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1. 56 Green Gadgets - Eco-Friendly Tech Devices, from Solar-Powered Phones to Disposable Laptops (CLUSTER)
56 Green Gadgets - Eco-Friendly Tech Devices, from Solar-Powered Phones to Disposable Laptops (CLUSTER)
It was only a few years ago that wooden computers, disposable laptops, and solar-powered phones were virtually unknown concepts. Fast forward to today, and the number of eco-friendly tech devices is astounding.…


2. 51 Bright Idea Bulbs - From Space-Saving Lighting to Pop-Up Bulbs (CLUSTER)
51 Bright Idea Bulbs - From Space-Saving Lighting to Pop-Up Bulbs (CLUSTER)
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…


3. 43 Nature-Inspired Lights - Earthy Lighting, from Reed-Like Lighting to Flowerpot Chandeliers (CLUSTER)
43 Nature-Inspired Lights - Earthy Lighting, from Reed-Like Lighting to Flowerpot Chandeliers (CLUSTER)
If you haven’t yet changed over to the more environmentally friendly light bulbs, perhaps it’s because you haven’t yet embraced nature into your life. One way to do this while also truly driving home the…


4. 72 Small-Scale Solarized Innovations - From Solar Tables to Solar Sunglasses (CLUSTER)
72 Small-Scale Solarized Innovations - From Solar Tables to Solar Sunglasses (CLUSTER)
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…


5. 41 Solar Transportation Innovations -  From Futuristic Bus Stops to Solar-Powered Semis (CLUSTER)
41 Solar Transportation Innovations -  From Futuristic Bus Stops to Solar-Powered Semis (CLUSTER)
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…


6. Space Age Residences - Villa Nurbs Brings Family Homes into the Future (GALLERY)
Space Age Residences - Villa Nurbs Brings Family Homes into the Future (GALLERY)
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…


7. Nuclear Power Superbikes - The Motorbike 2050 Version 2 Will Use Nuclear Fusion Technology (GALLERY)
Nuclear Power Superbikes - The Motorbike 2050 Version 2 Will Use Nuclear Fusion Technology (GALLERY)
Nuclear energy as a power source for motorcycles? Not now, but perhaps in 40 years or so thinks French designer Romain Hermenthe. His motorcycle concept, the Motorbike 2050 Version 2, will be powered through…


8. 50 Green Home Construction Options - Next-Gen Eco Abodes, From Grass Roof Tiles to Ecosystem Showers (CLUSTER)
50 Green Home Construction Options - Next-Gen Eco Abodes, From Grass Roof Tiles to Ecosystem Showers (CLUSTER)
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…


9. Insectified ATVs - The Sports Coupe by Batyr Ospanov Changes Shape According to Terrain (GALLERY)
Insectified ATVs - The Sports Coupe by Batyr Ospanov Changes Shape According to Terrain (GALLERY)
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…


10. Garden Vortexes - The Faulders Studio Deformscape Creates an Unorthodox Optical Illusion (GALLERY)
Garden Vortexes - The Faulders Studio Deformscape Creates an Unorthodox Optical Illusion (GALLERY)
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…


11. 75 Bewitching Bears - Cuddly Creatures That Even Stephen Colbert Would Love (CLUSTER)
75 Bewitching Bears - Cuddly Creatures That Even Stephen Colbert Would Love (CLUSTER)
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.…


12. 53 Sailing Innovations - From Leopard Print Sailing Kicks to Sailor Swimsuits (CLUSTER)
53 Sailing Innovations - From Leopard Print Sailing Kicks to Sailor Swimsuits (CLUSTER)
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…


13. Space Age Electrobikes - Introducing the Handemade Grace Electric Bike (GALLERY)
Space Age Electrobikes - Introducing the Handemade Grace Electric Bike (GALLERY)
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…


14. Urban Floodtography - Aqualta by Studio Lindfors Shows Gondolas in NYC, Cliff Jumping in Tokyo (GALLERY)
Urban Floodtography - Aqualta by Studio Lindfors Shows Gondolas in NYC, Cliff Jumping in Tokyo (GALLERY)
There are may different ways to bring awareness to the impacts of global warming, including an artful approach that uses aesthetic appeal to lure the reader in. This image series by Studio Lindfors is…


15. Sustainable Set Designs - Meghan Moe Beitiks' Gothic Fashion Backdrop Shows Eco Sensibilities (GALLERY)
Sustainable Set Designs - Meghan Moe Beitiks
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…


16. Inflatable Chimney Pillows - Balloons Retrofit Fireplaces to Block Energy-Wasting Drafts (VIDEO)
Inflatable Chimney Pillows - Balloons Retrofit Fireplaces to Block Energy-Wasting Drafts (VIDEO)
Inflatable chimney pillows, also known as inflatable chimney balloons, are a cost-effective way to stop airflow, odor, and debris from flowing through disused fireplace and heating stove chimneys. Made…


17. Honeycomb Eco-Room Dividers - The Jenny Redd Solar Wall Provides Privacy and Energy (GALLERY)
Honeycomb Eco-Room Dividers - The Jenny Redd Solar Wall Provides Privacy and Energy (GALLERY)
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…


18. Flying Sailboats - The Vertical 'Zep'Lin' Electric Car Uses a Rudder to Maneuver (VIDEO)
Flying Sailboats - The Vertical
Look into the future and this is what you might see: the Zep’Lin electric car. In other words, you might see cars that look like sailboats flying through the air. Designed for Renault by Damien Grossemy,…


19. Fresh Air from Photosynthesis - Flo2 Air Purifier by Designer Olivia Bradateanu (GALLERY)
Fresh Air from Photosynthesis - Flo2 Air Purifier by Designer Olivia Bradateanu (GALLERY)
Olivia Bradateanu, an industrial designer from Montclair, NJ, has created a concept air purifier design she calls the ‘FLO2.’ The air purifier uses photosynthesis, a natural process that plants use to…


20. Super Skinny Solar Panels - Sulfurcell Offers Minimalism With Modular Solar Panels (GALLERY)
Super Skinny Solar Panels - Sulfurcell Offers Minimalism With Modular Solar Panels (GALLERY)
As the size of technological devices get smaller, so too are size of eco-technological devices. The solar energy company Sulfurcell has created ultra-thin, modular solar panels to generate energy. The…


21. Cubist Duplexes - The Design Firm Blends Form & Function for Satish Nayak Residence in Bangalore (GALLERY)
Cubist Duplexes - The Design Firm Blends Form & Function for Satish Nayak Residence in Bangalore (GALLERY)
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…


22. Monster Eco-Sinks - The Water-Controlled Mons Lavabo Teaches Kids to Conserve (GALLERY)
Monster Eco-Sinks - The Water-Controlled Mons Lavabo Teaches Kids to Conserve (GALLERY)
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…


23. Sneaky Broken Wheels - The Anti-Theft Collapsible Bike Wheel Deceives Bike Thieves (GALLERY)
Sneaky Broken Wheels - The Anti-Theft Collapsible Bike Wheel Deceives Bike Thieves (GALLERY)
With the downturned economy and pressure on eco-conscious living, there are probably more instances of bike thievery than we think. So, protect your two-wheeler with the Anti-Theft Collapsible Bike Wheel.…


24. Peel-Away Paper Cups - The Disposable RIP-cUP Embodies 'Three Time's the Charm' (GALLERY)
Peel-Away Paper Cups - The Disposable RIP-cUP Embodies
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…


25. Freshly Squeezed Eco-Cars - The Citrus Car by Edu Povarchik Offers Eco-Friendly Freshness (GALLERY)
Freshly Squeezed Eco-Cars - The Citrus Car by Edu Povarchik Offers Eco-Friendly Freshness (GALLERY)
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…


26. 13 Fun Foliage Finds - From Jeweled Foliage Bras to Eco Foliage Lights (CLUSTER)
13 Fun Foliage Finds - From Jeweled Foliage Bras to Eco Foliage Lights (CLUSTER)
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…


27. 29 Multifunctional Lamps - From Math Whiz Lighting to Plantable Lamps (CLUSTER)
29 Multifunctional Lamps - From Math Whiz Lighting to Plantable Lamps (CLUSTER)
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…


28. Shuttertastic Schools - The Langley Academy is a Sustainable Educational Facility (GALLERY)
Shuttertastic Schools - The Langley Academy is a Sustainable Educational Facility (GALLERY)
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…


29. 19 Sluggish Innovations - From Animated Snail Tales to Snail-Shaped Music Halls (CLUSTER)
19 Sluggish Innovations - From Animated Snail Tales to Snail-Shaped Music Halls (CLUSTER)
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,…


30. Energy-Generating Homes - The Villa Akarp in Sweden Produces More Energy than It Uses (VIDEO)
Energy-Generating Homes - The Villa Akarp in Sweden Produces More Energy than It Uses (VIDEO)
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…


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1. 70 Unique Abodes - The Homebuyer Tax Credit Makes Buying Cool Houses Easier (CLUSTER)
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. 42 Transportable Homes - Abodes on the Go, from Portable Apartments to All-Terrain Cabins (CLUSTER)
42 Transportable Homes - Abodes on the Go, from Portable Apartments to All-Terrain Cabins (CLUSTER)
When it comes to living space, portability has so many perks. Bored with your current surroundings? Just pick up and go. Natural disaster? No problem. Plus, the transportable homes we see today are a far…


3. Surreal Foliage Photography - 'Colors' by Trifon Marchovski Captures the Season's Best Hues (GALLERY)
Surreal Foliage Photography -
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 Green Gadgets - Eco-Friendly Tech Devices, from Solar-Powered Phones to Disposable Laptops (CLUSTER)
56 Green Gadgets - Eco-Friendly Tech Devices, from Solar-Powered Phones to Disposable Laptops (CLUSTER)
It was only a few years ago that wooden computers, disposable laptops, and solar-powered phones were virtually unknown concepts. Fast forward to today, and the number of eco-friendly tech devices is astounding.…


5. 56 Life-Saving Innovations - From Flu-Thwarting Suckers to Doggie Disaster Duds (CLUSTER)
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…


6. 25 Arboreal Buildings - Tree-Based Architecture, from Treetop Castles to Invisible Treehouses (CLUSTER)
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…


7. Beach Cabin Compounds - Tiny House Zoning Challenge Pays Off in Washington State (GALLERY)
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…


8. 51 Modern Fuel Cell Innovations - From Hydrogen Cars Made of Ice to Fuel Cell Laptops (CLUSTER)
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…


9. 40 Tip Top Toyotas - From Fish-Shaped Submersibles to Sentimental Sports Cars (CLUSTER)
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…


10. Cardboard Catwalks - Strode College Challenges Young Designers With Odd Medium (GALLERY)
Cardboard Catwalks - Strode College Challenges Young Designers With Odd Medium (GALLERY)
Upcycling cardboard packaging through costume and couture design was the task recently given Creative and Art and Design students at Strode College in the UK.  The recycled cardboard design results included…


11. 25 Sweet Eco Shoes - From Biodegradable Sneakers to Vegan Sandals (CLUSTER)
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,…


12. Ewok Tree Houses - Benoit Fray Creates Futuristic Arbol Abodes (GALLERY)
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…


13. Circuit Board Sneakers - Gabriel Dishaw Creates Metallic Footwear Masterpiece (GALLERY)
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,…


14. 44 Green Jewelry Designs - From Upcycled Jewelry to Soda Can Necklaces (CLUSTER)
44 Green Jewelry Designs - From Upcycled Jewelry to Soda Can Necklaces (CLUSTER)
With the abundance of eco-friendly green jewelry designs available on the market, you don’t have to sacrifice accessorizing for the sake of being a greener fashionista. Granted, some green jewelry is…


15. 43 Modern Prefab Buildings - from Portable Vacation Homes to Prefab Anti-Aging Architecture (CLUSTER)
43 Modern Prefab Buildings - from Portable Vacation Homes to Prefab Anti-Aging Architecture (CLUSTER)
Pop-up architecture and shipping container homes are just a few examples of the modern prefab buildings we’ve featured on Trend Hunter. This cluster explores some of the most unique modern prefab buildings…


16. Monolithic Eco Riders - The Allivictus Recyclone is the Ultimate in Green Cruising (GALLERY)
Monolithic Eco Riders - The Allivictus Recyclone is the Ultimate in Green Cruising (GALLERY)
As its name suggests, the Allivictus Recyclone doesn’t take recycling lightly. No, the entire construction of this eco-conscious vehicle is a recycled mass of rubber, PVC, and PET mixed into a resin matrix,…


17. Pirate Nomads - Artist Swoon Recycles Trash into a Floating Artist Community (GALLERY)
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…


18. 50 Urban Gardens - Green Spaces for Those Stuck in the Concrete Jungle (CLUSTER)
50 Urban Gardens - Green Spaces for Those Stuck in the Concrete Jungle (CLUSTER)
Trees and plants are our friends. When surrounded by skyscrapers and highways, urban gardens are any patch of greenery found in metropolitan areas. Space-saving solutions that increase green space for…


19. Freelance Goats - Rent-a-Ruminant Has Goats Eating Invasive Plants (GALLERY)
Freelance Goats - Rent-a-Ruminant Has Goats Eating Invasive Plants (GALLERY)
So you have a lot of extra brush and foliage on your property, and you don’t really have the time to take a weed whacker to it. What are you going to do? You call Rent-a-Ruminant. This ingenious service…


20. Sustainable Lakeside Cottages - The Omena House by Danny Forster Will Attain LEED Gold Status (VIDEO)
Sustainable Lakeside Cottages - The Omena House by Danny Forster Will Attain LEED Gold Status (VIDEO)
The Omena House by Danny Forster in Michigan is one of the most clever eco designs I've seen for a private residence yet. The Omena House is full of eco features, from recycled newspaper countertops to…


21. 70 Electric Cars to Combat Rising Gas Prices - From Self-Charging Cars to Hybrid Hummers (CLUSTER)
70 Electric Cars to Combat Rising Gas Prices - From Self-Charging Cars to Hybrid Hummers (CLUSTER)
If my car wasn’t already benched, I would be just as concerned about the rising gas prices as everyone else. At this point, however, my main concerns involved the burnt-out headlight and non-existent break-pads.…


22. 40 Greenovations for Kids - From Eco-Warrior Toys to Recyclable Baby Cribs (CLUSTER)
40 Greenovations for Kids - From Eco-Warrior Toys to Recyclable Baby Cribs (CLUSTER)
Eco-conscious parents now have more options for greener childrens products than ever before. And, if we want to save the planet, it’s probably a good idea to convert our kids to planet-savers as early…


23. Tree-Integrated Homes - The Atypical Treehouse Incorporates a Fallen Tree into Its Design (GALLERY)
Tree-Integrated Homes - The Atypical Treehouse Incorporates a Fallen Tree into Its Design (GALLERY)
If a tree falls in the forest, and there is someone there to build on it, will anyone care? Evidently yes, as this atypical treehouse is a testament to the resilience of nature. Rather than moving the…


24. Ethical Tot Fashion - LUDD Organic & Recycled is a Label for Eco-Conscious Babies (GALLERY)
Ethical Tot Fashion - LUDD Organic & Recycled is a Label for Eco-Conscious Babies (GALLERY)
LUDD Organic & Recycled is a Swedish-Spanish company based in Barcelona that creates ethical, ecological, European-made clothing for little boys that range in age from 0 to 3 yrs old. “We bring together…


25. 51 Bright Idea Bulbs - From Space-Saving Lighting to Pop-Up Bulbs (CLUSTER)
51 Bright Idea Bulbs - From Space-Saving Lighting to Pop-Up Bulbs (CLUSTER)
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…


26. Disposable Laptops - The Recyclable Paper Laptop is an Eco-Friendly Alternative (GALLERY)
Disposable Laptops - The Recyclable Paper Laptop is an Eco-Friendly Alternative (GALLERY)
At first glance, the Recyclable Paper Laptop looks ridiculous. At second glance, it still looks ridiculous, but an appreciation for the attempt begins to bud. By the time I started to really take in the…


27. Circus Tent Guesthouses - These Groovy Yurts Let Your Company Feel Like Nomads (GALLERY)
Circus Tent Guesthouses - These Groovy Yurts Let Your Company Feel Like Nomads (GALLERY)
When Grandma asks you what you want for Christmas, all you have to say is “Groovy Yurts,” and let the hilarity ensue. A yurt is the traditional dwelling of Central Asian nomads; it is a massive circular…


28. 43 Nature-Inspired Lights - Earthy Lighting, from Reed-Like Lighting to Flowerpot Chandeliers (CLUSTER)
43 Nature-Inspired Lights - Earthy Lighting, from Reed-Like Lighting to Flowerpot Chandeliers (CLUSTER)
If you haven’t yet changed over to the more environmentally friendly light bulbs, perhaps it’s because you haven’t yet embraced nature into your life. One way to do this while also truly driving home the…


29. Recycled Magazine Vases - Filipinas Fair Trade Venture Group Makes Eco-Friendly Handcrafts (GALLERY)
Recycled Magazine Vases - Filipinas Fair Trade Venture Group Makes Eco-Friendly Handcrafts (GALLERY)
Tightly hand-wound magazine pages create the “beads” from which the magazine vase is made. The intricate craftsmanship comes from a Philippine community that lives near one of Manila’s largest dump sites…


30. Prefab Igloos - Icewall One’s Igloo Satellite Cabin Twarts Harsh Weather and Lunging Bears (GALLERY)
Prefab Igloos - Icewall One’s Igloo Satellite Cabin Twarts Harsh Weather and Lunging Bears (GALLERY)
The Igloo Satellite Cabin manufactured by Australia’s Icewall One is a pre-fabricated remote shelter that can withstand subzero temperatures, high winds, ice, snow, and lunging bears. The transportable…


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1. Detachable Wedding Dresses - The Morgan Boszilkov Natural Bridal Collection is Eco & Multifunctional (GALLERY)
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…


2. Portable Apartments - The buBbLe Prototype Gives Nomads a Temporary Place to Stay (GALLERY)
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…


3. 73 Cardboard Creations - From Sculptural Structured Supports to Recyclable Workspaces (CLUSTER)
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…


4. Portable Temporary Houses - Heirloom Quality Custom Buildings Delivered on Wheels (GALLERY)
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…


5. 45 Unique Home Lighting Fixtures - Interesting Illumination, from Peeling Lamps to Slinky Lights (CLUSTER)
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. 50 Denimovations - The Many Metamorphoses of Basic Blue Jeans (CLUSTER)
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…


7. Horrific Homages - Moist Mother Earth, a Demented $8,000 Tribute to the Planet (GALLERY)
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…


8. 100 Trashy Transformations - Garbage Art, Trash-Inspired Fashion and Trashtastic Innovation (CLUSTER)
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…


9. Rapid Car-Boat Hybrids - The Python Amphibious Vehicle is Super Speedy on Water (GALLERY)
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…


10. 30 Brewtiful Beer Bottle Innovations - From Risque Packaging to Couches Made Out of Cans (CLUSTER)
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…


11. 45 Public Transportation Innovations - From LED Technology for Subways to Self-Steering Buses (CLUSTER)
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…


12. Ring-Shaped Electric Cars - 'eRinGo' Features Rotor-Gyro Balancing and Two Steering Wheels (GALLERY)
Ring-Shaped Electric Cars -
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…


13. 44 Ways China Prospers - The China Economy, From Chinese Microcars to Trillion Dollar Firms (CLUSTER)
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…


14. Fast Food-Inspired Branding - Breadedescalope Cooks Up a New 'Grow to Go' Identity for Wildwuchs (GALLERY)
Fast Food-Inspired Branding - Breadedescalope Cooks Up a New
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. Arachnid-Spun Apparel - One Million Spiders Made the Golden Silk for RareTextile (GALLERY)
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…


16. 40 Avant-Garde Angletecture Designs - From Boomerang Buildings to Sloped Sustainable Homes (CLUSTER)
40 Avant-Garde Angletecture Designs - From Boomerang Buildings to Sloped Sustainable Homes (CLUSTER)
This slideshow of angletecture designs proves that when it comes to construction, neat 90 degree corners don’t always cut it. From boomerang-shaped buildings to edifices like the one on the right, there’s…


17. Latticework Tree Lights - The SunUmbra Tree Offers a Canopy of Energy-Efficient Lighting (GALLERY)
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…


18. Gritty Cityscapes - Edward Burtynsky Captures Dark Landscapes (GALLERY)
Gritty Cityscapes - Edward Burtynsky Captures Dark Landscapes (GALLERY)
What if some of today’s most thought-provoking artistic photography depicted the darker side of the modern industrialized world? That question may be answered at the Corcoran Gallery of Art, where the…


19. Multifunctional Cat Cocoons - Purrfect Cardboard Cat Shelter Doubles as a Scratching Station (VIDEO)
Multifunctional Cat Cocoons - Purrfect Cardboard Cat Shelter Doubles as a Scratching Station (VIDEO)
It looks like the wasp’s nests I sometimes come across while hiking, but this patented design uses layers of cardboard to create a cozy designer cocoon for cats. Designed by Warren Lieu of One Form Design,…


20. Angular Austrian Architecture - The YUG House by X Architekten is an Especially Agreeable Abode (GALLERY)
Angular Austrian Architecture - The YUG House by X Architekten is an Especially Agreeable Abode (GALLERY)
Styria is a southeastern province of Austria, and the home of this prize-winning YUG house. The house is the winner of the Province of Styria Architecture Prize because of its congruity with the surrounding…


21. Shape-Shifting Supercars - The Jaguar C-XS is a Luxury Sedan and Sports Car in One (GALLERY)
Shape-Shifting Supercars - The Jaguar C-XS is a Luxury Sedan and Sports Car in One (GALLERY)
What looks like a couple of squiggles attached to a delicate ring, Jaguar C-XS 2050 concept car is simply a subtle mean machine. The squiggles and ring actually form an intelligent supercar that anticipates…


22. Endangered Animal Portraits - Eric Isselee's 'Life on White' Immortalizes Animals (GALLERY)
Endangered Animal Portraits - Eric Isselee
Belgian photographer Eric Isselee has spent the last four years photographing wild animals in an effort to capture Earth’s creatures on film before they become extinct. The project, dubbed ‘Life on White,’…


23. 60 City-Cruising Scooters - From Transforming Scooters to Nature-Friendly Scooters (CLUSTER)
60 City-Cruising Scooters - From Transforming Scooters to Nature-Friendly Scooters (CLUSTER)
The scooter may not be as badass as its big brother the motorcycle, but it definitely beats riding a bike. For you cool kids who want to take it up a notch, you can buy a Vespa. Throw in a scarf and an…


24. Moss Wallpaper - Green Wall Decor Brings Your Living Room to Life (GALLERY)
Moss Wallpaper - Green Wall Decor Brings Your Living Room to Life (GALLERY)
Japanese designers Nendo have created a green living wallpaper that turns your home into an indoor garden. The designs, which also include a room divider, are made from actual moss that grow out of your…


25. Deceptive Rock Tables - The Domingos Totora Agua Table is Not What It Seems (GALLERY)
Deceptive Rock Tables - The Domingos Totora Agua Table is Not What It Seems (GALLERY)
If it walks like a duck and talks like a duck, you would call it a duck, but sometimes you can be wrong, as you would be with this Domingos Tótora Agua Table. It may look like a rock, and it may even roll…


26. Sun-Powered Laptop Chargers - Solargorilla Solar Charger Sunbathes to Ensure You Stay Connected (GALLERY)
Sun-Powered Laptop Chargers - Solargorilla Solar Charger Sunbathes to Ensure You Stay Connected (GALLERY)
Netbooks and laptops continue to free workers from the restrictions of a traditional office, and the SolarGorilla Solar Charger takes this one step further by eliminating the need for electricity and access…


27. Upcycled Couture - The Baroque Creations of Ziad Ghanem (VIDEO)
Upcycled Couture - The Baroque Creations of Ziad Ghanem (VIDEO)
The urge to present designs with instant shock value is in Ziad Ghanem’s blood as proven by his latest line Maiden Britain, a collaboration with graphic artist Robert Boon. Some of Ghanem’s latest eco-aware…


28. 35 Quirky Chair Designs - From Globular Emotion-Inspired Chairs to Odes to LEGO (CLUSTER)
35 Quirky Chair Designs - From Globular Emotion-Inspired Chairs to Odes to LEGO (CLUSTER)
When decorating, many people opt for something different, preferring to pick unconventional pieces not many others have. These 35 quirky chair designs are perfect for the individual who wants to be different.…


29. Hot Green Concept Cars - Fiery Peugeot ELA Design by Mohammad Ghezel Floats on Air (GALLERY)
Hot Green Concept Cars - Fiery Peugeot ELA Design by Mohammad Ghezel Floats on Air (GALLERY)
Peugeot ELA is Mohammad Ghezel's hybrid vehicle that will rely on an electromagnet and solar energy to navigate friction-free over a thin surface of air. It uses no tires and no petroleum-based fuels,…


30. 30 Round Eco Car Designs - From Ring-Shaped Electric Cars to Oblong Kelp Cars (CLUSTER)
30 Round Eco Car Designs - From Ring-Shaped Electric Cars to Oblong Kelp Cars (CLUSTER)
Chances are good that when you envision an aerodynamic automobile, these round eco car designs below won’t pop into your brain. Despite their round, oblong or oval aesthetic, these green cars are bound…






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