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READER TIP: Bent and Sliced House by Hufft Projects

Designed by Hufft Projects, the “Bent and Sliced House” puts an innovative idea – bending a home to accommodate the curving slope of the site – into action. In addition to bending the house, slicing and unfolding it in a manner similar to Japanese Origami is introduced to create clerestories allowing opportunities for daylighting and [...]Designed by Hufft Projects, the “Bent and Sliced House” puts an innovative idea – bending a home to accommodate the curving slope of the site – into action....

Beautiful Snow-Inspired Lamp Made from Sugar

Many of us can’t wait until spring is finally arrives at our doorsteps, but you have to admit there is something really special about atmospheric glow of winter snow. Designer Anna Palomaa has taken that inspiring light and recreated it in her Kide Lamp. Made from sugar and completely biodegradable, the lamp resembles the glittering [...]Many of us can’t wait until spring is finally arrives at our doorsteps, but you have to admit there is something really special about atmospheric glow of win...

OPOWER Encourages Efficiency With Energy Report Cards

Most Americans would have a fit if their credit card or cell phone company sent a dollar amount at the end of the month with no itemized description to match. But we tolerate it from our utility companies with little complaint. If we’re going to change our energy habits, we’re going to need more information [...]Most Americans would have a fit if their credit card or cell phone company sent a dollar amount at the end of the month with no itemized description to match. But we tolerate it from ...

HOM and Cisco Brothers Unveil New Line of Eco-Friendly Outdoor Furniture

Just in time for spring, Hom, purveyor of stylish, modern, prefab double-wides, furniture, accessories, and lighting, has teamed with eco-friendly LA-based furniture manufacturer Cisco Brothers to announce a new line of sustainable outdoor furniture. Crafted with sustainable materials and environmentally responsible manufacturing techniques, the new line offers up a mix of tables, dining and [...]Just in time for spring, Hom, purveyor of stylish, modern, prefab double-wides, furniture, acces...

PREFAB FRIDAY: Ideabox’s Fortino Prefab House Debuts in Portland

Last weekend, Ideabox debuted their newest prefab home at the Portland Home and Garden Show. The Fortino is meant for an urban lot and packs a lot in a small punch. The two bedroom house easily fits into a 50 x 100 foot space, with plenty of room around it for a yard and landscaping. [...]Last weekend, Ideabox debuted their newest prefab home at the Portland Home and Garden Show. The Fortino is meant for an urban lot and packs a lot in a small punch. The two bedroom house easily fits into a 5...

Obama to Announce “Cash for Caulkers” Program Today

Greening your home may soon entitle you to some extra green from the government. President Obama is set to announce the details of his “Cash for Caulkers” program today. If passed by Congress, the initiative will allocate about $6 billion to create jobs and provide incentives for American homes to become more energy efficient. Read the [...]Greening your home may soon entitle you to some extra green from the government. President Obama is set to announce the details of his “Cash for Caulkers”...

Wood Pallets Repurposed into Modular Furniture

Swiss designer Sibylle Stoeckl has come up with a new way to repurpose old and discarded wood pallets. In a series called Le Cageot, Stoeckl takes standard crates and turns them into modular pieces which can be combined and stacked into a variety of shapes and sizes. The unfinished wood also makes an ideal canvas [...]Swiss designer Sibylle Stoeckl has come up with a new way to repurpose old and discarded wood pallets. In a series called Le Cageot, Stoeckl takes standard crates and turns them...

Bloom Box “Miracle” Micro Power Plant Officially Unveiled

Read the rest of Bloom Box “Miracle” Micro Power Plant Officially UnveiledPermalink | Add to del.icio.us | diggPost tags: “clean energy”, bloom box, bloom energy, ebay, emission free power, fuel cell power, green design, home power plant, K.R. Sridhar, sustainable design Read the rest of Bloom Box “Miracle” Micro Power Plant Officially Unveiled Permalink | Add to del.icio.us | digg Post tags: “clean energy”, bloom box, bloom energy, ebay, emission free power, fuel cell power, green desi...

Bloom Energy Set to Unveil “Miraculous” Micro Power Plant

The news wires are buzzing today with hype surrounding the Bloom Box, a “revolutionary” micro power plant that is purported to produce a steady supply of clean, cheap, and efficient energy. The box is set to be officially unveiled this Wednesday, so details are scant and skepticism reigns, however the company has already garnered an [...]The news wires are buzzing today with hype surrounding the Bloom Box, a “revolutionary” micro power plant that is purported to produce a steady supply of cle...

Build It Green is a One Stop Reclaimed Materials Shop in NYC

Permalink | Add to del.icio.us | diggPost tags: "green furniture", build it green, build it green nyc, buy green furniture, buy recycled furniture, eco design, green building materials, green design, new york city, Recycled Materials, reused materials, salvaged materials Permalink | Add to del.icio.us | digg Post tags: "green furniture", build it green, build it green nyc, buy green furniture, buy recycled furniture, eco design, green building materials, green design, new york c...

ECO ART: Vintage Needlework Upcycled as Trophy Art

Saddened by the sight of abandoned needlework, a family of designers at Frederique Morrel have made upcycling tapestry their main passion. From old piles of handmade drapes, to forgotten pillows, to intricately woven knick-knaks leftover from the neigbor’s rummage sale, these designers are rescuing embroidery from oblivion by transforming passed over pieces into new beautifully crafted foot-stools, couches, and stunning woodland creatures.One of the most striking [...]Saddened by the sight of...

“Grass Mirror” Planter Wall Adds Green to Any Room

Check out this tip we received from reader isupereco: “H2O Architects designed an incredible looking wall planter dubbed the “Grass Mirror.” The planter is 43 inches long and 4 inches deep and adds a stunning effect to any room. The “Grass Mirror” is actually made up of highly reflective polished stainless steel which creates a [...]Check out this tip we received from reader isupereco: “H2O Architects designed an incredible looking wall planter dubbed the “Grass Mirror.” The planter is 43 inc...

Upward Bound: LA Designers Create Happy Spaces for Homeless Families

A crowd that included actor/activist Don Cheadle gathered last week to celebrate the completion of the Upward Bound House Family Shelter in Culver City, Los Angeles, what is undeniably one of the prettiest and most cheerful homeless shelters we’ve ever seen. Once the site of a rundown motel with transient tenants, this 18-unit complex [...]A crowd that included actor/activist Don Cheadle gathered last week to celebrate the completion of the Upward Bound House Family Shelter in Culver City, L...

Battery-recycling law in force

Shoppers will be able to recycle old batteries in thousands of shops across the country from today.

OSUSOWAKE Planting System Lets You Share Your Greenery

Growing and sharing greenery has never been easier or more fun! This OSUSOWAKE (which means sharing in Japanese) planter uses a new lightweight material called Puffcal to grow plants. Once the seedlings sprout, you can cut up and divide the material to distribute to friends and family. It’s a piece of cake, and it looks [...]Growing and sharing greenery has never been easier or more fun! This OSUSOWAKE (which means sharing in Japanese) planter uses a new lightweight material called Puffcal to...