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Showing posts with label environmental art. Show all posts
Showing posts with label environmental art. Show all posts

Tuesday, October 09, 2007

Garden Glass Windows

These handcrafted garden glass windows are made with antique window frames. Composed of glass and other natural objects such as sea glass and shells, and made with a special mosaic process, they are virtually weatherproof and will not yellow or fade with time, even when they're part of your post-modern gardenscape!

www.gardenglasswindows.com

Friday, September 07, 2007

Recycled Trash Baskets

These waste baskets are made from recycled trash like detergent packets that are collected by scavengers in Indonesia. Not only are they colorful and unique, they are durable, waterproof, and completely washable.

www.themonsoongroup.com

Monday, September 03, 2007

Rocklite Candles

Even though autumn is fast approaching here in the western hemisphere there's still time for a few more nights of al fresco dining on the terrace. And what better way to provide mood lighting than these rocklite candles? Created from rocks selected by hand from Pennsylvania, Tennessee, and Mexico, these rock candles burn oil through a permanent fiberglass wick.

Rocklite Candle Company

Tuesday, June 05, 2007

Garden Walls and Vertical Gardens

These garden walls or "les murs vegetals" are created by Patrick Blanc, a world renowned tropical botanist. Most of his creations are for institutions and public spaces, but there's no reason why these maintenance-free vertical gardens can't be incorporated into residential architecture and landscape design as well.

www.verticalgardenpatrickblanc.com

Friday, June 01, 2007

Solar Powered Lily Fountain

A simple, solar powered fountain for the modern garden featuring a floating lily pad design. Can also be anchored. Lily pad diameter is 27.5 cm (10 in.). Direct sunlight required. Maximum fountain height is 45 cm (17 in.).

www.wildwoodsonline.co.uk

Tuesday, May 15, 2007

Recycled Glass Tiles

100% recycled glass tiles are the ultimate in green building materials and the circular shape makes these tiles perfect for your mod apartment or home. Available in 1.5, 2.5, 3.5, 5, 8, and 10 inch diameters and a variety of colors including a matte or glossy finish, the Caribbean color series, and the Watercolor series.

www.naturalbuilthome.com

Monday, May 14, 2007

PapCorn BioPlastic Dinnerware

Dinnerware made from bioplastic, which can be used as many times as you want...and then composted. Made from materials such as wheat maize and lactic acid, colors and styles vary. Perfect for picnics, parties, or light meals.

www.papcorn.dk

Tuesday, May 08, 2007

Prezioso Engineered Stone

Engineered stone made from recycled glass mosaic grit can be used to create wall panels like these. Available in 1/4 inch thick tiles or slabs in a variety of colors. Tile sizes ranging from 12 x 12 inches to 48 x 48 inches. Slab sizes are 24 x 120 inches and 48 x 120 inches.

www.stonesource.com

Thursday, May 03, 2007

Environmental Sculpture: Totems

These amazing totem sculptures are made by environmental artist John Dahlsen from found objects--including plastics and stainless steel--that litter Australian beaches. Approximate size of totem is 2.2 m x 50 cm (~7 feet x 20 inches).

www.johndahlsen.com