2016. január 4., hétfő

PIPE pavilion is made from over one thousand recycled cardboard tubes

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Farnaz Fattahi led a group of 28 Khayam University architecture students in the construction of the PIPE pavilion, an undulating sculpture made from 1,014 recycled cardboard tubes. As an exercise in upcycling, the project promotes the idea of minimizing waste and pollutants through creative reuse. The temporary pavilion measures 2.9 meters in height with a width of 6 meters.

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Green Building in Cold Climates: Inhabitat Interview with Bernat and Kate of Maison Durable Portneuf

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We’ve seen many examples of how well green buildings can work in temperate and warm climates, but what about the harsher conditions that can lash homes in rural Quebec? Inhabitat recently had the opportunity to interview Bernat Ferragut and Kate Alvo of Maison Durable Portneuf about the innovative techniques they used to create their eco-friendly, sustainable, elegant home in the woods of Portneuf, Quebec, and how they can help others do the same.

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2016. január 2., szombat

Veja makes hip, eco-friendly sneakers out of recycled plastic bottles

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Veja is making a statement with their recycled sneakers. The France-based footwear company has some of the most eco-friendly materials ever, including tilapia skin waste, fair trade cotton and, now, post-consumer recycled plastic from bottles. Read on to watch the fascinating process of turning bottles into sneakers.

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