Visions of GreenOctober 26, 2008
Kermit the Frog may believe “it’s not easy being green”, but Phoenix visionary Mick Dalrymple, partner in the Scottsdale retail venture, a.k.a. Green, whose business card includes... Read More
ecoDesign: The SourcebookOctober 26, 2008
Everyday green-minded consumers can rejoice with the release of ecoDesign. ecoDesign is the only book to present the vast array of recycled, recyclable, renewable and energy-efficient products developed... Read More
Big & Green: Toward Sustainable Architecture in the 21st CenturyOctober 26, 2008
Featuring the work of the world’s leading architects in words, drawings and images, Big & Green is a pioneering and definitive exploration of the transformative power of sustainable design.... Read More
Boffi MinikitchenOctober 26, 2008
Having a small space does not mean having to sacrifice style or utility. One modern kitchen master has got those lacking a little square footage at the top of their list. Italian designer, Boffi, has... Read More
Vertical LimitOctober 26, 2008
Design is in and some of the world’s largest design-based companies are teaming together to capitalize on the trend – Giugiaro and Scavolini, Snaidero and Pininfarina, etc. The latest to... Read More
Voltaic GeneratorOctober 26, 2008
You’ve seen this company featured in kontakt before, but Voltaic Systems, the innovators behind the original solar backpack, plans to release a new laptop bag that generates enough solar power... Read More
OneLessDeskOctober 26, 2008
Urban living, small spaces and chic Apple-inspired design go hand-in-hand, right? Perfect for people wanting a little less clutter and a lot more flexibility, OneLessDesk, designed by Tempe guy Dean... Read More
STRiDA 5.0October 26, 2008
Mark Sanders has finally brought his successful STRiDA folding bicycle across the pond from England where it has sold over 25,000 units. The new STRiDA 5.0 is a light-weight update that incorporates... Read More
Apple MacBookOctober 26, 2008
It shouldn’t surprise anyone that the most innovative company in the electronics industry is making a strong commitment to the environment. The announcement of the new MacBook line had sustainability... Read More
Sustaining HopeOctober 23, 2008
The big bad wolf couldn’t blow these down. The brainchild of Brad Pitt, Make it Right is an organization dedicated to rebuilding the Lower 9th Ward of hurricane-ravaged New Orleans. This isn’t... Read More
Flip-A-Strip: From Refuse to ReuseOctober 23, 2008
A Scottsdale-based architectural design competition is approaching real estate flipping from a radically different perspective. “Strip malls litter our landscapes,” said Claire Schneider,... Read More
ecoSkin: Granola Not IncludedOctober 22, 2008
After years of retail and fashion experience, Sandy Skinner decided it was time to make a difference. In May 2007, she used her childhood nickname “Skin” and launched ecoSkin, a line of... Read More
Vancouver Dreams GreenOctober 18, 2008
Modern Vancouver is more than part of the eco-revolution; it may be the hub of an existing eco-evolution. It’s no wonder locals have affectionately known this green city for decades as the “city... Read More
Design PackagingOctober 15, 2008
Rock, paper, scissors just got a lot more complicated. Completely eliminating the need for wood pulp, this stone paper does not swell when wet, is photodegradeable and uses much less water to produce. In... Read More
CasuloMay 10, 2008
You’ve heard of bed-in-a-bag, but how about bedroom-in-a-box? Marcel Krings and Sebastian Mühlhäuser have taken the concept of packing up and moving to a new level. Perfect for college students... Read More
