Quote of the Day: " Environmentally responsible design should be like dark chocolate"
by: TreeHugger Design, 2012-02-01 21:01:00 UTC
Paola Antonelli, Critic and curator at the MoMA, on the state of green design
Edible Tableware by Michelle Ivankovic
by: mocoloco, 2012-02-01 16:53:05 UTC
Matthias Pliessnig Steam Bends Strips of Wood into Stunning Sculptural Seats
by: Inhabitat , 2012-02-01 21:10:02 UTC
Matthias Pliessnig‘s beautiful organic benches strike a perfect balance between the the subjects he studied: sculpture, furniture design, and wood & art. The Philadelphia-based designer creates these astonishing sculptural seats by shaping ash and white oak strips with a low-energy, ancient technique called steam bending. Originally used for building bows and boats, steam bending works by shaping wood with heated vapor – allowing designers to create curvaceous structures like these dynamic furniture pieces.
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London’s First Zero-Emission Electric Taxis Hit the Streets
by: Inhabitat , 2012-02-02 06:00:00 UTC
When it comes to clean transportation, London is charging ahead at maximum speed – not only is the city’s mayor a cycling enthusiast, but he helped to push the introduction of London’s first hydrogen fuel cell taxis just in time for the 2012 Olympics! This week The Big Smoke rolled out their first fleet of zero emission taxis, which are now making their way across the city’s busy streets.
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RESPeRATE aims to let users breathe their way to lower blood pressure
by: Gizmag Emerging Technology Magazine, 2012-02-01 23:13:43 UTC
People suffering from hypertension (also known as high blood pressure) are typically advised to switch to a healthier diet, get more exercise and lose weight, plus they are often put on a combination of several medications. As of today, UK residents are now also able to get a prescription for what is definitely a different type of treatment – a system known as RESPeRATE. It monitors the patient’s breathing and uses sound to guide them into taking longer, slower breaths, thus relaxing their bodies. According to its makers, multiple clinical trials have shown that it causes significant, lasting reductions in blood pressure...
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RESPeRATE aims to let users breathe their way to lower blood pressureSection: Health and WellbeingTags: biofeedback,
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Overade foldable bicycle helmet design saves space as well as your skull
by: Gizmag Emerging Technology Magazine, 2012-02-02 06:59:05 UTC
While bike helmets have become lighter and more comfortable to wear in the last couple of decades, their shape has remained largely unchanged. Not surprising when you consider the shape of people's heads hasn't really changed that much recently. As a result helmets are as awkward to carry around and take up just as much space in a bag as they ever did. Unfortunately, this leads many to risk their safety by just leaving the things at home rather than deal with the hassle. Not content with this state of affairs, designer Patrick Jouffret and engineer Philippe Arrouart came up with a bike helmet design that folds down to a much more convenient size when not on your noggin...
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Overade foldable bicycle helmet design saves space as well as your skullSection: Urban TransportTags: Cycling,
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EU climate chief calls for ‘much care’ on biofuels (News)
by: Euractive, 2012-02-02 06:52:46 UTC
The European Union's climate commissioner, Connie Hedegaard, has warned about expanding the use of biofuels as the EU executive finalises an assessment of the potentially damaging effects they may have over the earth's climate. She spoke to EurActiv as part of a wide-ranging exclusive interview on sustainability issues.
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EcoSpeed will tell you where to go - efficiently
by: Gizmag Emerging Technology Magazine, 2012-02-01 07:03:35 UTC
By now, we should all know that
how you drive has a huge influence on fuel economy, but knowing exactly
how to drive in certain circumstances to maximize fuel economy isn't always easy. We've looked at various technologies designed to make the task of traveling at the
most fuel efficient speed, taking the most fuel-efficient - if not necessarily the shortest -
route, and taking into consideration traffic conditions that little bit easier. Now there's an app for mobile devices that does all these things. Called EcoSpeed, its creators say it could provide fuel savings of as much as 30 percent...
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EcoSpeed will tell you where to go - efficientlySection: ecoGizmoTags: App,
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CaseStudy Make to order not for stock published.
by: Design 4 Sustainability, 2012-02-28 12:42:38 UTC
FEIT was founded in 2005 as a response to a mass produced, bottom line driven industry. An industry disconnected from the traditional art of shoe making. ...
Product Staple-less stapler published.
by: Design 4 Sustainability, 2012-02-28 12:34:24 UTC
The EcoStapler is great example of sustainability and functionality. The pocket-size object is light weighted and can staple 3 sheets at a time without ...
Product Invisible hearing aid; SoundLens published.
by: Design 4 Sustainability, 2012-02-26 15:18:00 UTC
SoundLens is the first custom, invisible, digital and fully programmable hearing aid. It features noise reduction and speech preservation system designed ...
Product Passive speaker for Ipad; Soundsnap published.
by: Design 4 Sustainability, 2012-02-24 10:31:03 UTC
It’s really not always easy to hear the sounds from the iPad 2 speaker. When you are sitting on your sofa, lying in bed or watching a movie on the ...
Material Fly Ash Brick emits 85% less CO2eq published.
by: Design 4 Sustainability, 2012-02-24 10:08:54 UTC
Producing brick from recycled fly ash consumes less energy and emits less CO2 because it does not require firing to harden the masonry units. Nor is ...
Product Tot sprout winner of best of best in Red Dot published.
by: Design 4 Sustainability, 2012-02-23 07:42:57 UTC
*At the centre of attention*
Small children want to feel part of the family at all times. However, at mealtimes this can be a challenge because ...
Material Lyocell fabric made from wood published.
by: Design 4 Sustainability, 2012-02-21 17:05:25 UTC
Lyocell is a fabric most know better by its brand name Tencel®. It has a soft finish, packs light and is made from cellulose (vegetable matter), or ...
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