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- FOLKK puts a sustainable twist on handcrafted products by Balkan artisans Fri, 16 Jun 17, 10:46pmA group of Belgrade-based designers are on a mission to revive the centuries-long craftsmanship of Balkan artisans through sustainable production techniques and the use of locally available materials...
- Stunning Casa VI in Northern Italy captures the essence of mountain living Sat, 23 Jan 16, 6:30amLocated at 328 feet above sea level, the quaint Casa VI offers spectacular views of the valley. By reinterpreting traditional building techniques and using local craftsmanship to create custom elements such as a fireplace...
- Vo Trong Nghia builds a lush rooftop pavilion with nothing but bamboo and rope Tue, 10 Nov 15, 2:15amThe structure is composed of three elements: the grid, which creates the volume, eleven arches inserted into the grids to create a walkable space through the pavilion, and thirty one boxes that provide additional stability...
- Vo Trong Nghia builds a lush rooftop pavilion with nothing but bamboo pegs and rope Tue, 10 Nov 15, 2:15amThe structure is composed of three elements: the grid, which creates the volume, eleven arches inserted into the grids to create a walkable space through the pavilion, and thirty one boxes that provide additional stability...
- Mount Fuji house by Hiroki Tominaga Atelier has a unique angular roof that protects the home from heavy snow Fri, 30 Oct 15, 4:00pmThe angular outline of the roof is inspired by traditional undulating karahafu gables often found in temples and shrines across the country. In the case of the Mount Fuji residence, this element was translated as an angular...
- Tiny green-roofed house proves the superiority of Ecuador’s traditional construction techniques Sat, 17 Oct 15, 7:40amUsing locally sourced natural materials, the architects managed to build the structure that can be easily dismantled and transported to different climatic regions on Ecuador...
- Green-roofed lightweight house proves the superiority of Ecuador’s traditional construction techniques Sat, 17 Oct 15, 1:42amUsing locally sourced natural materials, the architects managed to build the structure that can be easily dismantled and transported to different climatic regions on Ecuador...
- Peru Gift Show Highlights Sustainable Design Sat, 5 May 12, 7:30amRead the rest of Peru Gift Show Highlights Sustainable Design Permalink | Add to del.icio.us | digg Post tags: Alejandro Rincon Diaz, artisan products, eco design, eco-friendly, green design, handmade products,...
- Scholten & Baijings Adds Some Color to Traditional 17th Century Dutch Willow Weaving Sat, 14 Jan 12, 9:20amInspired by traditional 17th century Dutch weaving techniques, Scholten & Baijings designed a series of brightly colored containers and named them ‘Serious Business’...
- INTERVIEW: We Talk to Architect Charles Newman About 15,000 Bottle Caps for Africa Sat, 10 Dec 11, 2:01amWhat started as the 15,000 Bottle Caps for Africa concept just a few months ago is now an actual built computer learning center and library thanks to architect Charles Newman and the organization Under The Acacia...