50 Green Home Construction Options - Next-Gen Eco Abodes, From Grass Roof Tiles to Ecosystem Showers::As consumer tastes trend towards green home construction, these options for an eco abode have never been more in home demand. From grass roof tiles to ecosystem showers, why not make your next home renovation… [More]

Vampire Power Slayers - iGo Power Smart Wall & Power Smart Tower Reduce Standby Power by 85%::Today’s economy has us all thinking of ways to save money. We add an extra can of water to frozen juices, walk or bike to work and yet every time you sleep or leave your home; a phantom lurks. It’s Vampire… [More]

Sustainable Set Designs - Meghan Moe Beitiks' Gothic Fashion Backdrop Shows Eco Sensibilities::This Gothic fashion shoot takes place in a set designed by Meghan Moe Beitiks. While the images are gorgeous and almost ethereal in nature, they take on an added level of intrigue when she notes that the… [More]

Bird Brained Household Items - The Early Bird Clothes Pins by Fabian Von Spreckelsen::Hanging clothes is rarely fun, even if you don't mind doing it. But the Early Bird clothes pins by Fabian Von Spreckelsen make this green activity a little more enjoyable. Spreckelsen designed the Early… [More]

41 Solar Transportation Innovations -  From Futuristic Bus Stops to Solar-Powered Semis::Solar energy is leading the charge towards more efficient energy. One of the areas in which solar energy is being implemented is in transportation. Cars, boats and roads are being fitted to take full advantage… [More]

Cubist Duplexes - The Design Firm Blends Form & Function for Satish Nayak Residence in Bangalore::It isn't often that a modern design can blend a futuristic aesthetic with culture, form and function, but this Satish Nayak residence by The Design Firm does so in spades. This 2009 project is located… [More]

Re-Naturalized Eco Furnishings - The Second Skin Chair by Lotte Van Laatum is a Return to Nature::Furniture rarely bares any resemblance to the raw material it came from. The Second Skin chair seeks to change that. Design studio Lotte Van Laatum first gathered second hand furniture for the oak required… [More]

53 Sailing Innovations - From Leopard Print Sailing Kicks to Sailor Swimsuits::Sailboats are expensive, hard to maintain and can only be used during certain times of the year. No wonder rich people love them. From leopard print sailing kicks to sailor swimsuits, check out the 53… [More]

Venetian Variation Furniture - Table433 is Made From Recycled Venetian Blinds::Venetian blinds can be stylish, but they’ll never be as stylish as table433. The design is stylish and eco-friendly. Offcuts of venetian blinds (as in the leftovers) were combined to make this sexy striped… [More]

75 Bewitching Bears - Cuddly Creatures That Even Stephen Colbert Would Love::And the number one threat to your free time is: Bears! These bears come in all shapes and sizes, from gummy bears to teddy bears to polar bears. It’s amazing that one animal could inspire so much innovation.… [More]

Polar Bear Shockvertising - The Plane Stupid Polar Bear Ad is Disturbingly Graphic::Even if you’re not a devout environmental or animal activist, the latest Plane Stupid polar bear ad will make you rethink getting on your next flight. The UK grassroots group Plane Stupid, which fights… [More]

Electronic Zoo Animals - The St. Louis Zoo Polar Bears are Not Real, but Mechanized::Somewhere PETA is throwing a party. To the confusion of children and families everywhere, the real life St. Louis Zoo polar bears have been replaced with electronic versions. The mechanized St. Louis… [More]

19 Sluggish Innovations - From Animated Snail Tales to Snail-Shaped Music Halls::Although snails are innately slimy creatures, apparently people find them endearing. They can be rather adorable (especially in animation) and they represent a slower way of life. Perhaps that’s why designers,… [More]

Typographic Seating - The Banco Bold Chair by Sanserif Creatius Makes an Eco Statement::The Banco Bold chair by Sanserif Creatius, a Spanish design firm, is sure to make an audacious statement in any room. This eco-friendly seat is made from corrugated cardboard, which is 100% biodegradable,… [More]

Arboreal Calendars - The Bonsai Calendar Lets You Build and Shape the Months of the Year::Like plants and want to know what day it is? Then the Bonsai calendar from Japanese retailer Re+g (Replug) is for you. This unique desk calendar has the aesthetic of the Asian plant, but it's also functional.… [More]

29 Multifunctional Lamps - From Math Whiz Lighting to Plantable Lamps::It’s not enough, anymore, to purchase a product that is made for one purpose. Our economically-inclined minds now look for an added benefit, even if it is a little more expensive. With these multifunctional… [More]

Upcycled Live/Work Spaces - The Mobile Office Changes to Suit Your Needs::I am not an inventor type. Creative heck yes, but inventive not so much, unlike Antoine Morris and David Long who created the mobile office from scavenging a one block radius around their office. All… [More]

29 Quirky Cork Innovations - From Corkscrew Caricatures to Organic Cork Decor::As we become more and more inundated with new products and innovations, designers realize that they need to shake things up before we become bored and uninterested. Introducing familiar material in unfamiliar… [More]

51 Bright Idea Bulbs - From Space-Saving Lighting to Pop-Up Bulbs::Light has been a necessity ever since mankind first discovered fire. (Or ever since Prometheus stole and bestowed it onto us, as the Greek myth goes.) As technology advanced and light bulbs became the… [More]

Eco Auto Encouragements - Ontario Gives Special Green Vehicle Plates for Electric Cars::Residents living in Ontario who own electric and hybrid vehicles will now get recognition from the Ontario Ministry of Transportation via special green vehicle plates. Ontario is using incentives like… [More]

Cheeky Cushions - Alexandra Ferguson Recycled Pillows Proclaim "Let's Make Out"::It's easy to make the eco choice when these Alexandra Ferguson recycled pillows that suggest "Let's Make Out" are an option. These cheeky cushions are made from super-soft felt that is in turn made from… [More]

Natural Antiquated Satchels - The Sustainable and Eco-Conscious Cork Doctor Bag::Impermeable and buoyant, cork is frequently associated with alcohol, but as the Cork Doctor Bag demonstrates, it can be used for more than just the necessary. A unique material, it definitely lends a interesting… [More]

Tree-Top Architecture - The NL Architects Sozawe Creates a Tiered Eco-Friendly Office Building::I’m truly heartened by the fact that so many new buildings being built across the globe are looking for ways to replace the greenery under them, such as the NL architects SOZAWE. A simple design, the eye-catching… [More]

13 Fun Foliage Finds - From Jeweled Foliage Bras to Eco Foliage Lights::Being able to see the fall foliage is not something I get to take advantage of living in Southern California. Not that I am complaining about living in one of the prettiest places on earth, but it would… [More]

Awesome Telephone Book Sculptures - Long-Bin Chen Turns Reading Material into Art::Books are intended to be read, city phone listings are intended to search phone numbers, Mount Rushmore is made of stone… forget all these conventions and behold these awesome book sculptures. The artist… [More]

Life Saving Snail Pies - New Research Suggests Snails Will Help the Malnourished in Africa::The people who are malnourished in Africa may have some help coming their way, albeit slowly. Snails are being suggested to provide a replacement for the more expensive and scarcer beef. Also offering… [More]

Presidential Ecotecture - The George W. Bush Center is All About Green Design::Because all presidents get a commemorative center after completing their term, plans for the George W. Bush Center are underway. And, it is going to be green. The presidential center, which will be located… [More]

Shuttertastic Schools - The Langley Academy is a Sustainable Educational Facility::With a curriculum focused on science and the environment, it’s no wonder that the design of the Langley Academy in Berkshires, UK, is an example of sustainable architecture itself. Crafted out of wood… [More]

72 Small-Scale Solarized Innovations - From Solar Tables to Solar Sunglasses::With the eco-craze becoming less of a fad and more of a way of life, it’s not surprising that companies are creating and releasing more accessible environmentally-friendly products. By encouraging greener… [More]

Garden Vortexes - The Faulders Studio Deformscape Creates an Unorthodox Optical Illusion::Until I stumbled upon the Faulders Studio Deformscape, I was inclined to appreciate more traditional garden spaces. You know, some flowers, perhaps a little shrubbery and a gazebo with stone steps to shake… [More]

Monster Eco-Sinks - The Water-Controlled Mons Lavabo Teaches Kids to Conserve::When you’re a kid, probably, the last thing on your mind is how much water you’re using as you wash your hands. Now, the water-controlled Mons Lavabo designed by Teng Chuan Tey and Romualdo Faura Bernab… [More]

Honeycomb Eco-Room Dividers - The Jenny Redd Solar Wall Provides Privacy and Energy::It was only a matter of time before more people thought to bring the eco-game indoors, as with the Jenny Redd Solar Wall. Down-scaling the ever-expanding solar panel market to be utilized in work-spaces… [More]

Graphic Water Vessels - Kor Releases BPA-Free 'Thirst for Giving' Bottles in Fun Designs::If you're bored of aluminum or glass bottles, try one of these hip, Kor bottles from the limited edition “Thirst for Giving” line. They're BPA free and reusable, so you'll be doing yourself and the environment… [More]

Freshly Squeezed Eco-Cars - The Citrus Car by Edu Povarchik Offers Eco-Friendly Freshness::Fresh, fun, and best of all, eco-friendly, the Citrus car by Spanish designer Edu Povarchik is a car concept that—at least, I hope—will be a real form of transportation in the near future. The Citrus… [More]

Sci-Fi Foliage - Christoph Niemann Identifies New Types of Trees::Christoph Niemann has created some nifty nature-inspired designs by using a pair of scissors, some leaves and a thesaurus. And I have to admit, in my line of work, it is impossible not to appreciate a… [More]

Farming Indoor Decor - Recycled Machinery as Practical Furniture::You’d think the words “farm machinery” and “home decor” would invoke visions of dreadful country-inspired furnishings, but The Steel Fork designs furniture and home accessories use recycled farm machinery… [More]

Climate Crisis Computers - World's Fastest Jaguar Supercomputer Focuses on Global Warming::Al Gore isn’t the only robot from Tennessee focusing its efforts on climate change. The Jaguar is the fastest computer in the world and is located in Oak Ridge, Tennessee and is now focusing the majority… [More]

Reindeer Masquerades - The KEAG Recycled Bottle Masks Offer Eco-Friendly Fun::Here’s a DIY craft you can do with your kids just in time for the holidays. Take a cue from these KEAG recycled bottle masks and embark on your own eco-friendly fun with water bottles and other unrecyclable… [More]

Braille-Inspired Buildings - The Chrome Hotel Facade is Punctuated With Many Holes::Call it Swiss cheese or polka dots—however you describe the exterior of the Chrome Hotel, it boils down to this: it has a lot of holes. But those holes have a purpose. The designers at Sanjay Puri Architect… [More]

Self-Motivating Melodic Tech - The Dancepants MP3 Player Will Only Work When You Run::I was never a big fan of those bicycle lights that would only work as long as you kept peddling. I always found that they really should work on their own, those lazy buggers. So, it is with trepidation… [More]

Peel-Away Paper Cups - The Disposable RIP-cUP Embodies 'Three Time's the Charm'::Have you ever used a paper cup in these eco-conscious times and thought to yourself, “Man, this is a waste,” disposing it after only one use? With the disposable RIP-cUP, you will be able to enjoy a beverage… [More]

Space Age Residences - Villa Nurbs Brings Family Homes into the Future::If you were to imagine the future of private residences, imagine no more for here it is, Villa Nurbs. Developed in Costa Brava, Spain, these family abodes should come with science lab-like uniforms, a… [More]

Hanging Coconut Ceilings - The Elegant Aesop Singapore Store is Also Eco-Friendly::The design for the new Aesop Singapore store was conceived by Melbourne architects March Studio. The small but stunning space boasts 30 km of hanging coconut husks strung from the ceiling--creating a full… [More]

Insectified ATVs - The Sports Coupe by Batyr Ospanov Changes Shape According to Terrain::There is something so fascinating about what car designers are imagining for the not-to-distant future, and the latest sports coupe by UK designer Batyr Ospanov only solidifies that fascination. The… [More]

Energy-Generating Homes - The Villa Akarp in Sweden Produces More Energy than It Uses::The solar panel covered Villa Akarp is currently being built by Karin Adalberth and E. ON in Malmo, Sweden. When complete, the house will help save enough, and produce enough, green energy to give back… [More]

Eco Urban Riversides - The Beijing Creative Zone by UNstudio Combines Nature & Shops::An architectural glimpse into the future shows the Beijing Creative Zone, perched in all its glory on the banks of the Beijing River. Designed by UNstudio, the Beijing Creative Zone maximizes the picturesque… [More]

Handle Bar Electrocars - The Peugout BB1 is a Scooter-Car Hybrid with Moto Elements::In the world of electric vehicles, the Peugout BB1 may just be the most unique design concept yet. Okay, maybe not (we’ve seen some pretty innovative designs—the lobster-esque Nissan V2G, for example),… [More]

Space Age Electrobikes - Introducing the Handemade Grace Electric Bike::The Grace electric bike is being billed as “the world’s first and finest E-Motorbike.” There most certainly are other electric bikes but none that are as fast as Grace. The Grace electric bike is sleek… [More]

Virtual Test Drives - You Can Test Drive the New Citroen C-Zero Online::If you are a fan of cool green auto technology, you’re in luck. The all-electric Citroen C-Zero was just launched in collaboration with Mitsubishi Motors, and by logging into the Citroen website, you… [More]