ZEBRA Recycled Bicycle Path Divider, Safe for Cyclists and the Environment
July 15, 2009 by green team
Filed under Design
If you’re a cyclist in Singapore, you are familiar with just how dangerous riding the surface roads can be especially with the large number of agro taxi drivers and motorists who have a blind spot or in some cases, disregard for cyclists and pedestrians alike. Spanish designers have come up with a raised Zebra divider [...]
Theater Space Built From 28 Shipping Containers
July 15, 2009 by green team
Filed under Design
A wonderful designer idea but we’re not exactly certain about the level of “greenness”. Although the materials are “recycled”, the theatre space would be more green if it were more minimalist and “open air”. Nonetheless, a very cool structural design that is MIK (made in Korea). green team Theater Space Built From 28 Shipping Containers [...]
One million beer bottles on the wall…take one down…
July 2, 2009 by green team
Filed under Design
Beautiful, recylced, and energy efficient, this Buddhist temple in Thailand is man-made miracle consisting of one million beer bottles (who counted?). In fact, even the bathrooms are made of beer bottles. The monument serves as a reminder that pollution can be useful. Share with us your examples of recycled art or creative use of trash. [...]
People need to Pee Poo
July 2, 2009 by green team
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I pee poo. You pee poo. Everyone pee poos. But not everyone has the luxury of the basic toilet and other sanitation needs which is why the Pee Poo Bag was invented. Eco-luxury or necessity? Let us know your thoughts. green team www.peepoople.com FAQS Today more than 2,6 billion of people have no access to [...]
Cave House
June 25, 2009 by green team
Filed under Design, Green Home
We love this! It’s kind of like the Egyptian palaces built in the side of mountains that is ideal for throwing parties at but not so easy to get to. This is what architects uphold as making use of your natural surroundings, literally. Check out the link for more great photos of the stunning interior. [...]
Patrick Blanc, Vertical Garden Interview in Paris
June 3, 2009 by green team
Filed under Design
We’ve been following the awe inspiring exploits of the award winning Monsieur Blanc for awhile and wanted to share with you his delightful creations. Through his Vertical Gardens or Le Mur Vegetal in French, he has transformed otherwise mundane structures into green works of living art, with both indoor and outdoor installations around the world. [...]
DesignByThem
May 31, 2009 by green team
Filed under Design
Formed by vibrant design duo Nicholas Karlovasitis and Sarah Gibson, DesignByThem is a Sydney-based design studio that produces innovative eco furniture. Using a single piece of aluminum, their “LooseChange” chair conjures up childhood memories of searching for spare change. Visit their website to see more of their fun designs. http://www.designbythem.com/ green team
