April 8, 2013

We love multi-functional objects that transform for different functions–perfect for small spaces and urban gardens.
This cool biodegradable flower vase becomes a planter when turned upside down. You might start indoors using the pod as a flower pot, then move … Read More...
Category: Container Gardening, Containers and Pots, Finding, Green & Sustainable, Indoor Gardening, Reclaimed & Recycled
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April 6, 2013

Now you can print and plant a brick.

Planter Bricks are 3D printed concrete masonry units that double as vessels for growing plants and vegetation.

Created by Emerging Objects, a design and research subsidiary of Rael San Fratello Architects specializing … Read More...
Category: Creating, Green Walls, Hydroponics, Vertical Gardens
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April 2, 2013

While action toward building ‘greener’ more sustainable structures is gaining momentum in Europe and America, an office tower from down-under is putting Australia on the green buildings map.
A 30 story high-rise office tower in Sydney, Australia’s central business district, … Read More...
Category: Green & Sustainable, Green Walls, Greening, Rooftop Gardens, Solar Energy, Vertical Gardens
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March 26, 2013

One of my favorite Brooklyn artisan-makers is the collaborative design studio, Autumn Workshop, whose Scrap Ecology lighting we featured a while back. The studio creates a variety of lighting that derives its inspiration from biophilia, the natural connection between … Read More...
Category: Green & Sustainable, Greening, Indoor Gardening, Lighting, Reclaimed & Recycled, Vertical Gardens
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March 15, 2013
Winter’s chill may still be here, but with designer Tina Leung’s Flood Vase, one can literally bring the outdoors inside–in fact, a whole indoor planted mini metropolis.

Flood is the first in a series of architecturally influenced stone-effect resin … Read More...
Category: Container Gardening, Containers and Pots, Finding, Great Finds, Indoor Gardening, shopping
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