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- This chic, wooden electric scooter is carved from chestnut Sat, 20 Feb 21, 3:30amImagine a comfortable, fashionable electric scooter made from sustainable materials that doesn’t sacrifice quality. Thanks to a collaboration between designer Mikiya Kobayashi, automotive manufacturer Aisin and wood furniture...
- These charming timber cabins in South India are a retreat for nature lovers Wed, 23 May 18, 9:00amIf your dream getaway involves nature excursions in a tropical environment, prepare to fall in love with the Cardamom Club resort in Thekkady, India. Recently renovated by Bangalore-based Kumar La Noce, this boutique resort...
- This tiny farm house on wheels starts at 63K Thu, 20 Apr 17, 12:38amIf you're in the market for a tiny house, it doesn't get much cuter than this. We’ve written before about Tumbleweed Tiny House Company, which handcrafts tiny dwellings for people interested in exploring low-impact living....
- This tiny farm house on wheels can travel with you wherever you roam Tue, 4 Apr 17, 8:25amWe’ve written before about Tumbleweed Tiny House Company, which handcrafts tiny dwellings for people interested in exploring low-impact living. One of our favorite designs is the brand new Farallon RV with a classic farmhouse...
- The Farallon is a tiny farmhouse-style home you can take wherever you go Mon, 3 Apr 17, 9:23pmWe’ve written before about Tumbleweed Tiny House Company, which handcrafts tiny dwellings for people interested in exploring low-impact living. One of our favorite designs is the new Farallon RV with a classic farmhouse...
- All-black house in Poland is clad in sustainably harvested, chemical-free ThermoWood Fri, 8 Jan 16, 5:00pmThe manufacturing process for Thermowood improves the stability and biological durability of wood, according to the company's website. It also improves its insulation capacity, with high temperatures removing resin from the...
- Solar-powered Base Camp embraces nature through energy-efficient design Fri, 1 May 15, 11:00pmCreated primarily as a retreat, Base Camp also serves as a primary home for a family of seven. Beautiful hardwood clad the building inside and out, while generous amounts of glazing frame views of the lake and bring in copious...
- Tiny prefab Shepherd Hut is a picturesque time portal to the 19th century Thu, 1 Jan 15, 1:00amThe Shepherd Hut’s old-fashioned look was achieved through Güte’s careful attention to detail and handmade furnishings. For example, the design team installed cast iron wheels instead of regular tube tires, and has included...
- Hamada’s Glass + Wood Building Wraps Around Living Trees in Japan Thu, 13 Nov 14, 4:00amThe building accommodates a beauty salon on the ground floor, while the upper floor houses the office of the owner's property company. Red cedar covers the volumes that frame the glazed frontages. Even the building's structure...
- Hamada Design’s Glass + Wood Building in Japan Wraps Around Living Trees Thu, 13 Nov 14, 12:00amThe building accommodates a beauty salon on the ground floor, while the upper floor houses the office of the owner's property company. Red cedar covers the volumes that frame the glazed frontages. Even the building's structure...
- Modern Metal-Clad House Husarö is Nestled High on a Swedish Island Hillside Fri, 10 Oct 14, 12:00amWorking within the constraints of a modest budget, Tham & Videgård decided to use tectonic rationality, an approach that minimized ground disturbance on the flat and smooth bedrock...
- Gregg Parsell’s ORIGIN Pendant Lamp Evolves Elegantly from Recycled Materials Wed, 24 Aug 11, 7:40amDesigned from two very different and contrasting materials, ORIGIN is a two-part pendant lamp made from natural wood and partially recycled Corian®. Its creator is furniture and product designer Gregg Parsell, a recent graduate...
- Finding a supplier of sustainable hardwood is important if you want high quality flooring without harming the environment.