Green Colored Glasses- Green Kids Clothes: Electropura ReviewElectropura is run by fashion designer Lynn van Gastel who creates fashions for kids in sizes o-5 from existing materials. In today’s world where nearly everything seems to be disposable, these fashions rescue fabrics that still have tons of wear in […]
- Skateboard Sculptures of HaroshiCheck out these fantastic skateboard deck sculptures by Japanese artist Haroshi. He’s got an extremely varied portfolio of artwork made from old beat up decks. These five pieces shown here are just some of his latest sculptures. His method of wooden […]
- Eco-Friendly Gift Ideas — For the CookLooking for a green gift idea for the eco-chef in your life?? Check out these kitchen spice racks available in bamboo. Bamboo is a great wood to use because it grows extremely quickly with little water and no use of pesticides […]
- Beads For ChangeAre you looking for an eco-friendly product for the fashionista on your shopping list this year? Check out Beads for Change. This program employs women of Uganda who live in hillside slums. They are refugees after decades of war in […]
- Oil Town LivingI’ve got to admit that I live in the middle of a city fueled by oil. Make no mistake about it, Calgary is definitely an oil town. We’ve got a terrible reputation as red necks with out Stampede and a […]
- Penguin SweatersTo be clear, this post is about tiny sweaters for penguins such as pictured on the left. I am not writing about sweaters for humans with penguins on them such as this one from Chanel pictured on the right. It’s […]
- Getting In Bernie Madoff’s PantsThey say you can’t judge a man until you’ve walked a mile in his shoes so can you judge him after using his pants?? Check out the Bernie Madoff collection on Fredrick James for a cool selection of Ipad covers […]
- The Ultimate Solar LightHere in the Western world, solar lights are a novelty not a necessity. It’s easy to forget about people living on other places of our small planet that aren’t going green to save the world. They’re simply living hand to […]
- Etsy Find: Talking Squid Recycles TeesTalking Squid is not just saving the planet by recycling t-shirts, they’re also helping you save money with their huge 50% off summer sale. Yup, half off! So, what could you spend half as much on?? Well, they’ve got an outstanding […]
- Quitting SmokingQuitting smoking is one of the best things that you can do for the health of the environment and yourself. Cigarette butts make up about 80% of litter commonly found on streets. The exhaled fumes from cigarette smoke are a […]
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GLUCK+’s Tower House is an Ultra-Modern ‘Treehouse’ for a Family of Architects
Read the rest of GLUCK+’s Tower House is an Ultra-Modern ‘Treehouse’ for a Family of Architects Permalink | Add to del.icio.us | digg Post tags: Architecture, cantilever, energy conservation, GLUCK+, modern, modular, residential, solar chimney, Thomas Gluck, Tower House, treehouse … Continue reading
David Graas’ Colorful Modular Lamps Divert Plastic from the Ocean
Most plastics can be endlessly recycled without losing their indestructibility. But instead of being reused, the majority of plastics will end up as one-time-use products, finding their end as pollutants on land or in our oceans. Save Our Soup is Dutch … Continue reading
Studio G Architects Unveils Modular Sturgis Charter Public School in Hyannis, MA
Studio G Architects recently completed the design and construction of the Sturgis Charter Public School in Hyannis, MA. By stretching the technology and capabilities of permanent modular construction, the team was able to meet the project’s tight timeline and budget … Continue reading
Modularflex Disaster Shelters Pop Up Where They Are Needed Most
Anyone who has ever struggled to pitch a tent can attest to how difficult it can be to assemble a temporary shelter. Add the stress of a natural calamity, and every second saved by quick and simple construction is a blessing aided … Continue reading
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Starbucks Opens Drive-Thru Made from Recycled Shipping Containers in Northglenn, CO
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J1 Studio’s Modular “T.shelf” Takes Plywood and Zip-Ties Into a New Dimension
Los Angeles-based design firm J1 Studio has taken plywood and zip-ties out of the local hardware store and into the world of fine furnishings. Their modern, modular “T.shelf” can be assembled in a variety of different configurations to suit its … Continue reading
Team Basque’s Solar Decathlon Ekihouse Promotes Self-Sufficiency and ‘The Simple Life’
Read the rest of Team Basque’s Solar Decathlon Ekihouse Promotes Self-Sufficiency and ‘The Simple Life’ Permalink | Add to del.icio.us | digg Post tags: “energy efficiency”, Basque, bespoke furniture, Ekihouse, greywater recycling, loft design, madrid, modular, perforated steel, photovoltaics, prefabricated … Continue reading
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Team Basque’s Solar Decathlon Ekihouse Promotes Self-Sufficiency and ‘The Simple Life’
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Team Valencia’s Solar Decathlon SML System House Adapts to a Growing Family’s Needs
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