World Design Capital 2016 – Helsinki
The tradition to award a city the title of World Design Capital started in 2008. Both Turin in Italy and Seoul in South Korea were worthy capitals but neither of …
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Dark Window Frames with Earthy Interior
I’ve always known I liked dark window frames but couldn’t actually define what it was that made them so appealing. Until I saw this picture in Steven Gambrel’s portfolio. Gambrel …
Read MoreA Stunning Earth Sheltered House in Switzerland
This is not your usual earth sheltered home. It’s cleverly built into a Southern slope of a small roundish hill featuring an amazing elliptical facade. The rough surface of the wall blends very well with the nature – it looks like a part of the hill.
Read MoreEco Fashion Predictions for 2010
Just bumped into an article on Ecouterre where a bunch of beautiful ladies and an odd gentleman is asked about their predictions of how would the Eco-fashion sector develop in 2010. I suggest you check it out. It is a bit longish but well worth reading it.
Read MoreFunctional Design Made from… Junk
It is entirely up to you whether to choose a product that has travelled thousands of miles from a country that is one of the worst pollutants ever or to choose something that is made locally from material that you have contributed.
Read MoreWaterworld New York
Following the panic-mongering of scientists alleging that many major cities of the world would be under water soon, the architects are playing with ideas of future cities. Water-channels would replace the streets and gardens and parks would move to the roofs. The project is called Aqualta.
Read MoreThings To Do With Plastic Bottles
Have you seen the Plastiki Mission Control at the National Geographic store. I went there yesterday – it is cool what you can actually do with plastic bottles. The event is on until Sunday, so you can still manage.
Read MoreHow To Embark on Low Budget Green Home Design
If you’re currently owning a house or a flat and thinking about improving your living space but unsure whether green design is right for you, start on a low budget and test-drive the sustainable ideas. Why not making it your family’s first DIY project.
Read MoreTop 10 Ways To Make your Home Greener
Some great green tips on sustainable living. Draught-proof your home. Check with your local council to see what home improvement grants or tax incentives are available where you live.
Read MorePhilosophy of Green Home Design
Generally, sustainable living makes much sense, it allows you to live a meaningful and conscious life by wholly enjoying it. The way you can look at green home design is that it is lots of fun, you can involve your family in planning the whole thing and you can do some good old DIY.
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