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- Staxxiom promises eco-friendly furnishings that click together in 2 minutes Tue, 30 Mar 21, 1:30amFurniture startup Staxxiom has unveiled its new “no tools, no hassle” furniture products, a line of patented, click-to-assemble furnishings built from natural, eco-friendly materials...
- Studio Rygalik's Circula bench uses sustainable materials Wed, 13 Jan 21, 6:30amDesigned by Tomek Rygalik, Circula is a circular bench made from sustainable materials such as FSC-certified wood, recycled plastic and phosphate steel...
- Prefab home was assembled onsite in New Zealand in just 4 days Fri, 24 Jul 20, 2:30amThe Karangahake House is nestled within the dense mountain forest of Waitawheta Valley, located on the North Island of New Zealand. The secluded home is built of FSC-certified, native douglas fir wood and paired with an eco-friendly...
- This rammed earth passive house in Japan is shaped like a shell Fri, 17 Jul 20, 1:30amThis small, shell-shaped villa — made using local wood, rammed earth and traditional techniques — is located in the forest of Nagano Prefecture in the center of Japan...
- Yves Bhar designs compact, prefab homes to tackle the housing crisis Tue, 13 Nov 18, 9:00amYves Béhar has designed everything from high-tech wearables to voice-activated, transforming furniture — now, the prolific San Francisco-based designer is adding prefabricated homes to the list...
- Black timber Villa S makes more energy than it consumes Mon, 4 Dec 17, 8:30pmEnergy bills are a thing of the past at Villa S, a plus-energy home in the western Netherlands built to replace a former home from the 1960s. RAU architecten designed the new solar-powered home that embraces the surrounding...
- Minimalist wine-tasting pavilions harmonize with nature in Napa Valley Sat, 8 Jul 17, 6:21amThere are few places better to enjoy fantastic wines and views than Napa Valley, and Walker Warner Architects has elevated that experience with a series of elegant wine tasting pavilions...
- Minimalist wine-tasting pavilions sustainably embrace Napa Valley Fri, 7 Jul 17, 7:31pmThere are few places better to enjoy fantastic wines and views than Napa Valley, and Walker Warner Architects has elevated that experience with a series of elegant wine tasting pavilions...
- 7 biggest threats to the environment - why we still need Earth Day Wed, 19 Apr 17, 3:20amThis Saturday is Earth Day, and while it's a time to celebrate our planet, it's also a prime opportunity to take a closer look at the serious environmental issues we're facing and the solutions that need to be put in place...
- Lose yourself inside the Abyss Tables mesmerizing ocean depths Sun, 24 Jul 16, 12:30amIf the Abyss Table seems familiar, it’s probably because you’ve seen Duffy’s previous take on the gorgeous conversation piece. Unlike the first version however, the new Abyss Table is set atop a dark, four-sided base,...
- Eco-friendly Zagbox snaps together in a pinch for unique multipurpose storage Sat, 28 May 16, 8:00amIkea-style flat pack meets eco-friendly design and simple assembly in Zagbox, a line of containers for household objects designed to be beautiful, useful, and environmentally responsible...
- World’s tallest timber skyscraper proposed for London Tue, 12 Apr 16, 10:30pmPLP Architecture and Cambridge University have unveiled plans for London’s first timber skyscraper at the Barbican Estate. If built, the 300-meter-tall wooden building would be the tallest of its kind in the world and the...
- Net-zero Spring Ranch boasts enviable views of California’s Central Valley Fri, 18 Mar 16, 12:00amLocated at the base of a large hill, the 6,445-square-foot Spring Ranch overlooks eastward rural views along the San Andreas Fault. Strategically placed to optimize passive solar conditions, the house is anchored by three...
- Lose yourself inside the Abyss Table’s mesmerizing ocean depths Fri, 15 Jan 16, 8:00pmIf the Abyss Table seems familiar, it’s probably because you’ve seen Duffy’s previous take on the gorgeous conversation piece. Unlike the first version however, the new Abyss Table is set atop a dark, four-sided base,...
- Striking LED Orilamp opens and closes just like an accordion Tue, 12 Jan 16, 7:30amThe Orilamp app for iOS & Android is a compact, lightweight accoutrement that gives users full control of their lighting. Its many features include the ability to adjust brightness for the perfect light setting for any...