green Interiors
VIDEO: THE LED BULB CHALLENGE – We Upgrade 5 Designer Lamps at ICFF With Low-Energy LED Bulbs
By now, we hope that most of you know that swapping incandescent bulbs with LED bulbs saves money and energy, but there’s still a lingering misconception that LED bulbs emit a cold, bluish light
Meet Salvage Secrets Author Joanne Palmisano at a Book Signing and Cocktail Party Tonight in Brooklyn
Interested in learning more about how to create awesome interiors out of reclaimed materials? Head over to Build It Green‘s Gowanus location tonight for a special visit from Joanne Palmisano, the
Seung Han Lee’s Magazine Rack Chair Saves Space in Small Apartments
Designer Seung Han Lee has developed a clever multifunctional chair that does double duty as a storage rack for magazines. Dubbed the Magazine Rack Chair, the space-saving design features a series of
VIDEO: Inhabitat Lighting Makeover – Inhabitots Editor Julie Seguss Gets a Money-Saving Light Bulb Overhaul
If you read our enlightening “how to switch to LED bulbs” tutorial, you’ve hopefully already seen how much money and energy you can save by replacing your incandescent bulbs, but we
“Lit” Light Bulb Combines LED Technology With Fiber Optics
The “Lit” concept bulb designed by Elie Ahovi is an extremely elegant and innovative combination of LED and fiber optic technology, and could pave the way for incandescent replacements of the
Kursi Java is a Biodegradable Rattan Seat For Sitting Comfortably on the Floor
Made entirely from woven biodegradable rattan, Kursi Java is a seat for sitting comfortably on the floor. The design supports a variety of seating positions, and it was created by Industrial Designer
Mischer’traxler’s ‘Reversed Volumes’ Bowls are Cast From Fruits and Vegetables
Vienna-based Mischer’traxler captured the textures and shapes of different vegetables to create a colorful line of tablewear. Called Reversed Volumes, the long-lasting ceramic vessels are imprinted
John Meng’s Beautiful Lamps Are Made with Upcycled Wine Bottles
Designer John Meng has come up with a series of gorgeous and green lamps made with upcycled wine bottles. Each lamp carries the appeal of a contemporary sculpture and can serve as great interior
BRC Designs’ One-Of-A-Kind Pocket Rugs are a Patchwork Of Recycled Denim
While known for his upcycled chairs and tables, Benjamin Rollins Caldwell of BRC Designs has also been dabbling in the world of fashion — or at least repurposing fashion. One of his latest projects
Alberto Sanchez’ Modular ROOTS Planter Rethinks the Traditional Trellis
Tight on space? ROOTS is a vertical modular gardening system by MUT Design that easily fits within practically any space. Inspired by traditional trellises, designer Alberto Sanchez built
Dfnqline’s Reclaimed Wood Trivet is Made of Pieces of the Coney Island Boardwalk
From Coney Island to your table, this stylish, limited-edition trivet offers more than great design: It’s a piece of the boardwalk–and thus, of course, an iconic piece of history. Made from Ipe
World’s First Remote-Controlled LED Bulb Can be Turned On Via a Smartphone!
By now you probably know that LED bulbs are the wave of the future, but we just came across an update that makes them even more technologically advanced – the world’s first LED light that can
Join Inhabitat Today at Dwell on Design 2012 in Los Angeles!
Heads up Los Angeles design fans – Inhabitat is reporting live today from Dwell on Design 2012, the West Coast’s largest design event! We’re scouring the floor of the LA Convention
Black Ruby: Debbie Wijskamp Recycles Tire Rubber Into Weird and Wonderful Housewares
Dutch industrial designer Debbie Wijskamp has created a fantastic collection of “Black Ruby” housewares made entirely from recycled tire rubber. Working from her Arnhem studio, this young
Make a DIY Modern Herb Garden From Recycled Wine Bottles for $30!
Looking for a fun weekend project that will infuse your home a breath of fresh air? Ben Uyeda recently created a great video for FreeGreen.com that shows how to make a stylish modern herb garden from
Glimmering Glow Chandelier is Made From Recycled CFL Bulbs Upgraded With LEDs
German designers Laura Schroeder and Jorg Virchow — from Itektur — recently unveiled a sparkling chandelier that is made entirely from salvaged CFL bulbs that have been upgraded with
Turn Your Houseplants into a Work of Art with MDC Interiors’ Indoor Concrete Wall Planter
From furniture made using reclaimed wood to a living table that doubles as a bonsai tree planter, Michael Carpenter of MDC Interiors has been developing a wide range of innovative green interior
Green Renovation Gives Mid-Century Singapore Apartment a New Lease on Life
The original architectural finishes and details of this mid-century Singapore apartment were once hidden beneath decades of dust and grime – however it has now been sensitively restored to last
Gustav Duesing’s Skeletal Chair 23D Packs Flat to Ship and Sets Up in a Snap
Gustav Duesing‘s Chair 23D has an intriguing skeletal shape and a brilliant flat-pack design. The chair is cut from a sheet of 0.7 inch thick birch-plywood, it assembles without the use of glue or
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