The top February 2015 eco ideas show the most advancement in the realms of architecture and packaging.
Some of the most impressive eco-friendly architecture designs include Snøhetta and ZEB's zero energy home, El Refugio Inteligente's energy-efficient home that can be controlled with a smartphone, and best of all, Anderson Anderson Architecture's energy positive classroom design, which actually produces more energy that it requires to operate on a daily basis.
In terms of packaging, Tetra Pak and Valio's cartons, Khaohom's hybrid rice container and cooker, as well as the There and Back Pack shipping boxes show that sustainable design is shining the spotlight by offering convenience to both retailers and consumers. With sustainability taken care of in the home and with products that are used regularly, this offers one less thing to worry about.
Top 85 Eco Concepts in February
From Smartphone-Controlled Homes to Sustainable Seaweed Furniture:
Laura McQuarrie — Mar 8, 2015 — Eco
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Tilted Carbon-Neutral Architecture
This Zero Energy House is the Product of Snøhetta and ZEB
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Motorized Shoe-Strapped Accessories
Rollkers Electronic Shoes are Being Displayed at CES 2015
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Smart Modular Microfarms
These Connected Greenhouse Create Rooftop Gardens in Urban Areas
82
Sustainable Forest Homes
Passive House Che is Located In a Romanian Forest
81
Quick Assembly Boxes
This Smart Cardboard Box Design Uses 15% Less Material and No Tape
80
Electric Cargo Tricycles
The johanson3 Lets You Stand While Riding
79
Solar-Powered Homes
The Taoshouse's Energy Needs are Met By a Solar Array
78
3D-Printed Cars (UPDATE)
This Cutting-Edge Local Motors Creation is Now Production-Ready
77
Deluxe Dorm-Style Hotels
Mezzanine Hotel Rooms Demonstrate Creative Shifts in Luxury Accommodation
76
Open Source Floating Homes
The Floating House is Designed By Carl Turner Architects
75
Returnable Shipping Boxes
The 'There and Back Pack' is a Handy Return Shipping Box
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Buttoned-Up Shipping Boxes
This Box Packaging Design for WonderPix Uses Fewer Fasteners
73
Portable Sub-Zero Homes
Leaf House Version.3 is Designed to Withstand Sub-Zero Temperatures
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Sustainable Seaweed Furniture
Jonas Edvard and Nikolaj Steenfatt Create Raw Chairs and Lamps
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Tapered Cosmetic Packaging
This Cosmetic Packaging Design Features Reusable Boxes and Pouches
70
Wind-Powered Freight Ships
The Vindskip's Hull Harnesses the Power of the Wind
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Playful Snack Blocks
Varvara Komarova's Snack Packaging Concept Doubles as a Toy for Kids
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Sustainable Rice Packaging
The Khaohom Concept Serves as a Green Container and Even a Rice Cooker
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Sharp Eco Jetskis
The Environmentally Friendly Marlin Hydrofoil Mimics Nature in its Mechanics
66
Stacked Cube Skyscrapers
This Sustainable Skyscraper Houses a Flexible Mixed-Use Interior
65
Sustainable Carton Packaging
The Tetra Pak and Valio Carton Package Design is Fully Renewable
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Conveniently Repairable Smartphones
The 3-Part PuzzlePhone is Designed to Last a Decade
63
Low-Cost Lighting Solutions
Solar-Powered Lantern Brings a Cheap Source to the Underprivileged
62
Responsible Organic Skincare
Farm to Girl's Organic Skin Care Products Are Fair & Responsible
61
Tree Bark Seating
Birchbark Chair Demonstrates the Stitching of Old Craft and Contemporary Design
60
Self-Cooling Smart Bulbs
The Connected Cree LED Bulb Has a High-Tech Cooling Solution
59
Composting Vertical Gardens
The Balkonton Garden Contains a Home Compost to Feed Organic Waste
58
Aquatic Grain Carriers
Fishy Rice Packaging is Practical, Emblematic and Beautiful
57
Wonderfully Healthy Wines
Vegan Red Wine Boasts Biodynamic Ingredients and Eco-Friendly Production
56
Disposable Drone Prototypes
This Biodegradable Drone Concept is Made Out of Mushroom Materials
55
Age-Adapting Eco Bicycles
Wishbone Design Studio's Growing Bike is Made From 100% Recycled Carpet
54
Cartoon Theme Farms
The Hello Kitty Go Green Organic Farm Teaches Youngsters About Food Safety
53
Crafty Coffee Lampshades
Designer Makes an Eco Lighting Accessory from Java and Scrap Paper
52
Eco-Friendly Wallets
Mobi Wallets are Crafted from Cork and Brass for an Exceptional Finish
51
Glass Fragrance Testers
Dior's Fragrance Samplers Do Away with Wasteful Paper Strips
50
Solar-Powered Planes
The Solar Impulse 2 Will Fly Around the World in Five Months Without Any Fuel
49
Solid State Refrigerators
The Phononic Thermoelectric Fridge is a Silent, More Eco-Friendly Option
48
Online Farmers' Markets
Good Eggs Brings the Freshness & Convenience of Farmers' Markets Online
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Eco-Friendly Highway Covers
A German City Plans to Bury Its Autobahn Under a Green Park
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Sustainably Packaged Malbec
The Eco Wine is Made Out of 100% Organic Grapes From Argentina
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Eco-Friendly Wooden Headphones
Grain Audio's Over Ear Headphones Have Design and Sound Quality
44
Smartphone-Controlled Homes
El Refugio Inteligente is Energy-Efficient Via Smartphone Control
43
Eco Detergent Packaging
This Eco Laundry Packaging Concept Provides a Built-In Scoop
42
Curlicue Ceiling Lights
Curly Wooden Lamps Artistically Express Carpenters' Beautiful Byproduct
41
Bonsai Tree Kits
Jason Watkins Helps People Grow Their Own Giant Sequoias
40
Commuter Maglev Cars
The M.U.C. Vehicle Would Streamline City Driving for Efficient and Eco Aims
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Illusory Aqueous Desks
The EMKE Office Reception Features a Whimsical Watery Bureau
38
Sustainable Feline Homes
The Cat Caravan is a Sustainable and Playful Spot for the Urban Feline
37
Bicycle-Sharing Sites
Spinlister's Bike Rental Service Makes Eco-Transportation Accessible
36
Mink Hide Plushies
Fur Coat Stuffed Animals Are Crafted from Old Donated Jackets
35
Resourceful Water Spouts
Reusable Water Bottle Lids Give Second Lives to Used Drink Containers
34
Psychedelic Single-Track Transport
A Colorful Monorail Concept Has a Spectral and Abstract Design
33
Energy Positive Classrooms
This Classroom Design Produces More Energy Than It Requires to Use
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Smart Street Lighting
Madrid is Upgrading to Smart Street Lights Courtesy Philips
31
Futuristic Desert Cities
Abu Dhabi’s Masdar City is Designed for Self-Sufficient Communal Living
30
Wildflower Seed Bombs
Seedles' Colorful Seed Balls Aim to Revive the Bee Population
29
Ethical Aromatherapy Collections
The Vitruvi Fragrances are Inspired by Global Daily Rituals
28
Upcycled Feminine Accessories
Lulu Beas' Upcycled Fashion Turns Menswear into Women's Accessories
27
Marine Creature Repellents
This By-Catch Fish Protector Prevents Overfishing for Undesired Species
26
Rendered Paper Packaging
These Illustrated Paper Wrappers Suggest What's on the Insides
25
Rubbish-Printing Robots
The Dr. Recare Molds Additional Receptacles from Plastic Beach Litter
24
Valentine's Day Nail Polish
The Vegan 5-Free Chrome Girl Brand Introduces Three Romantic Colors
23
Solar-Powered Outdoor Speakers
ECOXGEAR's ECOSMART HD SolarTM Audio Systems are Shock-Proof
22
Bare Bound Branding
String Meat Packaging Minimizes Waste and Communicates Authentic Taste
21
Gigantic Air Purifiers
Jorge Gutierrez's Big Air Purifier Sucks Up Smog in Lima, Peru
20
Wearable Air Quality Monitors
Breathe is an Air Pollution Sensor You Can Wear to Crowdsource Data
19
Zero Waste Blogs
Lauren Singer Shares Secrets to Sustainable Living, Without Making Trash
18
Eco-Friendly Way-Finders
This Bamboo Flashlight is an Opportunity Seized for Minimizing Materials
17
Simple Laundry Detergents
The Simply Co.'s Detergent is Plant, People and Planet-Friendly
16
Organic Leafy Implements
Expand Your Creativity to Assembling Your Own Natural Grass Stylus
15
Efficient Fuel-Cell Vehicles (UPDATE)
Honda FCV Gets Power from a Stack Two Thirds the Usual Size
14
Animal Nuisance Food Trucks
This Dutch Food Truck Makes Eating Pests Environmentally Friendly
13
Eco Flat-Pack Playsets
BrikBilt's Toys Serve as a Cheap LEGO Playset Alternative
12
Premium Pedal-Powered Cars
This Luxury Bicycle Vehicle Requires You to Work from the Waist Down
11
Auto-Watering Planters
Parrot Pot Holds H2O for Three Weeks to Care for Your Plants Automatically
10
Apocalyptic Coffee Videos
This Film Tells of the World Ending by Coffee Pod Waste
9
Plug-In Hybrid Cars
The 2016 Hyundai Sonata Plug-In Was Unveiled At the Detroit Auto Show
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Pavilion-Printing Pavilions
A Hi-Tech Room Printer Can Create Small Buildings Quite Resourcefully
7
Reusable Delivery Packaging
The RePack System Encourages Consumers to Return Their Used Envelopes
6
3-Wheeled Utility Vehicles
The Innvelo Three Car is Compact While Promising Great Practicality
5
Feces-Fueled School Kitchens
This Human Waste Bioreactor Uses Organic Materials to Provide Power
4
Sustainable Mobility Apps
The Changers App is a Smart CO2 Monitor for Your Daily Life
3
Sporty Electric Cars
Chevrolet's 2016 Volt Was Introduced At the Detroit Auto Show
2
Eco Inkless Calendars
This Monthly Planner is Materially Responsible and Offers a Real Blank Slate
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Retrofit Electric Vehicle Chargers
Ubitricity's Car Charging Stations Transform Exiting Lamp Posts
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Multi-Material Home Composters
The Conceptual 'Toggle' Compost Bin Accepts Food Waste and Paper
Chic Recycled Material Furniture
The 'Vale' Furniture Collection is Made with Recycled PET Bottles
Futuristic Capsule House Concepts
The ONCO Capsule House Concept is Sleek and Minimal
Seaweed-Based Shoe Packaging
Ales Grey & Sway Partnered on Sustainable Footwear Packaging
Sustainable Speaker Packaging
Sonos' Packaging Shares a Premium, User-Friendly Experience
Eco-Conscious Beauty Packaging
Albéa Group Boasts Three Flagship Packaging Products
Experimental Low-Carbon Housing
Velux & EFFEKT Debut Is Low-Carbon Housing Designs in Copenhagen
Cat-Centric Compact Homes
This Japanese Dwelling Embraces Feline-Friendly Design Choices
Sustainable Luxury Buildings
RO54 by Arshia Architects is Located in LA's Bel Air Neighborhood
Origami-Inspired Sleek Cabins
A.L.P.S. Designs the Infinity Mobile Architecture System
Indoor Organic Waste Gardens
The Conceptual BOSCH Eco-Hub by Batuhan Duran is Sustainable
High-Quality Electric Micro Homes
The Cosmic ONE Gets New Upgrades with Premium Components
Novel Home Security Concepts
Swift Creatives Introduces 'Sculptural Surveillance'
3D-Printed Sustainable Chairs
Eva Dugintseva Designs the Som Chair Concept with No Screws
Self-Shaping Timber Structures
ICD and ITKE Design the Hybrid Flax Pavilion and Wangen Tower
Eco-Friendly Bath Essentials
Bebo Seeks to Reimagine the Packaging of Kid's Bath Products
Energy-Efficient 3D-Printed Homes
Haus.me Introduces Premium Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs)
Serenely Stilted Houses
This Sustainable Tiny Home is Situated On An Elevated Platform
Posh Prefabricated Passive Houses
The GO Logic 1200 Model Has Two Bedrooms and Ample Natural Light
Next-Generation Egg-Shaped Tiny Homes
The Ecocapsule NextGen is Ultra-Compact Yet Comfortable
High-Tech Eco-Conscious Furniture
The WoodenWood Project Upcycles and Utilizes Robotic Printing
Digital Sustainable Food Solutions
Special Projects Debuts Eco Lenses to Help with Decision-Making
Eco-Friendly Offices
Office@27 by Sanjay Puri Architects is Enhanced by Ancient Indian Principles
Sustainable Airport Terminal Designs
This Lush Green Terminal is Powered By Renewable Energy
Treehouse-Inspired Norwegian Residences
This House Aesthetically Connects With its Surroundings
Extreme Space-Saving Architecture
A 74-Square-Foot Apartment is Redefining Urban Living
Ocean Waste-Made Office Chairs
Okamura Designs the Sphere Office Chair from Fishing Nets
Immersive Solar-Powered Installations
Marjan van Aubel & Lexus Unveil the 8 Minutes and 20 Seconds
Sustainable Off-Grid Minimal Cabins
Marc Thorpe Presents the Fremont House in New York
Flexible Pre-Fabricated Homes
Rabih Hage Introduces His Latest Design — Muudo
Sustainable Luxe Spring Fashion
Stella McCartney Presents a New Capsule for the SS24 Season
Tranquil Elevated Tiny Homes
Jan Tyrpekl Designs the Cozy Zen House in Austria
Interior Design Concept Guides
IKEA Unveils its Inaugural Style Guide on Home Design
Energy-Efficient Prefabricated Homes
The 'SON.DER' Home Offers Environmentally Responsible Living
Flax Fiber Floating Homes
The Conceptual 'Blue Nomad' Floating Home is Sustainable
Sustainable Wine Bottle Designs
Telmont Unveils Plans to Produce Bottle in Different Green Shades
Eco-Friendly Luxury Villas
Kengo Kuma Designs the Land Villas for Red Sea Global
Sustainable Carton-Based Packaging
Tetra Pak Debuts Its First Trial Facility for Recart
Sustainable Smart Cottages
The LG Smart Cottage is a Compact Prefab with Cutting-Edge Tech
Plastic-Free Hotel Amenities
ZeroWaste Global Introduces Plastic-Free Guest Amenities for Hotels
Compostable Fragrance Caps
EAUSO VERT Created Industry-First Sustainable Fragrance Packaging
Eco-Friendly Bio-Composite Roof Tiles
Studio SKLIM's Lo-Hi Tech Project with Solar Paneling
Bendable Bio-Inspired Materials
The HygroShell is a Self-Constructing Timber Building System
Nature-Inspired Hotel Furniture
Bernadotte & Kylberg Present the Eriksberg Collection in a Hotel
Two-Person Wooden Dwellings
IAAC Designs the Moca Home Using Collected Wood in Barcelona
Bio-Based 3D-Printed Furniture
Ekbacken Studios Unveils a New Collaboration with Sulapac
Ergonomic Eco-Friendly Drink Packaging
The Tetra Prisma Aseptic 300 Edge Packaging is Mindful
Self-Sufficient Housing Solutions
The 'Hillcrest House' is Entirely Solar-Powered
Plastic-Free Supply Chains
Ericsson is Investing in Sustainable Packaging Solutions
Box-Like Innovative Apartment Designs
Photon Studio's Designs the Box in the Box Apartment
Biophilic Air Purifier Collections
ecoLogicStudio Creates the Photo.Synth.Etica Collection
Bamboo-Centric Furniture Capsules
Roche Bobois and Jiang Qiong Er Join on the Bamboo Mood Series
Transparent Climate Classrooms
Forma Transforms a Century-old Glasshouse in Copenhagen
Everyday Material Colorful Pavilions
Foster + Partners and NEON Create Two Pavilions in London
Fully Compostable Food Packaging
ETG ECO GREEN Unveils a New Line of 100% Compostable Products
Sustainability-Oriented Kids Toys
Learning Resources Unveils a New Sustainable Toy Capsule
Sustainable Skincare Initiatives
Japanese Beauty Brand Kao Upgrades Its Sustainability Initiatives
Upcycled Circular Design Products
Cyrc Designs Expansive Products with Sustainable Themes
Topography-Inspired Furniture Capsules
Zaha Hadid Architects Designs the TOPOS Collection
Contemporary Sustainable Mobile Homes
IAAC Designs the MO.CA (MOBILE CATALYST) Mobile Home
Compact Net-Zero Australian Homes
Anderson Architecture Designs the Pocket Passive House
Climate Crisis Awareness Exhibitions
Kinetic Singapore Unveils the School of Tomorrow Exhibition
Eco Police Vehicle Designs
This Police Car Interior by David Dahlberg is Ultra-Modern
Zero-Waste Hi-Tech Premium Fashion
&Or Collective Prepares for Earth Month with New Initiatives
Music Festival Bright Pavilions
Re:Right Design Created the Hayes Pavilion for Glastonbury
Energy-Efficient Office Buildings
This Czech Office Complex is Outfitted With Eco-Friendly Designs
Recyclable Hardware Packaging
Nokia is Adopting Lighter Recyclable Packaging for Circularity
Remote Work-Catering Modern Homes
Studio Plow and Brit Epperson Creates a Workspace-Home
Sustainable Produce Packaging
These Cascades Eco-Friendly Produce Baskets are Recycled
Eco-Friendly Pouf Chair Concepts
Design Studio701 Creates the Rio Pouffe Concept
Intricate Food Waste Teahouses
Mitsubishi Jisho Design Uses Food Waste Materials for Its Pavilion
Sustainable Pet Food Pouches
American Packaging Corporation Unveils a New Sustainable Solution
Farm-Inspired Guest Houses
Kaja Kühl Designs Two Guest Houses in Upstate New York
Award-Winning Housing Designs
Hong-En Lin Emphasizes the Importance of Clean Water Access
Bio-Based Compact Housing
Woonpioniers Designs the Sustainable Sprout Ruben & Marjolein House
Off-Grid Oceanside Homes
Campos Studio Designs a Sculptural Cliffside Home in Mexico
Sustainable Cork-Based Sofa Designs
Paul Crofts and Isomi Design the Tejo System
Eco-Friendly Wine Bottles
Aegg Introduces Two New Wine Bottle Designs at Imbibe Live
Nature-Inspired Tech Booths
SUMSEI is Said to Unveil a Distinctive Booth at CES 2024
Bendable Battery Designs
Anthro Energy's Flexible Battery Was Showcased at the Beacon Exhibition
Eco-Minded Malaysian Markets
ECO-SHOP Opens its Doors to Sustainability-Focused Malaysian Shoppers
3D-Printed Sustainable Home Designs
HONOKA LAB Presents the TATAMI ReFAB PROJECT
Fiji Ocean-Front Estate Homes
A Tesm of Designers Join Forrces to Create the Reef House
Off-Grid Self-Sufficient Island Homes
Vollebak and Bjarke Ingels Design the Earth House in Canada
Minimal Philosophy Toronto Homes
Burdifilek Designs the Sleek Forest Hill Residence
Economical Modular Wooden Homes
The Cake House Reinvents Housing in the Czech Republic
Greenery-Packed Museum Buildings
This Science Museum is Designed Around a Central Park
Intuitive Countertop Composters
The Vego Kitchen Composter Enhances Home Gardening
Eco-Friendly Spa Capsules
Divana Unveils a New Sustainable Collection Composed of Eight Scents
Sustainable-Focused Design Tools
EFFEKT and Velux Work Together to Create the Compass Model
Sustainable Modular Desk Trays
A Team of Designers Join on a Minimal Tray Collection
Experimental Biomaterial Art Exhibitions
Copenhagen Contemporary Opens the Reset Materials Show
Sustainable Outdoor Kitchen Designs
Ecoscape Has Introduced a New Range of Outdoor Kitchens
Electronic Packaging-Made Stools
Razeen Mohammed Designs the Portable EDGAR Stool
Multifunctional Circular Housing Blocks
Gensler's EVE Park Design has Integrated EV Parking Towers
Nature-Leveraging Home Designs
PAE Designs the Casa Coaba Tucked in the Hillsides
Luxe Car-Focused Residence Designs
Erin Sander Design Creates the Greenway Parks Home
Bamboo-Clad Residential Homes
i29 Designs the Open Park Villa to Connect with Nature
Sustainable Visitor Pavilions
NU Architectuur Atelier Designs the Green Arc in a Garden
Nature Blending Modern Homes
MODU Designed the Mini Tower One Residence in Brooklyn
Playful Eco-Friendly Tech Accessories
The Samsung Eco-Friends Collection Has 55 Products
Low-Waste Shopping Solutions
ASDA, Avery Berkel & Hanshow are Enhancing Sustainability in the UK
Recycling-Centric Waterfront Homes
Measured Architecture Designs the Shor House Project
Sustainable Acoustic Lighting Designs
atelier oï and Impact Acoustic Design the Oloïd Light
Slick Eco-Conscious Chair Designs
TAKT Introduces the Soft Lounge Chair Leather
Avian-Inspired Luxury Residences
This Hill-Top Costa Rican Home is Inspired By Bird Plumage
Futuristic Curved Islandic Homes
The Collective Studio Co., Ltd Designs the Nest Residence
Ocean Plastic Laptop Bags
Targus is Expanding its Eco-Friendly Product Offerings
Natural Material-Crafterd Holiday Homes
Johan Sundberg Arkitektur Designs the Sommarhus E
Hempcrete-Crafted Sustainable Workspaces
Commonbond Architects Designs the Gardenhide Studio
APPI Eco-Friendly Furniture
Sabai Design is a Sustainable Furniture Disruptor Led by Woman Founder
Woven Upholstery Textile Capsules
The Elemental Wright Collection Highlights Organic Architecture
Sustainable Warm Parka Designs
Patagonia Presents a Look at the Eco-Friendly Stormshadow Parka
Modern Mobile Futuristic Homes
Nestron Presents its Range of Contemporary Tiny Homes
Eco-Friendly Refurbished Studios
Workers of Art Presents the WOA Second Home in Kochi
Sustainably Crafted Pavilions
Shigeru Ban Introduces the Paper Log House in the Glass House
Clover-Style Conference Center Designs
MAD Designs the ZGC International Innovation Center
Sustainable Flat-Packable Hotel Furniture
Fritz Hansen Recently Debuted Its First Outdoor
Eco-Friendly USB Flash Drive
Eunsu Lee Designs the Memory Capsule USB Concept with Samsung
Green Tiled Extended Residences
Madam Architectuur Designs the Sofie House in Belgium
Traditional Sustainable School Designs
Heatherwick Studio Showcases Plans for Universidad Ean
Climate-Managing Greenhouse Concepts
Salazar Sequero Medina Designs the Livable Greenhouse Home
Sustainable Growing Containers
The HC Companies Debuts the Revamped Horticultural Containers
Sustainable Marble-Effect Packaging
Sulapac Collaborates With FaiveleyTech for Packaging Solutions
Rice-Centric Outdoor Installations
Carlo Ratti Associati and Italo Rota Present Sunrice
Sustainable Biophilic Stools
Ponti Design Studio Presents the Inspired by Nature Stool
Tranquil Sustainable Home Designs
Kolman Boye Architects Designs the Saltviga House in Norway
Eco-Conscious Floor Tiles
Alusid Unveils its New Sustainable Floor Tiles Made of Recycled Content
Sustainable Custom Luxe Homes
Schenkar and GA Arquitectura y Construcción Join on a Structure
Optimal Energy Research Centers
Zara Hadid Architects Designs the Alisher Navoi Research Center
Sustainability-Focused Building Renovations
Climate Group Launches the Renovation Revolution
Eco-Conscious Workshop Experiences
Six Senses Vana Celebrates Environment Day with its Earth Lab
Dynamic Interactive Lighting Installations
Zava Designs a New Light and Metal Installation
Sustainable Norwegian Timber Schools
Local Cultures Inspire the Čoarvemátta School in Kautokeino
Asian Designer Furniture Exhibitions
This Year's Emerge Exhibition Marks the Third Annual Showcase
Nature-Connecting Design Installations
OMCC and Diez Office Unveil the Vert Installation
Eco-Friendly Building Materials
SSAB and Firth Steels are Partnering to Create Sustainable Steel
Greenery-Surrounding Lush Homes
Ho Khue Architects Creates the Nest House in Vietnam
Nature-Merging Geometric Homes
Reigo & Bauer Designs the Neville Park Residence in Toronto
Terraced Naturally Lit Homes
Unknown Works Designs the Bright Oasis Home in London