December 23, 2013
When I met Ashira Israel exhibiting her Micro-Orb collection of concrete vessels at Wanted Design, I knew I’d spotted an artist on the cutting edge of Brooklyn made sustainable design.
Israel is the owner and lead designer/fabricator for the industrial … Read More...
Category: Container Gardening, Containers and Pots, Finding, Great Finds, Green & Sustainable, Herb Gardens, Indoor Gardening, Outdoor Furniture, Reclaimed & Recycled, Solar Energy
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April 13, 2013
A 450-pound pivoting teak entry door leads into this private oasis tucked away into the side of Santa Monica Canyon, part of my hometown, the urban west Los Angeles County seaside city of Santa Monica. Walking distance to the beach, … Read More...
Category: Finding, Garden Design, Green & Sustainable, Solar Energy
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April 10, 2013
Modern Sprout is a simple new compact, self-sustaining, and stylish hydroponic windowsill planter system launching today on Kickstarter by Sarah Burrows and Nick Behr, a Chicago couple whose passion for food, cooking, and interest in where their food comes from … Read More...
Category: Container Gardening, Containers and Pots, Finding, Green & Sustainable, Green Gadgets, Herb Gardens, Hydroponics, Indoor Gardening, Reclaimed & Recycled, Solar Energy, Urban Agriculture
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April 2, 2013
While action toward building ‘greener’ more sustainable structures is gaining momentum in Europe and America, an office tower from down-under is putting Australia on the green buildings map.
A 30 story high-rise office tower in Sydney, Australia’s central business district, … Read More...
Category: Green & Sustainable, Green Walls, Greening, Rooftop Gardens, Solar Energy, Vertical Gardens
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January 5, 2013
Update 3/2021: This business is no longer in operation, but as it was one of the first of its kind, I encourage you to read further:
When industrial designer Ben Green and grower Tyler Nevers saw a need for supplying … Read More...
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