Spotted by CollabCubed on the streets of New York, this custom built lamp is the fantastic creation of designer Christian DuCharme. DuCharmehas made an art out of repurposing paper cups, coffee filters, and plastic spoons, creating dazzling and dramatic lighting fixtures from the recycled materials. Currently, installed at the Lafayette Espresso Bar and Market, this along with his 300 Cups Lamp are enchanting and enlightening visitors on the [...]
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Summer slipped by so quickly, and boy have we been feeling the chill across the country. Whether youve been battling heavy rain, strong winds, or are simply spending your days strolling your local park crunching leavesbeneathyour feet, this brisk weather definitely calls for a bit of a coverup. Just in time for the cold weather seasons, weve rounded up14 eco-friendly trench coats, blazers, and parkas sure to [...] The dream of going wireless with a laptop or iPad becomes pretty meaningless when reality hits and your left with a battery drained to nothing. ButVoltaicsnew solar backpack brings things back into balance,giving you the option to recharge your laptop and othergadgetseven if the sun isnt shining! Incorporating a battery with a sewn in 10 watt monocrystal solar module, the setup has two power ports and four [...] Saudi Arabia leading the solar charge? It sounds unlikely, butSaudi Aramco and Showa Shell Sekiyu KK, in partnership with the Saudi Electricity Company, have just completed construction of a 500 kilowatt working solar power plant in the Kingdomdesert.Rather than burn 28,000 barrels of diesel per year at the Farasan Island facility to produce electricity, the Saudis have decided to let the sun do all the work. [...] This installation is just one part of the prolific artists Tobacco Project which examines the culture and production of tobacco from the perspective of this contemporary Chinese artist. Laid out across the exhibition hall at Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, [...] Van Egeraats innovative extension to the museum deeply roots the Drents within the surrounding city of Assen. The undulating roof curves to create serene gentle hills above. The new hills are lined with plants and guarded pathways [...] What is striking about the home is how well the old and the new have been integrated. Relying on modern glass and old stone walls, the fusion creates a [...] One of the most mysterious towers ever conceived, the Tower For the Dead is actually a practical solution that adresses the needs of our growing and aging population. The proposal won honorable mention in the 2011 eVolo Skyscraper Competition for its vertical eco graveyard concept, which frees up valuable land in overcrowded Mexico City. However, the tower provides more than just a mode for saving space [...] For its second year in a row, the ICD/ITKE Research Pavilion is a chance to explore architecture through [...] It is well-documented that improved access to information has the power to transform individuals and communities, so UNICEF contributed funding to bring 100 new computer kiosks powered by the sun to youth centers throughout Uganda. They are constructed off-site out of [...] When a boats usefulness dies, why not give it a new life? This floating garden can be seen in Chicagos Lincoln Park, and is a wonderful example of recycled art. The retired lifeguard boat is a seventeen-foot Boston Whaler that is secured by three concrete block anchors, and has been planted with a colorful array of vegetation of all kinds. Via Econesting via [...] The Obama Administration just announced that they are ordering an independent, non-partisan review and analysis of the Energy Departments entire loan portfolio. The administrations large energy loans recently came under fire after Solyndra, a California-based solar manufacturer that received a $535 million loan guarantee from the Department of Energy, filed for bankruptcy. The White House is calling for the review partially to quell Republican accusations that the [...] This sexy new electric motorcycle, called the Volta BCN, is set to hit the market in Q2 of next year in Spain and promises to be the perfect ride for the urban environmentalist. The electric motorcycle world is getting larger by the minute and bikes like the BRD Redshift and Orphiro are hitting the market this year, so Volta has a bit of competition to go up [...] The Inhabitat team is about to do something wed never thought wed do. Were going to advise you to stop recycling something that is fully recyclable: thermal cash register receipts. It turns out that the ubiquitous receipts the kind you find at most major department stores, grocery stores, bank machines etc. contain the nasty cancer causing chemical Bisphenol A or BPA for short. When you recycle the [...] Earlier this year we reported on the opening of the stunning Salvador DalMuseum located in St. Petersburg, Florida. The museum is home to the worlds largest collection of Dal works, and since its debut this past April, the dazzling venue has already welcomed over 300,000 visitors. With its clean minimalist lines juxtaposed against a sparkling geodesic glass atrium, the spectacular structure designed by HOK stands as a work of art in its own right, while still payinghomage to the spirit [...] After years ofbuilding up her garden, Lea was satisfied with her efforts, but it was a small corner within her yard in which she had tried [...] MDW Architecture Revamps Belgium Le Lorraine Apartment Complex with Green Roofs and Natural LightingPreviously, walls blocked most of the light that would have otherwise penetrated the buildings, so MDW raised the complexs elevation so that it is now illuminated during the day without artificial lighting. Each new simplex, duplex, and triplex has a private [...] MATERIALS: - Old black dress or shirt - One yard red felt - White and black felt or material - Black marker - Hot glue gun - Optional sequins (one yard red) or glitter STEP 1: THE FELT Stop [...] Remember when electric vehicles were just toasters on wheels? Not anymore! Especially with vehicles like this banana-colored all-electricVarley evR450 sports car. Varley is an Australian company that up until now has made nothing but utilitarian [...] TheElm Apartments are located on Dorcas Street just off tree lined St. Kilda Road. In keeping with the [...] Scientists have identified a fungus as the cause of the rapidly spreading and deadly white nose syndrome that has killed bats across at least 16 states and four Canadian provinces since first being discovered in a New York cave in 2006. The research, led by the U.S. Geological Survey, was published in Nature. Knowing the cause of the disease won’t stop it from spreading, or killing. About 80% of bats in infected caves have died in the Northeast, where white noes syndrome [...] The incident took place on Halloween weekend, 63 years ago. Over time, we learned from the incident. Congress passed laws, the laws were enforced, business practices changed dramatically, and the chances of such an incident ever happening again in the U.S. became minuscule. Still, it’s worth retelling the story, especially now, when the laws that resulted from the incident are under ideological attack from political figures who might not know about the incident or, worse, might believe there is no role for government [...] Halloween can be among the most wasteful holidays if you only buy store-bought, disposable decorations, but it doesnt have to be! One sure way to lower your Halloween eco-footprint is to make your own reusable decorations. In this easy, six-step tutorial, well show you how to make super-spooky homemade window silhouettes. All you need is a roll of recycled paper and some eco-friendly paint. And [...] |
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