Due to the rise of LED, lighting has become more sustainable. With the Cartoni 900 pendant, designer Wisse Trooster of Qoowl goes one step further with the label Cartoni Design. In addition to applying LED technology, the lamp is made with recycled cardboard from Smurfit Kappa. The result is a minimalist stylish pendant that can… [Read More]
Eco-friendly Ruche shelving unit assembles in 5 minutes
Industrial designer Ruthy Shafrir has launched on Kickstarter an eco-friendly shelving unit that can be assembled in less than five minutes without any tools or fasteners. Ruche was inspired by the bee hive shape, known for its strength and stability. The project is currently running on Kickstarter. For backing up the project and more details,… [Read More]
Hugo Ribeiro designs a table wrapped in crocheted plastic bags
Portuguese designer Hugo Ribeiro has recently introduced CROKÉ, a corner table inspired by traditional Portuguese stools and the art of crochet. Sustainability is deeply embedded in Ribeiro’s designs, with all his projects conveying the same message: “that every material can have a new cycle of usage”. CROKÉ’s structure is made of pine wood, and introduces the… [Read More]
Combiwerk Delft Social Workplace by i29 interior architects
i29 interior architects, in collaboration with VMX Architects have developed a new office building for the Social Workplace company Combiwerk Delft. The company is known for finding custom work to people who, due to a physical, psychological or mental limitation, are not able to find a regular job. The new construction was intended to reflect… [Read More]
Make Architects unveils recyclable cinema for Regeneration Film Festival
After recently creating the origami inspired Kiosks, London based architecture firm Make Architects unveils a recyclable cinema for the Regeneration Film Festival at Ecobuild. The award-winning architectural practice, took the challenge of designing a unique structure to showcase films, as well as provide exhibition visitors with a place of rest. The recyclable structure will be built… [Read More]
