WORLD
WITH
LOVE
W O R L D W I T H L O V E . C O M
COD SAVE THE SEA
NEWSKY SNEAKER
NOV . DEC . 11
TENT FASHION
Philip Colbert
New Balance
LISA Vaglund
GLASS GREEN HOUSE LAMP
PLANTABLE TABLE
BONES JEWELRY
JAILmake
BandFCollective
RUBBERTREE
SOLAR BBQ
Kristyna Pojerova
FISH SHOES
Manolo Blahnik
AnnMarie Van Splunter
idcook
MAGAZINE A collection of good things people are doing with great love from around the world.
discover more at www.worldwithlove.com
W O R L D W I T H L O V E . C O M
NOV/DEC
2011
COD SAVE THE SEA Philip Colbert
GLASS GREEN HOUSE LAMP Kristyna Pojerova
FISH SHOES Manolo Blahnik
NEWSKY SNEAKER New Balance
PLANTABLE TABLE JAILmake
RUBBERTREE
AnnMarie Van Splunter
TENT FASHION LISA Vaglund
BONES JEWELRY BandFCollective
SOLAR BBQ idcook
WORLD
WITH
LOVE
W O R L D W I T H L O V E . C O M
cod save the sea Philip Colbert is the mind behind Rodnik, the cool fashion label whose loyalties lie on the kitsch side of things. Which makes the new spring/summer 2012 collection in collaboration with the charity The Environmental Justice Foundation even more interesting than usual. “The collection was called Save The Sea and included a sequin fish and chips dress, crab dress and yellow submarine coat,” explains Colbert. “We have done a line of organic cotton accessories as part of the collection which will go on sale exclusively through ASOS.COM with the profits going to the charity.” Presented at St. Martins Lane Hotel, the collection was followed by a guerrilla protest in Trafalgar Square with “Cod Save The Sea” banners. ” therodnikband.com
how to grow your clothes Suzanne lee of biocouture are now featured in the ‘power of making’ exhibit by the crafts council at the victoria and albert museum in london, england. biocouture’s ‘eco-textile’ production explores the potential for regulated and industrial textile manufacturing by means of bacterial cellulose grown in a solution of sweetened tea. The artist is able to harness the malleability of select microbial cellulose during the fermentation of these cells to create textiles. The yeast base as well as the green tea and sugar solution are produced within her biocouture laboratory. Lee first creates a green tea and sugar solution to be mixed with yeast and other microorganisms. as the introduced material begins to feed upon the green tea solution, a fine-spun cellulose thread mat grows. after the proper dimensions have been attained, the designer then dries the material, either molded over 3D forms or lain flat and cut and sewn into grown-fabric clothing. biocouture.co.uk
meadowsweet 31 Bits Designs is a socially minded business
designed to give internally displaced women in Northern Uganda an opportunity to counter poverty. By giving our beneficiaries access to the international market, they are able to earn an instant income, providing homes, food, and education for their families. Our program equips women by providing literacy education, financial and vocational training, holistic care, and strong support systems, empowering individuals to further their careers and attain social equity. 31bits.com
Live in COLOR. Don’t be afraid to mix ‘n match our Teal, Yellow, and Apple Red Meadowsweet necklaces. A delicate single strand necklace with a batch of medium sized beads in the middle.
Every month, the company buys their creations at a fair, instant income, and additionally, it offers them a series of educational programs such as English lessons, AIDS orientation, and financial and vocational training. The instructors also makes sure that they successfully finish their careers and have the means to offer their families and communities a superior quality of life. By learning about their own business and health, these Ugandan women enter into safe network of work and care, where they learn the right tools to beat marginal poverty and social inequity.
camellia This is the classic necklace you can build a wardrobe around, or layer with other pieces from your collection. Camellia is a three-stranded necklace comprised of tiny beads and attached with a button clasp. Available in Yellow, Sky Blue, and Navy Blue.
Snakeskin Using Recycled Woodchips By combining modern techniques such as laser cutting with hand-sewn details she have created a garment with a luxurious appeal without depleting any natural resources; using discarded pieces of plywood and cutting the shapes out as efficiently as possible, and applying them on the fabric. This process is both sustainable as it is durable. It is this quality to both retain nature by mimicking its attributes, and making use of the product’s tendencies to last, by means of its lifespan and its aesthetic perception, that makes it sustainable. The process of biomimicry and its tendency to endure, creates a perfect natural balance; creating a biological ecosystem of a simulacra of nature, without discarding nature’s inherent harmonies. Designer: stefanienieuw
upcycles festival tents into stage costumes
Lisa Vüglund, a recent graduate of the Danish Design School, pitched a solution, transforming discarded tents from the Roskilde Festival—one of the six biggest annual music festivals in Europe—into stage costumes for singer and festival staple Kissey Asplund. lisoka.com
Våglund’s goal was two-fold:
To make a statement about the festival’s litter problem while creating new looks for Asplund to perform in. “In the end, it’s the visitors that pay for it,” Våglund says of the massive—and expensivecleanup operation. “But the money could be spent on better things like booking more artists.”
the social studio Desert winds, distant drumbeats, and faraway tribes have long inspired many a fashion house, but Melbourne artist Grace McQuilten is influenced less by those dreamy connotations than the promotion of social change. In 2009, Quilten set up The Social Studio, a storefront in the inner-city suburb of Collingwood that provides training and employment for Australia’s latest wave ofrefugees and migrant workers. Today, Quilten’s enterprise is a fashion school, a café, and a community space, as well as a nonprofit clothing label that uses salvaged and end-of-roll fabrics to create vivacious new designs. web.me.com
The social Studio is a dynamic space where clothing is created from the style and skills of the young refugee community, transforming recycled and excess manufacturing materials into original design. The enterprise creates training and employment opportunities in fashion and hospitality while being a safe place of belonging that strives to create awareness and change public perceptions. web.me.com
knitwear contains skin-healing properties Twosquaremeter is a brand created by Innovation and Clothing Factory, with a range of jerseys and cardigans made from specially developed biological yarns. The yarns contain either seaweed fibers or milk protein fibers, both of which are thought to contain healing and nourishing properties for the skin. To produce the milk-based knitwear, natural milk is skimmed and drained before the extracted proteins are processed into fibers. Twosquaremeter claim that these fibers bind sweat and neutralize the smell, while also regulating body temperature. The other garments, meanwhile, are created by combining cotton with seaweed, which is said to contain skin-rejuvenating vitamins and minerals. Produced using special techniques, these seaweed fibers do not lose their beneficial properties when the garment is washed, ensuring the articles continue to nourish skin even after multiple wears. The label claims to adhere to strict ethical standards to ensure their production process is environmentally sound and sustainable, and will only produce in countries that comply with their policies. twosquaremeter.de
charity clothing pattern Margherita Maccapani Missoni launch her first solo line as a designer. This collection work with OrphanAid Africa andboast a lower price point. A portion of proceeds will help further OrphanAid’s work with orphaned children in Ghana. No Missoni line would be complete without the Italian label’s distinctive chevron pattern, which Maccapani Missoni chose to highlight in pink and red. “Pink is symbolic, it refers to childhood, and red to Africa, and together they were aesthetically pleasing,”“The pattern in itself is something that is ours, that belongs to us.” oafrica.org
stand up to
cancer star wars tees
These Star Wars T-Shirts were designed for a great cause and are definitely tees that I’ll support. Use the Force for good and show that you will Stand Up To Cancer. Proceeds from these Star Wars designed T-Shirts will go to benefit the fight against cancer. There are three designs to choose from and each are priced at $24.95. One depicts Luke Skywalker in his iconic pose along with sister Leia, while another depicts Yoda in a zenlike pose. The last design features a Stormtrooper saying “Blast Cancer.” All the funds raised from the purchases will go directly to fund cancer research. store.standup2cancer.org
fall eco-fashion must have Introduce eco-fashion to your children with these adorable eco-friendly ponchos. The Portland, Oregon based company, Peri Ponchos, created a stylish look for youngster from recycled plastic bottles. The company was founded in 2002 when eco-friendly mom, Peri Prestopino, constructed a handmade poncho for her daughter.
What started as a sensation on the playground quickly became a trendy must have. The handmade fleece ponchos are available in four sizes, ranging from 6 months to ten years of age. These adorable ponchos can be purchased in boutiques around the world or simply online at PeriPonchos.com. Your child will go crazy for the whimsical and colorful designs, not to mention be the best dressed, eco-friendly child during the back to school season. periponchos.com
Chevron Reversible Clutch Hammocks & High Tea is a NY design house founded by Karen Young. They feature a modern perspective on traditional, global textiles, making a hand crafted collection using eco-friendly fibers and water-based, solvent free inks. This reversible clutchfrom Hammocks and High Tea so much. While the $169 price tag isn’t exactly cheap, the leather and canvas bag is handmade in NYC and you’re basically getting two bags for the price of one. hammocksandhightea.com
makkireQu’s collection Polish recycled fashion brand makkireQu’s collection of adornments are made out of waste paper, including that of colorful chewing-gum pieces. The makkireQu collection consists of necklaces, bags and interior design objects made out of 100% waste paper. The makkireQu designer Magdalena Godawa first collects all the shiny waste paper, then she carefully weaves her constructions, which if bigger in size, are reinforced with inner wires. makkirequ.blogspot.com
high-end shoe meets every day fish
It seems everyone is jumping on the recycled fashion trend including Manolo Blahnik. Thanks to Sex and the City, the ubiquitously famous shoe already deserves our praise and attention, however, now there is yet another reason. Manolo Blahnik partnered with designer, Marcia Patmos, to create an eco-friendly collection of sandals that will have you the talk of the town this coming Spring. The sandals are constructed from discarded tilapia skins, cork, and raffia. They are featured in two styles, double-strap flat and open-toed pump, while boldly combining eye popping colors. Although this is Manolo Blahnik’s first venture into high-end recycled fashion, M. Patmos is a seasoned ventured. In an interview with WWD, Patmos remarked, “I am always researching sustainable materials and developments. I love the idea of tilapia skin because it is a byproduct of the food industry that would otherwise be discarded, but it’s actually a beautiful material perfect for small leather goods.” The shoe, which will be available in 2012, defines luxury at its eco-friendly best! mpatmos.com
“Movember” movement The ‘Mo’, slang for moustache, and November come together each year for Movember to raise awareness of cancers affecting men. The “Movember” movement, a mashup of “November” and the slang term for “mustache,” typically involves clean-shaven men sprouting facial hair over the course of 30 days to raise funds and awareness for men’s health. TOMS’s Movember collection, which includes Classic and Botas styles for men and women, features tiny embroidered “mo’s” designed to start conversations about an oft-neglected issue. toms.com
NewSky Sneaker Because the recycled fabric behaved differently from typical footwear material, New Balance designers Christine Hall and Drew Spieth had to make adjustments to accommodate the material’s distinctive features. Besides whittling away any extraneous components, Hall and Spieth also borrowed elements from the NB Minimus by using the same pared-down outsole and last. “For the design intent of the upper, the same philosophies are applied—minimizing the amount of materials used so you’re not over-building the shoe, but making it as comfortable as possible,” Spieth says.
An average of eight recycled plastic bottles goes into each pair of newSky sneakers. The recycled fabric, known commercially as Eco-fi, replaced parts of the shoe that previously utilized foam, leather, or virgin plastic, including the entire upper. Instead for conventional reinforcements such as plastic or leather, Hall and Spieth braced the heel with heavier-weight fabric and strategic stitching along the back seam. “The heel is where most of the reinforcing happens,” Hall says. “But when we doubled-up the material, you don’t need any reinforcement because the material is doing it itself.” An average of eight recycled plastic bottles goes into each pair of newSky sneakers. The recycled fabric, known commercially as Eco-fi, replaced parts of the shoe that previously utilized foam, leather, or virgin plastic, including the entire upper. Instead for conventional reinforcements such as plastic or leather, Hall and Spieth braced the heel with heavier-weight fabric and strategic stitching along the back seam. “The heel is where most of the reinforcing happens,” Hall says. “But when we doubled-up the material, you don’t need any reinforcement because the material is doing it itself.” newbalance.com
Human Hair Accessories
Hair today, gone tomorrow.
That’s how we typically think of our own hair, right? It grows, it sheds, we cut it, and then it more or less becomes “waste.” To challenge that notion, VPL designer Victoria Bartlett whipped up a set of follicularly blessed accessories for the latest issue ofPinnacle, an anti-fur magazine founded by Discerning Brute blogger Joshua Katcher. This wasn’t Bartlett’s first foray with human hair, either. She’s previously designed a series of sweaters knit from human hair.
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bones jewelry
Bones and Feathers Collective’s 2012 spooktacular—and anatomically correct—jewelry sends a shiver up our spines, but in a good way. For fall, the Los Angeles label hand-dipped wax casts of fox, shark, and rattlesnake vertebrae into molten bronze from recycled bullet casings. Designers Natalie Mauro and Nicole Morrall even threw in a bronze-cast necklace ofdangling human teeth for good measure, with the purpose of showcasing a collection that “hovers between where we begin and end as humans and animals alike.” bandfcollective.com
amazing recycling projects Jennifer Collier is the artist behind these unique recycling projects. Jennifer uses all kinds of papers, magazines, maps, and many more , and recycles them into incredible wrapping for ordinary objects that would otherwise go unnoticed. jennifercollier.co.uk
barbecue cookup solar inox
With its 200 째 C heating instant you cook all your recipes quickly while maintaining the flavor of your food! The Cookup 200 and Cookup Inox are solar powered barbecues that can be taken anywhere from the beach to a picnic outing and be set up and ready to go in minutes. The griddle sits snugly inside a reflector dish which is simply pointed towards that yellow dot in the sky. You can cook directly on the griddle or place pots and pans on it. While it may take some time to win over the pit masters, this BBQ has a load of ecofriendly benefits. Obviously, this form of cooking cuts down on smoke and CO2 emissions. It also utilizes free energy, which means no cumbersome propane tanks or finicky electronic cookers to deal with. Sounds great, but how does it stand up to more conventional grills? idcook.com
eco reminder wall designs While this next Good Gear & Gadget won’t technically cut down your energy bill, it will definitely give you movtivation to shut off the lights when you leave the room. The designers at Hu2 Design are known for their quirky wall and laptop stickers that reference pop culture and always feature good design. This is a series of wall decals made to visually detract from those unsightly light switches & electric outlets. Plus they remind you to be eco-friendly.And it made from 100% Recyclable & 100% Waterproof. hu2.com
eco reminder wall designs While this next Good Gear & Gadget won’t technically cut down your energy bill, it will definitely give you movtivation to shut off the lights when you leave the room. The designers at Hu2 Design are known for their quirky wall and laptop stickers that reference pop culture and always feature good design. This is a series of wall decals made to visually detract from those unsightly light switches & electric outlets. Plus they remind you to be eco-friendly.And it made from 100% Recyclable & 100% Waterproof. hu2.com
the papernomad phone cases The Papernomad phone cases are completely durable and organic, and also encourage doodling from time to time. Tear resistant, water resistant and flame retardant paper? Viennabased collective, Papernomad creates bags and covers for mobile electronic devices for this generation of urban nomads. Made of 100% organic materials, the company grew out of a quest to identify industrial niches where traditional materials could be replaced by paper. papernomad.com
ECO kid’s toy box The recycling bin is a tried and true source of inspiration for DIY green crafts and toys. Box Play for Kids make eco-friendly, 100% recycled, custom-designed stickers* that(combined with a little imagination) turn any old box into a wonderland of possibilities. Good for the imagination. Good for the earth. Good for the pocketbook. Try as they may to streamline and reduce our consumption, household boxes tend to fill the recycle bin to the brim on a regular basis. Repurposing and upcycling boxes, toilet paper tubes and juice and milk cartons into toys that little ones will enjoy and engage with offers the savvy dual solution of innovative recycling and does away with the desire to constantly purchase new toys. boxplayforkids.com
the hemp 4 haiti project
“Created to support ongoing disaster relief efforts in Haiti, the Hemp 4 Haiti Project, is focused on providing sustainable, reusable goods and products to the victims of natural disasters. The exterior packaging is crafted from high-quality, hand braided hemp that can be easily unwoven after the non-perishable goods contained within have been consumed. Once unwoven, the hemp has numerous practical applications vital to relief efforts. Fully reusable and sustainable, Hemp 4 Haiti eliminates the waste and environmental pollution that other disaster relief products leave behind.� blakelowther.com
recycled plastic amorph lamp Folding eruptions of plastic flow hanging down from the ceiling strongly affects the atmosphere. Synergy between strong colors and bizarre shadows on the surrounding walls and ceiling will add much life to the lighted space.
Frozenplastic studio use plastic waste, collected from an israeli recycling plant, as the base material for their designs. Their work is founded on deformities and abnormalities which sometimes happen in the plastic industry. To create ‘amorph lamp‘, special molds are used, which allow spontaneity in the process of shaping each individual piece. frozenplastic.shop
glass greenhouse lamp Greenhouse by Czech designer
Kristýna Pojerová is a suspended glass domed lamp with an inner gutter for growing herbs and other small plants in urban environments. The donut-shaped base features an opening at its centre, allows one to reach inside the glass form to plant small herbs within the gutter-like opening which runs around the radius of the lamp. not only facilitating easy access to the plants, it also acts as the passage of light from which an electrical bulb hangs, and ensures adequate ventilation enhancing the natural microclimate. ‘glasshouse’ makes use of the otherwise useless heat waste of the bulb, which can also be easily regulated with a dimmer placed over the lamp
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Good Morning Sunshine
Eco-friendly devices that use solar energy are becoming more and more popular now. We had introduce solar iPone case,solar farm ect. This time there’re a thin solar panel lines the back of the lamp/clock and it attaches to any glass window using suction. Basically just keep it for charging on the window during the day and unhook as a nightlight at night. Once the alarm goes off, simply stick it on back for more daytime juice! Designer: Yung-Hsun Chen
kartell milano charity auction It should come as no surprise that Kartell Loves Milano. The global headquarters of this Italian furniture company known for their whimsical plastic design icons is headquartered in Milan. Next Tuesday, October 25th, Kartell will be auctioning the 45 one-off pieces they showed at the Kartell Loves Milano exhibition during the Salone del Mobile 2011. The pieces are collaborations between Kartell and a range of creatives from the world of design, fashion, photography literature and entertainment. All proceeds go to the Umberto Veronesi Foundation, dedicated to the advancement of scientific research. kartell.com
kartell milano charity auction The global headquarters of this Italian furniture company known for their whimsical plastic design icons is headquartered in Milan. Next Tuesday, October 25th, Kartell will be auctioning the 45 one-off pieces they showed at the Kartell Loves Milano exhibition during the Salone del Mobile 2011. The pieces are collaborations between Kartell and a range of creatives from the world of design, fashion, photography literature and entertainment. All proceeds go to the Umberto Veronesi Foundation, dedicated to the advancement of scientific research. kartell.com
living sails furniture At the nude showcase at feria hรกbitat valencia during valencia design week, dvelas living sails presented their collection of furniture and accessories. Recycling the canvas from ship sails, the spanish designers create unique pieces, giving new life to a material that can no longer be used for its intended purpose. Due to the diverse nature of the textile, no two lounge chairs are the same. The designs are derived from the pastime of sailing and the sea which is why the shape captures the form and essence of boats and sails as well as the sea itself. for binding, traditional hand rigging techniques are used, similar to those used by professional sail makers. dvelas.com
Philips “design probes”
The European kitchen and appliance designers, like Philips and Electrolux, often try to woo their customers with wild experimentation. At Philips, they are called “Design Probes” . The bio-digester kitchen island is the central hub in the Microbial Home system. It consists of a meth¬ane digester which converts bathroom waste solids and vegetable trimmings into methane gas that is used to power a series of functions in the home. The bio-digester hub is designed as a repositionable kitchen island, including a chopping surface with vegetable waste grinder, a gas cooking range, a glass tank that shows energy reserves and glass elements showing pressure, volume and readiness of compost sludge. Materials used in the design are copper, cast iron, glass and bamboo. ‘Bio-gas’ is produced by developing a culture of suitable bacteria living on organic waste material from the home. The gas the bacteria generate is collected and burnt. This arrangement is called a methane digester and it has been used in various configurations for centuries. design.philips.com
Plantable table
Plantable aims to take a domesticated object- taken away from nature, placed within glass and walls, and enable nature to claim it back once again. The space provided for plants to grow in the four legs reflects on the distance we place between ourselves and the processes involved in making our food. We’ve tried and tested climbers, vines, tomatoes, herbs and sweet peas. The Plantable is hand made in their workshops in South East London, where each leg is hand bent and fillet brazed into the framework. A hand made English oak top is then placed over it, for plenty to sit around and enjoy. jail-make.co.uk
cardboard city Hailing from Los Angeles with roots in Mexico, designer Ana Serrano draws on her combined heritage to create a portrait of socioeconomic conditions in the ‘lower’ levels of society. Her Cartonlandia project features a mixture of recycled mediums, like greeting cards and photographs, that have been repurposed to create sculptures that highlight culture and lifestyle within crowded and neglected slums around the world. anaserrano.com
Cardboard Radio Maybe Irish designer Christopher McNicholl and SUCK UK will start a trend with the Cardboard Radio, the first totally recyclable FM radio and MP3 speaker system that can be broken down and repurposed or recycled when it’s life is over. SuckUK: “Some people would say we’ve already missed the boat on this, and some will say it’s never too late to miss a boat, in many ways it doesn’t matter, since this article is nothing to do with boats… but in the midst of man-made Armageddon, it’s time we all started to design, manufacture, and consume more responsibly. With this in mind we’ve teamed up with designer Christopher McNicholl and produced our first cardboard radio. The internals are housed in a simple card structure which can be recycled at the end of the product’s life.” chrismcnicholl.com
the coral lamp The Coral Lamp is the innovative lighting system inspired by the shapes of endangered coral species. The system consists of a square-shaped base and a series of coral-shaped light bulbs. Each bulb is powered by solar energy, which is collected with the help of solar panels at the top of the base unit. The Coral Lamp needs to be placed by the window in order to collect solar energy in the daytime, so it could light all the night. markovuckovic.com markovuckovic.com
ReCraft Your Stuff EarthSeaWarrior by Ursula is a unique boutique specializing in the reconstruction of paleontological artifacts and industrial relics. Ursula seriously fancies the use of specimens left behind by nature and/or machine and uses these curiosities to redesign whatchamacallits for the neo-nostalgic collector. earthseawarrior.com
surfing the clean wave
Few sports would celebrate the natural environment as much as surfing but surfboard manufacture can be a toxic business. Surfer and AUT product design graduate Michael Grobelny has designed a strong, lightweight and eco-friendly wooden surfboard which eliminates the use of polyurethane foam, fibreglass and polyester resin. “The physical act and culture of surfing provide an intimate connection with natural forces,” says Michael, who designed the board as part of a research project for a Bachelor of Design (Honours). “It’s this emotional and physical engagement with nature that makes surfing a powerful and enriching experience. mikegrobelny.tumblr.com
The Biodegradable Car
Seen in the general recycling of traditional fibers as well as environmental breakthroughs in classic lighting systems, the eco-friendly theme was thriving at the biannual housewares expo.
One of the show’s most striking illustrations of sustainable design is the audacious “Phoenix” bamboo and rattan car conceived by Philippine designer Kenneth Cobonpue, which originally debuted at Milan’s Via Tortona show last April.
The prototype demonstrates that a biodegradable car can still be attractive, while also asking consumers to change the way they think about traditional modes of transportation. A shell that can be reused again and again, the super light Phoenix was hand-built in ten days as an opposition to typical assembly line production. kennethcobonpue.com
mutant tire sculptures Tires recycling isn’t a problem for Korean artist Yong Ho Ji. He uses tire strips and synthetic resins to create unusual sculptures. Along with sculptures and busts of familar animals this collection contains hybrid animals and hybrid humans. The sizes of his creations vary from an eleven inch high dog to a goat with five feet tall horns to a ten feet long shark. “Ji’s work became famous after it was exhibited at New York’s Gana art in 2008 and since then has been shown around the world. To use recycled tires in his art form was a conscious decision by him as he wanted to make things which subtly conveyed the message about humanity’s responsibility towards nature and its conservation.” yonghoji.com
Recycle your car tires After you have replaced your old car tire, discarding them can obviously harm the environment that is why the hand carved car tire is a perfect creation for car owners who regularly replace car tires and dispose it to landfills as if nothing will be harmed. For his series titled “Pneu�, Belgian artist Wim Delvoye created a series of decorative objects by hand-carving intricate patterns and floral motifs on used car tires. Through his manipulation of found objects, Delvoye transforms things that seem useful in everyday life into sculptural pieces that carry a different value from their original intended purpose. wimdelvoye.be
Rubbertree The sustainable creation of Dutch designer AnnMarie van Splunter called the Rubber Tree is a great invention to reduce non-biodegradable wastes in our landfills. Old tires are normally discarded and added to our landfills, which is not favorable at all to the environment. Some even have them burnt that obviously produces harmful carbon emission. She thought of old car tires. To be specific, she thought of a playground made entirely out of reused tires on a bamboo frame, made in the shape of a tree with expanding roots. The RubberTree is commendable for its creative upcycling of old tires, and for the eye-catching originality of the playground. While it may not be built in Thailand, the team is looking for a commission in its native (and cooler) Netherlands, where various parties have expressed interest in seeing it realized. annemarievansplunter.nl
recycled old african boats The distinctively colourful wooden fishing boats are a visual mainstay along the coast, each one of a kind and linking human livelihood with the sea. However, after many nautical miles on the water, the boats must be retired. Now, one Spanish design company is contracting local African carpenters to craft unique furniture using wood from these old boats, to help sustain long-held traditions by transforming the old into something new. Every piece of Artlantique furniture is made by local craftsmen, and comes from West African fishing boats. Each design is unique, as no two boats are ever the same. The “Samba� wood has in no way been treated. artlantique.com
rooted tree house The project emerged as a place of adventure for children and a hideaway, a placeof relaxation for adults. The organization structure of the house becomes part of the tree and building materials integrated with the oak, these were the main objectives of the project. The Rooted Treehouse, designed and built by Alicante-based Urbanarbolismo, is hidden amongst the branches and leaves of the tree as a secret escape. To minimize impact on the tree, the deck and enclosed space are held up by extra stabilizers and supports that extend down to the ground like roots. The treehouse relies on natural daylighting and is covered in a heatherlike material and raw cork bark. urbanarbolismo.es
Designed by italian designer Gabriele Diamanti, the’eliodomestico’is a prototype that listed as one of the finalists at the Prix Emile Hermes competition. The ’eliodomestico’ a solar-powered water distiller made from terracotta, recycled plastic and anodised zinc. Compared to traditional solar stills, ‘eliodomestico’ is designed to function without filters nor electricity, and requires minimal maintenance. using traditional technologies, the system has no negative environmental impact and will create positive outcomes for the local economies because it’s to be produced by local craftsmen. gabrielediamanti.com
solar powered water filter
The Beaded Rhino
Save The Rhino Internationa
There are only 431 black rhino’s remaining in Zimbabwe! Help raise awareness of these now critically endangered species. Bundu Designs has partnered with Save the Rhino International to bring you these limited edition, wire beaded rhino sculptures. Funds raised will go to support teams on the ground, in their efforts to protect the remaining rhino’s in Zimbabwe. bundudesigns.com
the greenhouse
cabinet of futuer fossils
A greenhouse for the 21st century stands in the American Philosophical Society’s (APS) garden. An outgrowth of the Museum’s current exhibition, it was conceived by artist and architectural designer Jenny Sabin. Her ecologically savvy structure re-envisions greenhouse architecture using digital design tools. It is also a striking work of art. Made of recycled and recyclable materials, the 52’-long structure has no glass and requires no heat. It is supported by curving, structural ribs that hold 110 translucent, jeweltoned cold frames (mini-greenhouses) filled with edible and ornamental plants. The “Cabinet of Future Fossils” inside the Greenhouse displays digitally produced ceramic art objects that are inspired by forms in nature. But they are not quite recognizable. Like scientists perplexed by the fossil bones of animals who lived a long time ago, Sabin wryly imagines a future era when people might be equally puzzled by these curious “fossil” remnants of the computer age. Jenny Sabin, Assistant Professor in the College of Architecture, Art & Planning at Cornell University, received a 2010 Pew Fellowship for her work at the forefront of an architectural practice that applies insights and theories from nature and science to the design of material structures. jennysabin.com
1000 Recycled Loudspeakers The latest installation piece by German artist, Benoit Maubrey, makes it mark on the streets of Berlin. The recycled sculptural and space piece, Speaker Wall acoustically and thematically engages its environment. It is constructed from an actual remnant of the Berlin Wall along with a 1,000 recycled speakers, amplifiers, and radios.
Maubrey, director of DIE AUDIO GRUPPE a Berlin-based art group, refers to the work of art as “electroacoustical art.� Furthermore, it provides people the opportunity to call in and voice their thoughts and opinions. The installation is an interesting blend of finding a new purpose for old things while reflecting on the way in which sound impacts our interaction with the world around us. benoitmaubrey.com
the rake showroom The showroom RAKE is the latest addition to Trondheim’s art landscape. It is the result of a student workshop in which thirty students from the architecture schools of Trondheim, Oslo and Bergen joined forces to design and construct this new exhibition space for art and architecture.
A majority of the materials used in the construction of the room came from a nearby office building set for demolition. This reveals the theme and guiding principle behind the project: Reuse. Reuse as in using old materials, but just as importantly; when utilizing new ones, doing this in a manner that allows the process to continue. Items reused in this project include two layers of reused doors for the walls and three layers for the ceiling.The Rake Showroom, architectures students in Norway are now knowledgeable about green architecture and the value of reusing things. rake.trondheim.no
china eco bridge
Team of creative designers from architectural firm Taranta Creations created concept of beautiful Eco Bridge. This bridge suppose to be built in the Chongqing mountain area, China. Form of the bridge reminds people of the dragon shape. The huge platform of the bridge is interconnecting the green hills and makes a connection between the natural valleys and thus implementing a man made design in the laps of a beautiful landscape. The grid shaped roof top of the bridge has a function of sun reflection. Eco Bridge is both aesthetically beautiful as well as functional but it’s still under construction. enrico-taranta.com
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