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- 10 gorgeous vintage lamps that add rustic modern charm to any space Thu, 3 Aug 17, 1:40amThese days, everyone seems to be embracing the appeal of rustic modern decor. While modern design is sometimes perceived as being cold and sterile, a touch of rustic charm goes a long way towards infusing a space with warmth,...
- Gehry Partners unveils plant-covered offices for Los Angeles Fri, 21 Jul 17, 6:30pmFrank Gehry’s firm Gehry Partners is bringing a burst of greenery to Los Angeles’ Playa Vista neighborhood. The world-renowned architecture firm unveiled renderings for their new eight-story office project, called New...
- Vietnam's longest cable-stayed bridge lights up with 16.7 million colors Tue, 18 Jul 17, 9:02pmA prism of colors bathes the recently completed Nhat Tan Bridge in Hanoi, transforming it into an illuminated work of art. Philips Lighting partnered with Vietnamese construction company the Sun Group to install their cloud-based...
- How to nail the rustic modern aesthetic with barn lights Mon, 6 Mar 17, 10:01pmWe love the promises of modern design here at Inhabitat. The elegance and efficiency of modernism provides ease and comfort, clearing clutter and solving life's little problems. However, overly minimalist interiors are often...
- Spectacular LightGarden lamps transform walls into dazzling works of art Fri, 15 Apr 16, 1:45amThe fixtures are 317 x 270 x 120 millimeters each, although alternate sizes are available by request. The metal panels can be made from either brass, copper, or steel to match your existing interior design. The best...
- Spectacular modular lamps transform walls into a dazzling work of art Fri, 15 Apr 16, 1:45amThe fixtures are 317 x 270 x 120 millimeters each, although alternate sizes are available by request. The metal panels can be made from either brass, copper, or steel to match your existing interior design. The best...
- Wuhan Greenland megatall eco-skyscraper is under construction in China Sat, 9 Apr 16, 7:45amThe tower will have a tapered, soft form and an amazing domed top meant to help reduce wind loads. This will be aided by the building's regularly placed facade apertures, which will also house window-washing systems and air...
- World’s largest light sculpture will permanently illuminate San Francisco Bay Bridge with 25,000 LEDs Fri, 29 Jan 16, 5:28amThe last time we checked in with Leo Villareal, he had just installed a gigantic glowing LED Buckyball in NYC's Madison Square Park. For The Bay Lights, Words Pictures Ideas founder Ben Davis called upon the acclaimed artist...
- Amazing LED mushroom lamps turn your home into a fairytale forest Tue, 26 Jan 16, 9:51amYes, your eyes are playing tricks on you. What looks like a mythical treasure one would stumble upon in a storybook tale, is in fact a beautiful eco-friendly combination of reclaimed wood and LED lights. Great Mushrooming...
- 6 Dazzling LED Holiday Lights Tue, 22 Dec 15, 6:40amPhoto © DamnMushroom Ikea KALLT Snowflake LED String Lights These sparkling LED snowflake lights come in a 16 foot-long string and glow a beautiful warm white color...
- Backyard BI(h)OME is a tiny, low-cost house with a light environmental footprint Thu, 16 Jul 15, 12:32amThis tiny low-cost, low-impact home which contains a bedroom, kitchen, living room, bathroom and dining room, was designed as a semi-permanent housing solution that can be recycled and reinstalled in people's backyards...
- Backyard BI(h)OME is a low-cost tiny home with a tiny environmental footprint Thu, 16 Jul 15, 12:32amThis tiny low-cost, low-impact home which contains a bedroom, kitchen, living room, bathroom and dining room, was designed as a semi-permanent housing solution that can be recycled and reinstalled in people's backyards...
- Frank Lloyd Wright’s historic home cuts energy bill 60% with over 2,000 LEDs Tue, 2 Jun 15, 11:30pmTwo of Frank Lloyd Wright’s historic estates are being updated with super efficient LEDs as part of an overall effort to reduce energy use, while keeping true to Wright's vision...
- Nanoleaf’s Gem LED light bulb shines like a glimmering jewel Sat, 30 May 15, 2:30amUnlike the rounded conventional lightbulbs, the Nanoleaf bulbs are crafted with striking dodecahedron shapes. The geometric Nanoleaf Gem is sheathed in frosted white glass and casts the same inviting glow as an incandescent....
- Origami-inspired Nanoleaf Gem is a beautiful energy-efficient glass LED Sat, 30 May 15, 12:30amUnlike the rounded conventional lightbulbs, the Nanoleaf bulbs are crafted with striking dodecahedron shapes. The geometric Nanoleaf Gem is sheathed in frosted white glass and casts the same inviting glow as an incandescent....