Green Living - Part 2

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18. March 2009

Now That’s What We Call a Spine Chilling Sofa

Here’s a question that’s caused some debate in the office. Would you put your precious behind on something that looks like it might send spines up your bottom – a cactus to be precise? Would you ask friends and family to sit on it? Apparently, cactus-inspired furniture is not rare, and succulent-inspired accessories are, in fact, all the rage. See for yourself if you don’t believe us…

23. February 2009

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Camouflage House 3

Immerse yourself in nature while enjoying all the comforts of a modern home with Hiroshi Iguchi's Camouflage House 3. Fondly referred to as the "greenhouse house", this sustainably designed building is not only beautiful, it gives you the chance to live a wonderful life inside your very own greenhouse. Live here, and you'll never want for greenery again, because you'll have Mother Nature as your roommate.

17. February 2009

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Amazing Recycled Paper Lamps by Yu Jordy Fu

The following intricate paper designs are a series of "Cloud Lamps" by London-based designer Yu Jordy Fu. Made from recycled paper, they incorporate the ancient Chinese art of paper cutting to decorate a home or office while telling a story at the same time.

12. February 2009

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Charge Your Mobile Through the Grapevine

Japanese design firm MicroWorks focuses on small, everyday objects like hangers, book covers, chopsticks, trays and mirrors and incorporates them aesthetically into our lives. One of their latest objects is called Vine, a green cell phone charger with leaves, mimicking a creeper. True to the belief that if you can’t hide it, flaunt it! We love it.

28. January 2009

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Dung Bunnies and Other Critters Made of Manure

Take two and a half acres of land, a couple of horses and a plethora of manure and what do you get? Even though dung sculptures may not be the first thing that comes to mind, it certainly was for Susan Bell. Bell, a painter from Denver, Colorado, conceived the idea of dung sculptures amidst a humorous conversation with some fellow artists.

28. January 2009

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7 Unique Airport Hotels

Even if the planet was disintegrating around us people would still use air travel to get around the globe, whether they’re wannabe tree-huggers or global warming naysayers. For all its faults environmentally, flying remains the quickest way to travel, and in some parts of the world is the only option to cover long distances where public transport is practically non-existent, so the odd saty in an airport hotel is inevitable.

23. January 2009

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Living Bath Mat Feeds Off You and Your Bath Water

Here's a fresh take on a bathroom accessory that will bring a smile to your face each time you step out of the shower: a moss-laden rug to cradle your newly scrubbed feet and transport you to the great outdoors. Aside from its ability to liven up any old shower space, The Moss Carpet also gets major bonus points for being a wonderfully low-maintenance addition to your loo that features a non-slip grip and resistance to mold. Plus, you'll never have to worry about washing it!

12. January 2009

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Milano Santa Monica: An Eco-City Within a City

Long famed for its legendary fashion houses, Milan soon hopes to be known as a cutting-edge leader in yet another area of design: green communities. Come 2013, the bustling metropolitan area will be home to Milano Santa Monica, a two million square metre green space that will feature 2,000 apartments alongside schools, shops and sporting facilities.

2. January 2009

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Floating House by MOS Architects

Located on Lake Huron, one of the Great Lakes bordered by Michigan and Ontario, this floating house was designed by MOS architects to a complex site-specific brief. Lake Huron’s water level fluctuates dramatically throughout the year, so to accommodate the cyclical changes of the seasons and possible global warming effects the house had to be designed to allow for constant movement.

11. December 2008

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3 Incredible Design Spaces – Alice in Sofa Land

There once was a girl called Alice who lived in a land not so far away. Every morning, she jumped out of bed down her fire engine-red slide. Then she sat in her favorite yellow truck that was also her table. After breakfast, she felt like a game of foosball. That tired her and while she pondered if she should sleep in her cozy carpet alcove, she sank onto one of her many sofas and soon dreamed about more adventures…