
Police Officers Keep Cool in the Heat With Air-Conditioned Bulletproof Vests
If you’ve ever seen police officers walking around in full gear during a heat wave, you’ve probably felt a little faint just looking at them. Lucky for them, scientists from the Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology (EMPA) have devised a new “smart” protective garment that cools down your body instead of keeping it heated [...] Read more...
INHABITAT, May 19, 11:59am
Inhabitat is Reporting LIVE From ICFF 2012!
Heads up design fans! ICFF 2012 just kicked off in NYC and Inhabitat is reporting live from the Javits Center to bring you the best green designs from this year’s show. We’ll be publishing breaking design coverage throughout the day, so keep checking back – and make sure to follow Inhabitat’s Twitter for live tweets [...] Read more...
INHABITAT, May 19, 10:34am
6 Monstrous Sculptures Made From Recycled Vehicles
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INHABITAT, May 18, 5:17pm
6 Cozy Cocoons to Retreat From The World
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INHABITAT, May 18, 4:43pm
Win an Eco-Friendly Swimsuit From Eco Swim (Worth $124!)
We’re counting down the minutes until we can yell out “Summer!” and dive straight into a pool of bright blue water. Just in time to beat the heat, we’re giving away an Eco Swim by Aqua Green swimsuit of your choice to help you make the most of your sunny days. So whether you’re all about [...] Read more...
INHABITAT, May 18, 3:57pm
Murray Legge’s Gorgeous Pool House Is Topped Off With a Green Roof Oasis
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INHABITAT, May 18, 3:44pm
Wood-Like Cardboard Stools Pop Up in a Snap and Can Hold 440 Pounds!
Hen and Hammock‘s beautiful tree trunk stool and scrap wood stool are very cleverly designed pieces of cardboard furniture. The stools are printed with weathered wood patterns, they can stand up to an astonishing 440 pounds (200kg) of weight, and each one only takes three minutes to assemble. The article above was submitted to us by [...] Read more...
INHABITAT, May 18, 3:02pm
Artist Jeff Ivanhoe Creates Pop Art Mosaics from Recycled Aluminum Cans
AluMosaics is an art form that transforms aluminum cans into stunning works of art. Founded by artist Jeff Ivanhoe, AluMosaics combines recycling with creativity and imagination. Ivanhoe recycles soda and beer cans into beautiful mosaic-style images that celebrate Americana. The subjects of Iavanhoe’s mosaics span everything from classic cars to Elvis. Want to create your own aluminum [...] Read more...
INHABITAT, May 18, 2:40pm
How To: Recycle a Cardboard Box Into a DIY Earring Holder
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INHABITAT, May 18, 2:24pm
6 Mind-Boggling Examples of Intricate Tiny Art
Read the rest of 6 Mind-Boggling Examples of Intricate Tiny Art Permalink | Add to del.icio.us | digg Post tags: anastassia elias, Anja Markiewicz, Art, bonsai, brazilian art, british art, Butterflies, Cardboard Toilet Paper Rolls, castles, chinese art, Dalton Ghetti, Dragonflies, ephemeral art, Ephemeral Pictures, Foliages Art, French Art, german art, Japanese art, Japanese Bonsai [...] Read more...
INHABITAT, May 18, 2:00pm
Company & Company’s Wood Ladder Folds Down to Fit in Even the Tightest Corner
Our living spaces are getting smaller and smaller, and keeping something like a ladder in our apartment is usually out of the question. Designed by Company & Company, this cool, new design comes from the need to simplify an everyday object into something that can easily be stored out of sight with a minimum required [...] Read more...
INHABITAT, May 18, 1:40pm
100-Foot Subsea Turbine Successfully Installed at World’s First Tidal Farm Off the Coast of Scotland
Tidal farms, which use underwater turbines to harness the power of the planet’s oceans and convert it into electricity, are something that we frequently mention here at Inhabitat. While there are plans to build them all over the world, Scotland achieved a major milestone this week by successfully installing a 10MW tidal power array in the Sound [...] Read more...
INHABITAT, May 18, 1:21pm
Steven Chu Talks Science and Renewables, But Steers Clear of Policy at World Renewable Energy Forum
Dr. Steven Chu, head of the US Department of Energy, gave an information-packed, 50-minute speech at the World Renewable Energy Forum in Denver on Wednesday. Speaking to a crowd of renewable energy leaders, Dr. Chu patted the industry on its head but didn’t have many bones to feed a hungry audience. The talk felt more like a college lecture than a political [...] Read more...
INHABITAT, May 18, 1:00pm
Xieria House II is a Light-Filled Modern Home in Portugal that Harmonizes with the Surrounding Landscape
Read the rest of Xieria House II is a Light-Filled Modern Home in Portugal that Harmonizes with the Surrounding Landscape Permalink | Add to del.icio.us | digg Post tags: A2 Arquitectos, eco design, glass curtain, green design, Leiria Portugal, Mediterranean climate, natural sunlight, pine siding, sustainable design Read more...
INHABITAT, May 18, 12:40pm
Probiomed is a High-Tech & Eco Friendly Medical Research Center in Mexico
Read the rest of Probiomed is a High-Tech & Eco Friendly Medical Research Center in Mexico Permalink | Add to del.icio.us | digg Post tags: "sustainable architecture", biomedical facility, Daylighting, eco design, eco laboratory, green architecture, Green Building, green design, grupo de diseno urbano, medical facility, mexico, probiomed, rainwater collection, rainwater harvesting, research facility, Sustainable [...] Read more...
INHABITAT, May 18, 12:20pm
Africa’s First Ethanol Cooking Fuel Plant Opens in Mozambique
Yesterday Africa’s first bio-ethanol cooking fuel plant opened in central Mozambique. The partnership between Novozymes and CleanStar Mozambique, NDZiLO, will provide cleaner, safer and cheaper cooking biofuel for families in Mozambique who generally rely on charcoal for cooking. At full capacity the plant will produce 8000 gallons of ethanol a week, which the company will [...] Read more...
INHABITAT, May 18, 12:00pm
Dwell Announces Five Finalists for their Mid-Century Modern LEGO Design Contest!
Our friends over at Dwell partnered with Pacific Standard Time to search for the best architectural LEGO masterpiece for Dwell on Design, and they’ve just announced their five finalists in the competition. This year’s contestants were asked to recreate the classic California mid-century modern home, all in the classic toy bricks. Readers of Dwell voted [...] Read more...
INHABITAT, May 18, 11:40am
Terracotta-Colored High School in Senegal Only Needs A/C 2 Months a Year
Read the rest of Terracotta-Colored High School in Senegal Only Needs A/C 2 Months a Year Permalink | Add to del.icio.us | digg Post tags: Dakar, dayligting, eco design, green design, high thermal inertia, Jean Mermoz High School, local craftsmen, local materials, passive design, rainwater harvesting, Senegal, sustainable design Read more...
INHABITAT, May 18, 10:56am
Bjorn Holm Recycles Broken Skateboards Into an Awesome Surfboard
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INHABITAT, May 18, 10:30am
The Chen House is a Disaster-Proof Farmhouse in Taiwan
Read the rest of The Chen House is a Disaster-Proof Farmhouse in Taiwan Permalink | Add to del.icio.us | digg Post tags: bioclimatic design, Casagrande Laboratory, Chen House, Datun, earthquakes, eco design, farmhouse, green design, natural disasters, sustainable design, Taiwan, typhoons, wooden construction Read more...
INHABITAT, May 18, 9:30am
Wang Zhiyuan’s 37-Foot-Tall Trash Tornado Spirals Into the Sky
Read the rest of Wang Zhiyuan’s 37-Foot-Tall Trash Tornado Spirals Into the Sky Permalink | Add to del.icio.us | digg Post tags: Beijing Artists, Chinese Artists, eco design, green design, recycle art, recycled plastic bottle tower, recycled plastic bottles, sustainable design, Thrown to the WInd, Wang Zhiyuan Read more...
INHABITAT, May 18, 8:44am