Venturi FetishNovember 3, 2008
The Venturi Fetish debuted at the 2004 Paris Motorshow to create a new segment of the sports car, proving electric automobiles can carry on the tradition of performance and driving pleasure. Fetish,... Read More
Nu Hotel, BrooklynNovember 2, 2008
The Nu Hotel is the new destination for travelers in Brooklyn. While Brooklyn neighborhoods like Williamsburg and Park Slope get a lot of attention, there is another cluster of well-known neighborhoods... Read More
Clean ColorOctober 26, 2008
No matter the color, make sure it’s green. While crisp, white walls and concrete floors may be the prototypical finish choices for a modern house, some may want to add a bit more flair. But most... 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
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
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
Natural TerritoryOctober 11, 2008
This just in: signs of modern urban living and eco-coexistence in North Scottsdale. Stuck in the middle of the airpark’s Eurofab leather couch craze and eccentric lighting boutiques sits Natural... Read More
Dyson AirBladeOctober 6, 2008
It’s an invisible squeegie – for your hands. Forget the old process of hand drying: press button, rub hands vigorously, shake, repeat. And repeat. Dyson has introduced a new vision of what... Read More
The Skyline ResidenceJune 12, 2008
Perched atop a ridgeline in the Hollywood Hills, the Skyline residence is a testament to environmentally sensitive building sans the sacrifice of beauty or budget. The Skyline residence, a 5800-square-foot... Read More
URBN Hotels Shanghai – Shanghai, ChinaJune 9, 2008
From its roots as the “Whore of the Orient” when the British took over after the Opium Wars to the left wing headquarters of Madame Mao during the Cultural Revolution, Shanghai has been... Read More
