Green Design
Simple concept – wood is beautiful and should be designed as such. Simple rule and core principal of design – look to nature for inspiration. Mother Nature will never let you down, because she got it right the first time. The Petal5 Stacking Stool, designed by Brooklyn-based design/build studio 4-Pli, demonstrates all of the above beautifully.
Posted by Dana Pruskowski at 31 August, 2010
This year’s Eurocucina kitchen showcase hosted at the Milan Design Week featured an impressive prototype for the Whirlpool GreenKitchen eco-system. The innovative kitchen console features interconnecting appliances in an efficient, futuristic workspace to help save energy, resources and time.
Posted by Allison Lane at 24 August, 2010
Dialect Design, a design + build firm in Charlotte, NC, created an ideal space for learning and living when they built the second story addition for the Schönberg residence. The focal point of the addition is a contemporary library. Built with an ingenious “box within box” construction of recessed shelves that reveal shadow lines creating the illusion of floating inside the library walls, the library is a study in drama and functionality. The red exterior walls echo the ordered elegance of the shelves to dramatic effect.
Posted by Diana Cook at 1 August, 2010
Environmental group, Greenpeace China, has been actively calling upon book publishers all around to use ancient-forest-friendly paper. To help promote their “Book Lovers for Forests” campaign, award-winning designer Jamy Yang created a sculptural bookcase that doubles as a promotional display for participating bookstores. Another great design for a good cause! [VIA]
Posted by Keren Fathi-Poor at 23 July, 2010
I’ve always been fascinated with Matroshka, those cunning Russian stacking dolls. At first glance it seems like a simple toy, however when you start peeling back the layers, you realize there’s lots of tiny treasures stuffed into a small succinct space.
Now the same concept has been applied to a compact furniture system, featuring a flexible “room within a room” cascading structure. Aptly named Matroshka, the furniture grouping contains an L-shaped sofa, double bed, dinner table, four stools, total seating for 12, home office workspace, wardrobe and a bunch of storage.
Posted by Diana Cook at 21 July, 2010
This summer has been gloomy and cold in southwest, while unbearably desert like and stormy on the east coast – so it is no secret that climate changes have brought unbearable and sometimes threatening weather patterns to new regions. A demand for new creative solutions that match these changes has become a reality.
Posted by Dana Pruskowski at 18 July, 2010
I am a huge fan of Mod Green Pod patterns. Their beautiful printed fabrics on an ultra-soft but sturdy and strong upholstery-weight organic cotton are suitable for a wide variety of upholstery and home decoration projects. Just in time to refresh my dining room set. [Via Green My Decor]
Posted by Keren Fathi-Poor at 6 July, 2010
The Hansen Family is a furniture-label created by Gesa Hansen. Growing up in a scandinavian family of carpenters, designers and architects she decided to combine new design and the archive of the family in one label which produces in small wood ateliers using ecologically grown wood in it’s best quality. Every object is handcrafted and therefore unique.
Posted by Keren Fathi-Poor at 24 June, 2010
It doesn’t get much more unique than the Saba Lounge Sofa. Truly different, this modern sofa instantly transforms any space into something much more interesting. The Saba Lounge Sofa is made of eco-friendly materials and can be used both indoors and outdoors. Besides the awesome relaxation that this Lounge Sofa offers, it has a design sense that make it an instant conversation piece. Available in numerous fabrics and Liana Solid Hard Wood, or customizable in your fabric from inmod.com
Posted by Keren Fathi-Poor at 22 June, 2010
Fancy going green and saving some money in the process? The electrical appliance retailer Currys has just launched a major online campaign to highlight energy saving to consumers.
As well as introducing savings to appliance ranges across their site – including dishwashers, fridge freezers and washing machines – the retailer has posted a number of editorials with helpful advice on how to make great efficiency savings in the home.
They pick up some surprising things that aren’t commonly thought of:
Refrigeration– Keeping foods and liquids covered. We all know the hygiene reasons for this, but did you know that uncovered food releases more moisture? This means that the appliance has to work harder to defrost itself.
Laundry– Quick wash programs actually use more energy because they force the element to work harder over a shorter time.
Dishwashing– Did you know it actually takes more energy for your dishes to dry than wash? It’s better to let your dishes air dry.
Posted by Keren Fathi-Poor at 18 June, 2010
