Art and design are a part of anything we build, but these designers and artists are particularly informed by the natural order and chaos that surrounds us in our daily lives. Some draw on recycled materials while others find meaning in environmental patterns – some are focused on sustainability with a message and others are interested in aesthetics.
These 14 houses, pavilions, commercial buildings and other forms of architecture take inspiration from the shape and symbolism of trees.
Click Here to Read More »»Reclaiming random found objects for art is not a new thing, but these 13 artists use all sorts of waste materials in cool and surprising ways.
Click Here to Read More »»These compact, portable, prefab eco-friendly travel destinations seem too amazing to be real, like a UFO suite and a 'magic mountain' complete with waterfall.
Click Here to Read More »»Full-sized cars, ice hotels you can really sleep in, faces carved into cliff sides and castles are just a few examples of amazing things sculpted from ice.
Click Here to Read More »»Ice castles soar 30 feet into the air and glow with an ethereal light after sunset in Colorado thanks to the artistry of Brent Christensen at Silverthorne.
Click Here to Read More »»Fast-growing bamboo makes a surprisingly ideal material for a wide range of products including furniture, electronics, caskets and entire buildings.
Click Here to Read More »»Engine parts, car seats, hoods, tires and even seat belts are rescued from junked cars and turned into furniture, clothing, sculptures and more.
Click Here to Read More »»You can fit more function into a tiny space than you think. These 14 furniture and storage solutions take full advantage of all available space in clever ways.
Click Here to Read More »»London's iconic red double-decker buses have received a slick, futuristic makeover by Thomas Heatherwick, and will be on the streets by February.
Click Here to Read More »»These 10 amazing alternative Christmas trees celebrate the urge to be different while saving the seasonal spirit instilled by a tall, tinseled Tannenbaum.
Click Here to Read More »»Most of us just toss it in the recycling bin, but cardboard has life in it yet, as evidenced by these 45 amazing works of recycled and reclaimed art.
Click Here to Read More »»Powered with solar panels, this tube-shaped prefabricated getaway is perched amidst glaciers in the Alps, providing mountaineers with a cozy place to sleep.
Click Here to Read More »»Use these 35 images of 9 common items including baskets, jars, dressers and frames as inspiration to find vintage home decor at flea markets and garage sales.
Click Here to Read More »»With their handmade details and charming imperfections, these 15 fairytale cottages can inspire us to live simpler lives in smaller spaces.
Click Here to Read More »»Make your own natural, recycled and reclaimed ornaments and decor for the holidays including pine cone ornaments, wine cork wreaths and mini branch trees.
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