We at Inhabitat are huge supporters of the trash-to-treasure approach to design. Using repurposed, discarded, and recycled materials is not only eco-friendly and gives new life to seemingly useless material, but provides an interesting critique on modern consumer-based culture and individual value systems (see our recent Reclaiming Design panel at HauteGREEN). In that spirit, here [...]

This week’s MoCo picks.

+ Michael Christensen’s Asserbo House, “in essence a timber clad raft, constructed on piles leaving it hovering just above the grass.”. Via DESIGNSPOTTER.

Recent MoCo submissions.

+ Walking Chair’s sound you sit in, SONIC-CHAIR a design installation by Holger Fritzlar, Frank Hussong, Michael Kientzler & Daniela Reuter. “The open design ensures a resonance-receptive, well-balanced sound environment. The active and passive sound insulation creates an acoustic island. Background noises will not disrupt the enjoyment of music or an audio book [...]

Making its debut at HauteGREEN this year, Propeller’s gorgeous new pendant lamps demonstrate the potential of combining CNC milling with sustainable materials like Plyboo. What particularly attracts us to the Furrow Parkade pendant light is the simple linear design, with cuts that reveal the inner core of the material, making it equally beautiful when showcased [...]

I don’t yet have one of those super-duper big screen HD TVs for my house yet mostly because I don’t yet have a place to really put it. [...]

A dull stainless steel sink can regain its former glory easily.

Do you wish your stainless steel sink looked as great as it did when you bought it? Before you dash out of the house to buy an overpriced cleaning product, simply take a look around your kitchen:

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What makes a product Green? There are many considerations as discussed inGreen Building Resource Center explains it well.
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Green Home Guide suggests that you consider not just the materials themselves, but production, transport, use and maintenance, and end of life of the product. They also have a great overview of flooring products.
The products below are [...]