Eco-friendly architecture is now becoming a priority to almost many of the architects and designers worldwide. One of the architects that join with the whole world in designing structures with saving the earth in mind is the Philippon-Kalt Architects, whom had designed the first building for social housing in Paris that has solar panels.
Seating solution is public spaces will not only a simple seating system but will also soon be an eco-friendly seating solution in public places. The Ec-O Bench is a seating system designed to have thin solar films that are responsible of collection sun-rays to generate electricity for the lighting needs of the said bench. The …
A temporary architectural structure has been installed on Governor’s Island and will be on from June to August 2010. The said structure will be for the cultural events happening on Governors Island. The Kaleidoscape pavilion is not only eye catching through its color, shape, shade, light, and play but also with is eco-friendly features, which …
Stylish and eco-friendly rarely goes along. However, the Cocoon Plan by Rock Wang in collaboration with Kao-Ming Chen, a craft artist is a collection of seating design that is not only stylish and eye-catching but is also an eco-friendly set of furniture. Made from bamboo and silk, the Cocoon Plan furniture set is composed of …
When we are angry or have hatred deep within us, shouting or breaking something can be our way of seeking relief. Breaking, (particularly of glasses) can be quite harmful not only to the human being but to the environment as well. With the creation of the Glassphemy, people’s aggression can now be safe to the …
Broken hangers are generally thrown away and are destined to our landfills. With sustainability in mind, the Piloh Hangers are created. These elegant and stylish hangers are made from broken hangers and are covered with felt. Therefore, if you have lots of broken hangers at home, you better not throw it yet. Grab some felt …
The 60 watts light bulb from Philips has been everyone’s favorite a long time ago. Recently, Philips finally unveiled its replacement to the said energy-consuming light bulb at the Lightfair International tradeshow. The replacement is a 12 watts LED light that last 25 times longer and will allow users to save on energy usage by …
The growing numbers of used bike inner tubes drastically adds up to our landfills. To have them minimized, various product concepts for TREK are being designed and one of it is the TREK Eco Go Pack. The TREK Eco Go Pack comes with a cover or back panel, front panel, shoulder strap or middle panel, …
Many of us are not aware that like water, electricity should also be conserved. In this regard and with the aim to help remind people about the need of conserving electricity, designer Michael Angelini had created the Flo, an eco-friendly lighting system that like that of water, people will be reminded about the electricity they …
Sustainability nowadays is becoming important to almost all of us particularly the people in China. As part of their desire to promote sustainability and live sustainably, the conceptual master planning of the Xixi Wetland International Tourism Region Design Competition is born. Amongst the many proposals, international architecture firm Woods Bagot’s proposal was hailed as the …
