This minimalist table is made from a recycled stainless steel washing machine drum. In the center of the drum, a low-energy light bulb has been placed that illuminates the frosted glass tabletop. Made to order by Reestore. 400 mm (~16 in.) tall and 450 mm (~18 in.) diameter.
Banana leaf is a renewable resource and Austrian-based Lars Bambussen Design has taken advantage of this versatile material to create elegant furniture reminiscent of the mod designs from the 1970s. Looks like there's a bit of Art Nouveau influence in there as well.
No longer relegated to cork bulletin boards, Globus Cork has taken cork flooring tiles to new heights with their line of cork tiles. Resilient, durable, and elegant, cork is a renewable, sustainable natural resource that is made from the inner bark of the cork tree. Who knew cork could be so colorful? Learn more about cork flooring
SKN, whose tagline reads "modern design merging with planetary preservation" , introduces their first product, The Carrot Bag. Made in the USA from 100% unbleached cotton, this bag is perfect for anyone who wants to look good and act with purpose. 12 in. x 16 in. x 6 in.
DalNaturel, the new line from Dalsouple, is a natural rubber flooring made from 90% natural materials. Most "rubber" products are made from synthetic materials derived from petroleum-based resources. Non-toxic, naturally hygenic, and recyclable many times over, the rubber for DalNaturel flooring is harvested from the mature rubber tree.
I came across architect Gregory La Vardera's website last year while looking for inexpensive contemporary modular and prefab housing. Then I stumbled on it again while reading some back issues of Dwell. The design pictured above is for The Porch House, a cozy 2-BR cabin in winter and a spacious outdoor room in summer, in effect a screened in porch. He's got a number of stock plans to choose from and they can all be built using standard construction methods..jpg)
