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Metylos' Elegant Mathilde Lamps Are Made From Hanging Strips of Wool Felt
Looking like strands of Rapunzel's hair, these felt LED lamps can be braided, knotted, or bunched into any shape.
Mixed-Use Atelier Heikkila is a Gorgeous Geothermal-Powered Wooden Home in Finland
An astounding number of people are choosing to combine their work and domestic life in one succinct unit - like the gorgeous Atelier Heikkila in Central Finland.
Lumos Solar's New Solarscape Structures Provide Shade and Renewable Energy
Lumos Solar just unveiled their newest product: a modular and customizable photovoltaic structure called the SolarScape .
Helvey Design Studio Handcrafts Beautiful Furniture from Responsibly Sourced Wood
Helvey Design Studio has created a series of furniture built to last a lifetime.
Moooi's Raimond Chandelier Bursts with Dozens of Tiny LED Lights
Moooi showcased a stunning collection of chandeliers that look like bursting fireworks at this year's ICFF .
United Nations: World is On Course to Run Out of Water
The world is on a crash course to run out of freshwater, according to United Nation's Secretary General Ban Ki-moon. At yesterday's UN's International Day of Biological Diversity , Ban Ki-moon addressed a number of the water security issues facing the planet today.
Sinje Ollen Turns Bespoke Knits into Clothing for Furniture
Grandma's ugly old knit sweater has come a long way with Sinje Ollen , a New York textile artisan who makes magic with wool.
Monstrans' Single-Sheet Bamboo Chair Folds Flat for Easy Storage
Design company Monstrans ' newest chair is made from a single sheet of renewable bamboo plywood, putting a clever spin on the classic folding chair .
Hinterland's Scatter/Gather Lamp is Made from Found Driftwood
Hinterland 's eclectic Scatter/Gather chandelier combines rustic-chic with glamor.
3D-Printed Tracheal Splint Saves Baby's Life
Kaiba Gionfridoo wasn't likely to live long as a result of a serious tracheal condition that inhibited his ability to breathe.
Two-Story Green Wall Freshens up Renovated Hotel SevenFourOne in California
A small boutique hotel in Laguna Beach, California has received a sustainable upgrade courtesy of Horst Architects - including a two-story green wall that lends an "eco-urban" vibe to the place.
He's Back! World's Largest Rubber Duck Floats Again After Springing a Leak in Hong Kong
The world's largest inflatable rubber duck is back in action after springing a leak and collapsing into a yellow blob in Hong Kong's Victoria Harbor.
The Patch is a Self-Watering Planter for Herbs and Greens
A new generation of gardeners are interested in growing their own food, and The Patch , a new self-watering planter, helps guide newbies through the process.
Scanadu Creates World's First Star Trek-Style Medical Tricorder
Scanadu , a startup based at the NASA Ames Research Center , has made the science-fiction of Star Trek a reality by creating a non-invasive tricorder that, within 10 seconds, can gather medical information about a person and then relay it to their smartphone.
D-torso Creates a Giant 3D T-Rex from Laser-Cut Cardboard
This year at the International Contemporary Furniture Fair , something menacing was lurking among the tables and chairs.
Artists Create Chandeliers Out of Bike Parts Under a Freeway Overpass
A freeway overpass is not the first place you would think to look for innovative art .
Geodesic DOM(E) is a Self-Sufficient Prefab Home for All Seasons
DOM is an off the grid prefab home designed to provide comfort whether you're living in the frigid Russian taiga or enjoying the sun somewhere in the Mediterranean.
Low-budget School in Africa is Made From Earth Bricks that Were Fabricated On Site
Dutch architects Joop and Jurriaan van Stigt from Dogon Onderwijs recently led a school construction project in the remote Dogon region of Mali.
Mineheart's Tiny King Edison XII Chandelier Brings Baroque Splendor to Small Spaces
British design company Mineheart , indulges Inhabitat's love of all things tiny with their King Edison XII chandelier .
Solar Impulse Departs for Dallas on Second Leg of Sun-Powered Flight Across America
This morning the Solar Impulse airplane embarked upon the next leg of its sun-powered journey across the United States.