In: Organic
KAMJZ Tower in Taiwan Protects Itself from Earthquakes Using Just Rainwater
09/17/2013By gathering water during heavy periods of rainfall, the building would be able to use its mass, in combination with an impressive set of design features, to act as a defense mechanism against earthquakes.
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The Gorgeous Stola Table Lamp is Made from 100% Recycled PET Plastic
09/16/2013The lamp’s designer, Josh Jakus, was inspired by the landscape-like shape that the jagged pieces of P.E.T. form together when laying flat on a table.
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Gorgeous Eco-Friendly Villa in Bali Built Using Only Local Materials and Labor
09/13/2013Using only natural materials from within a 50-mile radius, along with local talent, Huffman bucked the trend of creating an energy- and material-hungry vacation villa that’s as demanding to build as it is to maintain.
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One Man’s Trash is Another’s Treasure
09/12/2013AlterEquo is an artistic mission: to give discarded materials a new life and purpose and create a work of art.
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South Korea’s Re;code Upcycles Deadstock Fabrics Into Contemporary Masterpieces
09/11/2013By collaborating with independent designers to transform waste into a valuable item, they hope to challenge the idea of mainstream fashion through their contemporary cool range of bags, tops and jackets in a variety of up-cycled materials.
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Peek Inside Tom Brady and Gisele Bundchen’s Eco-Mansion
09/10/2013The couple says that 90% of the materials used inside the home are either recycled or antique. Three-quarters of the project’s construction debris was also recycled.
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Emi & Eve Recycle Cambodian Bullets, Bomb Casings Into Jewelry
09/09/2013“I think it’s important as a designer, being at the start of the production process, to incorporate sustainability practices in our work . Apart from the eco/green/ethical/sustainability angle, we are about the story of positive transformation.”
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CityHEART is an Interactive Sculpture Made from Upcycled Bicycle Wheels
09/06/2013Made from twenty five disused bicycle wheels, the heart-shaped sculpture invites locals to interact with public art.
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3D Printed Wearable Planter Rings Adorn Your Hands With Tiny Plants
09/05/2013Each ring is 3D printed with Selective Laser Sintering as one piece. The rings are then hand dyed into a variety of colors and varnished to protect against water damage.
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Dramatic Greenhouses Accentuate Eco-Park Opening in Korea
09/04/2013The primary goal of the Ecoplex is to preserve the natural environment through public education while facilitating the advancement of restoration ecology as well as housing ecological artifacts for research or display.
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