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A 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...

Buckwheat pillows been popular throughout Asia for centuries - as early as the 5th – 3rd century B.C. Originating in China, buckwheat and its variety of uses spread to Central Asia, Tibet, and then to the Middle East. Unbeknownst...

Last year IKEA sold $1.3 billion worth of “sustainability” products to customers across the world, according to the company’s recent sustainability report. These include products that help people reduce waste, save...

Whereas Kortrijk's Xpo center hosted hundreds of high-profile exhibitors for the Biennale Interieur, Ventura Interieur led design fans on a picturesque walking tour of the city's center...

During the Polar Vortex that hit Chicago this past winter it wasn’t uncommon to see Youtube videos of water freezing in mid-air and other fun science experiments...

Akiko Oue and Ryohei Yoshiyuki of Oy Objects see exciting new possibilities in everyday materials. These rustic earth-toned vessels made from recycled coffee grounds are the perfect compliment to your morning cup of joe....

Handy is a new line of sustainably crafted office accessories by Barcelona-based design studio Lucirmas. The versatile, modular desk set is made from recycled glass and cork. It comprises a pencil and business card holder,...

Casamania just unveiled its new metal and wicker Raphia chair, which strikes a balance between modern design and traditional craftsmanship. Designed by Politecnico di Milano industrial design graduates Paolo Lucidi and Luca...

We love featuring treetop lounges and forest escapes here at Inhabitat - but not everyone has the good fortune to live amidst a lush green landscape. For those who yearn to take leave of the city and escape to the woods,...

Read the rest of Furniture Designer John Ford Reuses Scrap Wood to Make Modern Table Lamps Permalink | Add to del.icio.us | digg Post tags: fsc certified, green design, green interiors, green lighting, reused material,...

It may still be December, but we’re already thinking about our resolution to make 2013 our greenest year yet. In addition to those classic resolves to eat healthier, spend more time with family and friends, and maybe...

“Passa Cabos” is a cute cork lamp made by portuguese designer André Valério and produced by Ervilha Criativa. Valério says: “This project aims to explore the approach of objects and animals to humans in the...

Read the rest of 100% Design: Emerging Designers Show Innovative Lighting, Flat-Packed Ingenuity at the London Design Festival Permalink | Add to del.icio.us | digg Post tags: "green furniture", 100 Percent Design,...

Portable solar chargers are an amazing creation, and now you can have one that latches onto almost anything you carry! Voltaic systems‘ Fuse 10W Solar Laptop Charger can attach to any technical backpack, panniers, or...

It’s almost time to head back to school, and what better way to keep all your gadgets together and fully juiced than by carrying a multi-purpose charger on your back? The new Array Solar Backpack from Voltaic Systems...