animalsLilliputian Landscapes: Paper Sculptures in Mini Bottles
There are plenty of ways to carry a little bit of nature with you, but the tiny worlds created by Akinobu Izumi might just be the cutest. The…
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animalsdesignGarden to Go: Vegetation Takes Over Chicago Train Car
As part of the world’s largest mobile art exhibit, Art on Track, one Chicago Transit train car was taken over by grass and other local plants.…
designSalty Power: Renewable Tidal Energy From Floating Platforms?
Solar and wind power are commonly looked to when we mention renewable energy, but there are plenty of other sources of renewable energy that has…
artPaper Landscapes: Intricate & Interactive Miniatures
In capable hands, even the simplest of materials can make a huge visual impact. The paper art of Laura Cooperman is impressive both in its…
environmentUFO Invasion: Friendly Pollution-Fighting Flying Saucers
Can environmentalism be art? Can art heal the environment? This strange floating installation deploys 13 flying saucer-like robots into polluted…
designCooking the Books: Oven-Baked Report Reveals Secrets
In light of the fact that so many companies both big and small have been caught “cooking the books” recently, the term is likely to draw…
artDon’t Tread On Me: Incredibly Detailed Tire Sculptures
Used tires are a blight on the environment – that’s something we can all agree on. But artist Yong Ho Ji takes these ugly objects and turns…
foodGrocery Shopping to Go: Futuristic Subway Ordering System
The post-work grocery store run is a big headache for all of us, but when you live in an especially densely populated area like South Korea rush…
plantsYarn Bombing + Guerrilla Gardening = Pockets of Sunshine
Putting plants into unexpected places – or “guerrilla gardening” – is an eye-catching form of green graffiti. Heather Powazek Champ…
architectureElegant Tree Building is Half Learning, Half Play
Watching trees meet untimely ends in the name of construction is heart-wrenching. But Japanese architectural firm Tezuka Architects figured out…
animalsCrochetdermy: Animal-Friendly Alternative to Taxidermy?
Most environmentally-minded people agree that the stag head hanging above the mantel is a cruel and unpleasant decoration. But there might be a…
designSea Legs: Unique Recycling Concepts Dries the Ocean’s Tears
Tiny plastic “mermaid’s tears,” destined for industrial injecting molding machines but often spilled in transit, make up an astonishing…
natureThe Great Outdoors: Office Space Goes Green and Open-Air
When you work at a desk, the nine-to-five workday can seem like an eternity – even if you like your job. An outdoor installation in downtown…
architectureA Constructive Concept: Growing Germs to Wire the Desert
The search for sustainable building materials has led us through all kinds of natural and man-made substances, from wood to concrete to hemp and…
natureIsland In the (Air)Stream: Floating Sculpture Goes Missing
If you live in Europe and recently saw a lush green island floating by in the sky, don’t worry – you haven’t lost your mind. A team of…
