From solar cell origami lamps to cute nano-origami animals, we cant get enough of the Japanese art of folding paper. The newest origami creations to catch our eye are Takayuki Horis beautiful folded figures, which feature 8 endangered species. Dubbed Oritsunagumono things folded and connected [...]
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Maison Container Lille is composed of 8 standard shipping containers stacked on top of each other in a [...] In an effort to raise awareness about the environmental impact of its devices, technology giant ATT will be putting eco-rating stickers on all of their branded mobile phones. The system will go into effect later this year and will set a standard in an industry where such a big leap has yet to be made. The stickers will give the devices ratings on low-impact materials, end of [...] Check out 6 awesome buildings from around the world that are made entirely out of recycled materials: Artist Victor Moore Builds an Incredible Junk Castle for Just $500 Starbucks Opens New Reclamation Drive Thru Made From Recycled Shipping Containers [...] All of the bedrooms in the Bridge House are situated on the lower floor, which faces south towards a breathtaking landscape. This section of the home is also carefully shaded in order to mitigate excess solar gain. The [...] Hinrichsens Snow Drawings project is a community endeavor that has run for 3 days over the past two weeks, and has relied on the enthusiasm of local inhabitants to create. A contemporary artist visiting from San Francisco, Hinrichsen [...]
The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation has brought a distinctive approach to problems of global development: a sense of urgency, a willingness to make big investments in pursuit of ambitious targets, and above all a hard-nosed insistence on results that can be counted and documented. The Gateses, who are heavily involved in managing the foundation that bears their name, take the view that setting explicit numerical targets and holding people to them is one key to progress. Now Mr. Gates is calling for a [...] The Icehotel, situated by the Torne River in Jukkasjarvi, has been rebuilt each year for over 20 years. An Ice Farm located nearby provides the Icehotel with an incredible 30,000 tonnes of snow and ice each year to construct the 60 [...] Located in the beautiful valley of Savoie, France, Becks patterned snow circles decorate the expanses of the frozen lakes outside of the ski runs at Les Arcs ski resort. Overlooking [...] Please understand that we here at Inhabitat try to give everyone a fair shake, but with the current state of affairs concerning climate change deniers in the Republican Party, it is difficult to keep our cool. Inside Climate News seems to have had the same issue as of late and have released an article this week detailing a number of preeminent climatologists who also happen to be registered [...] We recently showed you Formafantasmas crafty vessels made from flour, agricultural waste and limestone, but the design studio has developed another amazing set of archaic-looking objects. Commissioned by Plart, From solar cell origami lamps to cute nano-origami animals, we cant get enough of the Japanese art of folding paper. The newest origami creations to catch our eye are Takayuki Horis beautiful folded figures, which feature 8 endangered species. Dubbed Oritsunagumono things folded and connected [...] Costello Tagliapietras Fall/Winter 2012 debut was oneNew York Fashion Week shownot to be missed. Thebrazenyet feminine line was awash with abstract prints, bold solids, and plenty of sophistication. Check out our video above for a front-row view of the show, which dazzled crowds with everything from flowing, kaleidoscopic gowns to high-tech AirDye ensembles.
A thin translucent membrane will fill the center of the Gordon Bunshaft building. Its sky blue tone will be darkest at the top and it will become more and more transparent toward the bottom floors so visitors can enjoy [...] Toyota is set to unveil a new super mini hybrid concept, the FT-Bh, at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show on March 6th. According to Toyota, the new hybrid concept has about the same interior room as the Toyota Yaris, but is smaller and lighter than the Toyota Aygo, the smallest Toyota sold in Europe. The modular construction is a collection of fabricated shapes, such as a polyhedron of 12 surfaces, that make up a larger lattice within the top canopy. According to reports, the center is situated within an area that lacks public infrastructure and has larger [...] Construction is to begin in March on Mongolias first wind farm, and its backers hope it will be the beginning of a renewable energy boom. Mongolias first wind installation is a $120 million project that will provide 5 percent of the countrys electricity demand. Transmission lines were installed last year, while turbine construction waited out the fierce Mongolian winter. It is scheduled to begin in March. The 50-megawatt installation will provide the first new power added to [...] Guilherme Torres was attracted to Victor Brecherats old home because of its compact size (130 m) and privileged location on one of the most charming streets in the Jardins neighborhood in So Paulo. [...] Decorating your home can be a rewarding way to spend your time and money and investing in beautiful, eco-friendly furnishings is a great way to express yourself and give any room a boost while supporting the environment. There is still a lingering stereotype about green design being boring or crunchy, but nothing could be further from the truth. There are many high-end designer furniture pieces that are as light on the earth as they are easy on the eyes. [...] If you like to unwind by soaking in the tub with a good book, how about bathing in literature instead with artist Vanessa Mancinis Bath of Knowledge? This novel idea (excuse the pun) is made almost entirely out of books, each one cut and fitted by the artist herself. The books have been layered onto a metal frame that rests on top of four [...] Norwegian photographer Carl-Fredric Salicath yearned for the mechanical simplicity of traditional film photography. So when he set about building his own camera he used the most elemental construction tool of all: LEGOs! His fully-functional LEGO camera, dubbed LegoFlex B1, is loosely modeled on a Rolleiflex the [...] A dangerous shell shortage has been threatening the lives of ocean-dwelling hermit crabs, forcing them to find homes in pieces of sea garbage however Makerbot Industries has come to the rescue with a line of eco-friendly 3D printed hermit crab shells! Last year, Makerbot called out to the 3D printing world for eco-friendly designed replacement shells that could be given to domestic hermit crabs, [...] West 21st is a 3,070 sq ft singly family home with a detached garage built on a 42 ft wide lot [...] Researchers at Drexel University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania have been hard at work on a mission to create 3D-printed dinosaur robots. It may sound crazy, but3D printing will allow the researchers to cheaply and efficiently replicate bones that previously were cast with plaster molds. The new digital technique will allow the team to create small, scale models of large dinosaurs and then turn those models into robots [...] The PaperChair is an eco-friendly chair made from 100% recycled materials, including expired flour and old newspapers. To create the chair,two students of Faculty of Architecture in Slovenia, Peter Plantan and Nusa Zupanc, first used thinly shredded old newspaper, a natural flour-based glue and recycled foam board to create a molded frame.After a mold was shaped, damp paper slices were layered andpressed together to form the surface of [...] Talk about a face lift! Making waves with hisstreet art that transforms enormous abandoned structures into giant portraits,Russian artist Nikita Nomerz uses details already present at the sites he chooses to create his crazy faces. Nomerz travels to cities across his native country to make these creative pieces and as opposed to painting over a wall to create something clean and new, he uses [...] Located in the beautiful valley of Savoie, France, Becks patterned snow circles decorate the expanses of the frozen lakes outside of the ski runs at Les Arcs ski resort. Overlooking [...] House in Never Never Land was built on a 1300 square meter allotment in the Cala Vadella Valley of Ibiza. A verdant island that fosters fauna and flora, the land prompted the owners of this particular home to want [...] Hold onto to your seats because LEGO has just announced its newestArchitecture Series release, and its a model of architect Jrn Utzonsiconic Sydney Opera House! The beautiful design that has become synonymous with both Australia and opera houses is the 12th in the LEGO series, and joins the likes of Frank Lloyd Wrights Falling Water, the Burj Dubai and Mies van der Rohes Farnsworth House. [...] Researchers at Drexel University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania have been hard at work on a mission to create 3D-printed dinosaur robots. It may sound crazy, but3D printing will allow the researchers to cheaply and efficiently replicate bones that previously were cast with plaster molds. The new digital technique lets the team create small, scale models of large dinosaurs and then turn those models into robots in order [...] |
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