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Popular This Week1. 25 Sweet Eco Shoes - From Biodegradable Sneakers to Vegan Sandals (CLUSTER)  These eco shoes are perfect for Earth-loving individuals who prefer to wear their sustainable sensibilities rather than just speak them. From biodegradable footwear to sandals made of vegan materials,…2. 51 Modern Fuel Cell Innovations - From Hydrogen Cars Made of Ice to Fuel Cell Laptops (CLUSTER)  A few years ago fuel cell innovations were something only scientists and eco-activists talked about, today, however,using hydrogen as a fuel is something everyday people are trying to incorporate in their…3. Ewok Tree Houses - Benoit Fray Creates Futuristic Arbol Abodes (GALLERY)  Dans mon Arbre teamed up with industrial designer Benoit Fray and created a tree house which should have been on the set of 'Star Wars.'
The tree houses are designed to be made from local wood and powered…4. Circuit Board Sneakers - Gabriel Dishaw Creates Metallic Footwear Masterpiece (GALLERY)  Made out of old computer chips, metal and even typewriter pieces, these metallic shoes are the brainchild of junk metal artist Gabriel Dishaw. I would never suggest playing a round of 21 in these bad boys,…5. Pirate Nomads - Artist Swoon Recycles Trash into a Floating Artist Community (GALLERY)  These floating monstrosities may look like something out of Waterworld, but they’re actually much more interesting. Brooklyn artist Swoon (whose real name is Caledonia “Callie” Curry) made this floating…6. Roly-Poly Packs - The Pangolian Bag is the Perfect Urban Backpack (GALLERY)  Backpacks aren’t always cool, but they’re essential to get your stuff to work, especially if you work in an urban environment. The Pangolian Bag is challenging the idea that the backpack can’t be cool.…7. Collapsible Water Bottles - The Vapur Anti-Bottle Fits in Your Pocket When Empty (GALLERY)  Vapur has reinvented the water bottle with their collapsible reusable plastic water bottle. Unlike your average chunky water bottle, the Vapur ‘anti-bottle’ folds to fit in your pocket (obviously when…8. 23 Modern Nomadic Finds - From Circus Tent Guesthouses to Nomadic Lookbooks (CLUSTER)  Nomads are known as loners and rebels. In today’s age, however, disconnecting yourself from the outside world is increasingly difficult. Even if you move 2,000 miles away, you can still talk to your family…9. Ingenious Power Plugs - The Sleek and Modern Rozetkus 3D by Art Lebedev Studio (GALLERY)  Rozetkus 3D by Art Lebedev Studio is a five-in-one power chord (or should I say plug). This amazing plug-in for electrical outlets is a compact alternative to prevalent and often messy power strips.
At…10. Cardboard Decor Conversions - Juan Pablo Buitrago Aguirre Makes Shipping Containers into Furniture (GALLERY)  Hispanic designers always have the coolest (and longest) names. Colombian-born Juan Pablo Buitrago Aguirre is another example, with a name that takes a couple minutes to roll through.
Aside from his name,…11. Mixed Ink Neckties - A RokGear Silk Screen Necktie is a Hip Accessory for any Man (GALLERY)  Offered in over fifty different colors, the RokGear silk screen neckties are amazingly hip neckties for men of all ages. While RokGear designs and prints these ties, customers are given the opportunity…12. Toughvertising Tiny Cars - Smart Car Ad Campaign Uses Fragility to Sell Durability (GALLERY)  “Tougher than it Looks. Smart” is the tagline for Smart Car printed posters from BBDO, New York. Cutaway images of a marshmallow, an egg, and a balloon expose tough internal components to give the message…13. Spiral Christmas Trees - The Tannenboing Holiday Decoration is a Neat Twist on a Holiday Classic (GALLERY)  I hate to say it, but the holidays are approaching. This means you should be getting ready to invite people you don’t like over to your house and give gifts that you know no one will like. You should also…14. Old-School Van Revivals - The Hybrid Subaru 360 Van is a Retooled Blast from the Past (GALLERY)  Since when did Subaru make vans? Rumor has it, their van was the first import they brought to the U.S. And now the Subaru 360 van is getting a new life.
This original beauty has been re-tooled, and given…15. 16 Dumpster and Junkyard Finds - From Dumpster Diva Fashion to Tales from the Crypt Chairs (CLUSTER)  Whether you are digging through a dumpster or joyously rummaging through a junkyard, you are bound to find a slew of secondhand treasures just waiting to be rescued. You are also a crazy person who swims… |
Popular This Month1. 70 Unique Abodes - The Homebuyer Tax Credit Makes Buying Cool Houses Easier (CLUSTER)  Now that the US Senate has voted to extend the popular homebuyer tax credit it’s time to start thinking about finding a unique abode; something a little more interesting than your average cookie cutter…2. 73 Cardboard Creations - From Sculptural Structured Supports to Recyclable Workspaces (CLUSTER)  When I think of cardboard, the word ‘box’ is always close at hand. To me, cardboard boxes are the epitome of childhood imagination, yet so much more can result from such an eco-friendly material—everything…3. Surreal Foliage Photography - 'Colors' by Trifon Marchovski Captures the Season's Best Hues (GALLERY)  Autumn is an insanely beautiful season, and 'Colors' by Trifon Marchovski captures the changing foliage beautifully. Here in Southern California, our landscape is dotted with palm trees and evergreens,…4. 56 Life-Saving Innovations - From Flu-Thwarting Suckers to Doggie Disaster Duds (CLUSTER)  It’s a crazy world out there. One minute you have to worry about a life-threatening hurricane or a killer tsunami, the next it’s a deadly virus you could get while taking the subway or shaking hands with…5. Beach Cabin Compounds - Tiny House Zoning Challenge Pays Off in Washington State (GALLERY)  Christian and Laurie Kazimir wanted to build tiny beach cabins on their Olympic Peninsula lot in Washington State, but they were told that each structure had to meet the building code’s minimum square…6. 30 Brewtiful Beer Bottle Innovations - From Risque Packaging to Couches Made Out of Cans (CLUSTER)  Some people say that English is the language of the world, but I would disagree. I think that beer is the language of the world, after all, there are hardly any cultures that don’t enjoy a cold one.
These…7. 40 Tip Top Toyotas - From Fish-Shaped Submersibles to Sentimental Sports Cars (CLUSTER)  Toyota is a favorite among the drivers in America. The Toyota Camry is one of the most beloved cars in the country. My first car was a Camry... how I miss her so.
In honor of Toyota, and all of their…8. Ring-Shaped Electric Cars - 'eRinGo' Features Rotor-Gyro Balancing and Two Steering Wheels (GALLERY)  The ‘eRinGo’ by Iranian designer Mohammad Ghezel is a ring-shaped electric car. It rotor/gyro system balances the vehicle on a large wheel running around its axis. Two medium-sized side wheels also provide…9. 45 Public Transportation Innovations - From LED Technology for Subways to Self-Steering Buses (CLUSTER)  It’s becoming ever more important to encourage people to utilize public transportation over more wasteful transit options. To do this, metros across the globe are redefining the way we travel. If that…10. 25 Sweet Eco Shoes - From Biodegradable Sneakers to Vegan Sandals (CLUSTER) These eco shoes are perfect for Earth-loving individuals who prefer to wear their sustainable sensibilities rather than just speak them. From biodegradable footwear to sandals made of vegan materials,…11. 44 Ways China Prospers - The China Economy, From Chinese Microcars to Trillion Dollar Firms (CLUSTER)  News about the China economy is everywhere; China has created this and discovered that. We all know what’s going on with the East—and that my friends, is not what’s going on in the West. While we continue…12. 51 Modern Fuel Cell Innovations - From Hydrogen Cars Made of Ice to Fuel Cell Laptops (CLUSTER) A few years ago fuel cell innovations were something only scientists and eco-activists talked about, today, however,using hydrogen as a fuel is something everyday people are trying to incorporate in their…13. 25 Arboreal Buildings - Tree-Based Architecture, from Treetop Castles to Invisible Treehouses (CLUSTER)  As the planet goes green, so too does our tendency to live closer to nature. And I’m not talking about your average backyard treehouse. More and more people are turning to tree-based architecture, creating…14. Ewok Tree Houses - Benoit Fray Creates Futuristic Arbol Abodes (GALLERY) Dans mon Arbre teamed up with industrial designer Benoit Fray and created a tree house which should have been on the set of 'Star Wars.'
The tree houses are designed to be made from local wood and powered…15. Circuit Board Sneakers - Gabriel Dishaw Creates Metallic Footwear Masterpiece (GALLERY) Made out of old computer chips, metal and even typewriter pieces, these metallic shoes are the brainchild of junk metal artist Gabriel Dishaw. I would never suggest playing a round of 21 in these bad boys,… |
Popular Last Month1. Floating Island Boats - Wally and Hermes Yacht WHY 58x38 is More Island Than Yacht (GALLERY)  You’d think the best yacht on the market would look like a boat, right? Wrong! Introducing the latest in must have yachts, the Wally and Hermes Yacht WHY 58x38 (on account of its length and breadth).
This…2. Garbage Necklaces - Recycled Jewelry by Indregru Converts Trash to Treasures (GALLERY)  Waste not, want not! This age-old adage has never been more appropriate than in our current eco-conscious society. So it’s really neat that the jewelry by Indregru is wearable art made out of waste. Basically,…3. Detachable Wedding Dresses - The Morgan Boszilkov Natural Bridal Collection is Eco & Multifunctional (GALLERY)  The gowns in the Morgan Boszilkov Natural Bridal Collection stand apart from other wedding dresses I've seen for two primary reasons: they're eco-friendly and multifunctional. The two designs I've featured…4. Portable Apartments - The buBbLe Prototype Gives Nomads a Temporary Place to Stay (GALLERY)  In theory the buBbLe Prototype is an innovative, although annoyingly capitalized, creation which could house thousands of displaced people. The design came from the office of MMAS and architect/artist…5. 45 Unique Home Lighting Fixtures - Interesting Illumination, from Peeling Lamps to Slinky Lights (CLUSTER)  Gone are the days when single lightbulbs dangle from the ceiling. Today’s home lighting is much more unique—if the existence of dog lamps, digital wallpaper, and stringy chandeliers are any indication. …6. Portable Temporary Houses - Heirloom Quality Custom Buildings Delivered on Wheels (GALLERY)  For $15,000 to $50,000 buyers can get a little custom house delivered to their property via trailer from a California company called, ‘Little House on the Trailer.’ The small prefab structures can be used…7. 50 Denimovations - The Many Metamorphoses of Basic Blue Jeans (CLUSTER)  Jeans are a staple in every wardrobe, but basic blue jeans are giving way not only to different cuts and colors but also innovative and sometimes startlingly expensive embellishments. Denim is also becoming…8. Horrific Homages - Moist Mother Earth, a Demented $8,000 Tribute to the Planet (GALLERY)  Moist Mother Earth is an homage to the planet that will haunt your dreams. Etsy has brought the Internet all kinds of original, creative, one-of-a-kind treasures. It has also brought us this.
The proper…9. 100 Trashy Transformations - Garbage Art, Trash-Inspired Fashion and Trashtastic Innovation (CLUSTER)  The floating trash heap in the Pacific Ocean is just one reminder of the ridiculous amount of garbage that we humans produce every single day. Trashy transformations are one way that members of society…10. Rapid Car-Boat Hybrids - The Python Amphibious Vehicle is Super Speedy on Water (GALLERY)  Merging the front-end of a truck with the rear-end of what looks like a Corvette, the Python Amphibious auto is the fastest amphibious vehicle (vehicles that can travel on both land and water) ever with…11. Highlife Container Housing - The Luxury Shipping Container Home is an Eco-Chic Small Space (GALLERY)  Luxury and pre-fab homes do not usually go together, but in Buenos Aries they sure do! Built for the Casa FOA home design show, the luxury shipping container home makes being eco-friendly glamorous.
The…12. Greenchitecture Homes - Ong & Ong Architects' Luxury Eco-Friendly Living at 55 Blair Road (GALLERY)  The renovated residence at 55 Blair Road, Singapore, designed by Ong & Ong Pte Ltd, brings a balance between nature and modern living. 55 Blair Road is a light, open plan which is unusual for this type…13. Arachnid-Spun Apparel - One Million Spiders Made the Golden Silk for RareTextile (GALLERY)  More than a million wild spiders were needed to produce the silk for a golden colored cloth that is on display at the American Museum of Natural History in New York City. The golden orb spider of Madagascar…14. Fast Food-Inspired Branding - Breadedescalope Cooks Up a New 'Grow to Go' Identity for Wildwuchs (GALLERY)  Everything is becoming increasingly convenient; design studio Breadedescalope has decided to take note from the fast food epidemic to transform the flower shop, Wildwuchs, around their new motto ‘Grow…15. Latticework Tree Lights - The SunUmbra Tree Offers a Canopy of Energy-Efficient Lighting (GALLERY)  At the head of a new wave of energy-efficient lighting is the SunUmbra tree, a solar-powered tree that offers both shade and light in remote public areas.
Designed by Loop.pH, the tree is made up of… |
