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Read the rest of Old Shoe Factory Converted Into the Bright & Colorful Architecture Research Center in Cypress
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This post was written by J. Matthew Roney, a research associate at the Earth Policy Institute....Read the full story on TreeHugger
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The very mention of India all too often evokes images of mundane, densely-populated streets, which is exactly the stereotype Adin Design meant to shake off with this beautiful rainbow-hued facade. Constrained by a small site in a squished Kolkata neighborhood, the International Management Institute’s curved glass envelope completely overcomes the surrounding grey while sim... weiterlesen...
The US Department of Energy (DOE) just awarded Philips Lighting America the Bright Tomorrow Lighting Prize along with a cool $10 million for the development of their new energy efficient LED light bulb that uses just 9.7 watts of electricity. The contest challenged manufacturers to create a 60-watt light bulb- equivalent that could keep up with the demands of real-world consumer... weiterlesen...
These towering candles designed by John Housmand are a great way to bring a little 18th century romanticism to any garden. Constructed from acrylic tubes and using a small solar cell, each tower features a two-volt 100 mA solar cell, 800 mAh battery, and three LED bulbs which allows the lights to shine bright for up to 12 hours on a full charge. These lamps come in 3″ or ... weiterlesen...
by Diana BuddsEco-living experts Inhabitat just announced the winning designs in their Bright Ideas Lighting Design Competition. The goal? To showcase the energy-efficiency and environmental sustainability of LED technology. The winner, Ed Chew, fashioned a Buckminster Fuller-esqe geometric lamp from Tetrapak containers. "This upcycled design is so professional and well-exec... weiterlesen...
If you've been browsing Inhabitat for the latest in green design, you've probably seen the heated battle taking place to crown a winner in the Bright Ideas Lighting Design Competition to find the best and brightest new eco lamp design. Well, the judges (and readers) have voiced their choice and the results are in! And the grand prize winner is...
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Each day hundreds of thousands of disposable spoons are used to stir coffee and then thrown in the trash and sent directly to the landfill. Seeing this, Studio Verissimo designed a luxurious lamp to give the waste product a new purpose. Their elegant chandelier is unbelievably made from an assortment of used plastic spoons. If you’re a fan of this fine recycled design then... weiterlesen...
Textile designer Deryn Relph’s Retro Lights are made out of knitted upcycled materials and have a playful 1960s look to them. Inspired by nature, these creations are meant to “evoke a positive emotional response” and achieve that goal by using interesting color combinations and lamp shades shaped like flowers buds ready to bloom. The textiles are made out of ... weiterlesen...
WEmake‘s Beryl and Friends collection transforms tired old light fixtures into luminous modern designs. The designers rewire lamps that have come to the end of their lifespan, installing low-energy LED bulbs, and preserving the fixtures in heat-shrink jackets. Through this process the form of each lamp is reinterpreted in a way that ensures the original structure remains f... weiterlesen...
The effervescent Bubble Chandelier truly lives up to its name with its globular shape and fun form. Designed by Shaun Kasperbauer, this finalist in our Bright Ideas Lighting Design Competition was inspired by – you guessed it – bubbles and is appropriately made out of bottles that formerly held one of the fizziest substances on Earth – soda. If you want to see ... weiterlesen...
Made from a single recycled paper cone, the Pulp Task Lamp by Tom Mollnow is designed to have as little environmental impact as possible. It consists of locally sourced biodegradable post-consumer cardboard and paper, which are mashed to a pulp and then shaped into a conic mold and left to dry. The lamp’s shade is designed with a thicker spine and rounded borders to make i... weiterlesen...
This beautiful felt Leaf Lamp features a light-as-air design that mimics the structural geometric forms found in plants and trees. Designer Peter Schumacher sought to use as little material as possible to create the lamp, which is composed entirely of wood and unbleached wool. All of the lamp’s components pack flat to ship, and they can be easily assembled in a variety of ... weiterlesen...
This clever recycled Kalamata Spotlight is a directional floor-based lamp with an industrial edge. Created by Ori Ben-Zvi, the innovative design gives a 10-liter olive tin a second life by turning it into a fully functional lamp. The only materials Ben-Zvi used were the original tin, reclaimed oak floorboards and aluminium signs. If you’re a fan of this awesome recycled la... weiterlesen...
Sometimes we want to shake things up around our apartments, but aren’t ready to buy any new decor. The Pillbug Lamp solves this problem by functioning as a wall sconce, table lamp, or even a chandelier depending on how wide its shade is opened or closed. Inspired by the natural forms of armadillos and pillbugs, Kristof Kovacs created this versatile lamp to fit any flat or angl... weiterlesen...
Every year, tons of waste is borne out of packaging materials for most consumer goods, including designer furnishings and lighting fixtures that claim to be green products. While some companies spend tremendous amounts of research and development on designing less wasteful packaging, innovative designers such as David Gardener choose to go a step further and merge product and pa... weiterlesen...
Utilizing neglected forks, Wendy W. Fok of We-Designs has produced the Forkalier lamp. Using everyday objects that are often overlooked or quickly discarded, the Forkalier takes a stab at reclaiming them from dusty drawers and scrap piles for daily use once again. A finalist in our Bright Ideas Lighting Design Competition, we love its playful, yet functional tone. Show your supp... weiterlesen...