WebUrbanist | Archived Articles on Environment & Nature

Nature used to be thought of as the environment of which we were no longer apart, the wilderness disconnected from society, but today we know better: nature and sustainability are tied up in our very survival as a species and green art and design is an expression of the complex relationship between urban and eco-friendly living. From environmental art to daring eco-designs here are some examples that blur the boundaries of supposed opposites.

Got Wood? 14 Wooden Bench Designs

Designed to seat a specific number in a particular way, to rock, roll, wheel and more. From artful to artisan, tentacled to transforming, here are 14 brilliant benches.

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WebUrbanist Alternative Urban Art Guide

In this collection you will find incredibly unusual approaches to graffiti, other forms of guerrilla street art and extraordinary art made from ordinary objects.

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10 Great Geek Gadgets, Past & Future

Geeks are living in a golden age - the gadgets we love get smaller, cheaper and more capable by the day! Where did it all begin? Examples and evolution of geek tech.

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At World's End: 25 Post-Apocalyptic Visions

These 25 sobering examples of post-apocalyptic art serve to remind the living that what remains are more often ruins.

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Offbeat, Funny & Unusual Holiday Gift Ideas

Sick of the same old boring 12 Days of Christmas gifts? So are we. Here is your alternative urban gift guide - from us at WebUrbanist to you wonderfully eccentric readers:

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15 Dazzling Modern Library Designs

From public archives of knowledge to centers of learning at colleges and universities, libraries are cool so why shouldn't they look the part?

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Out-of-the-Box Cardboard Art & Sculptures

Cardboard art can be sustainable or simply structurally challenging - or anything in between. These artists warp a generic material to create magnificent works.

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100+ of Nature's Strangest Animals and Plants

Here are over 100 of the most strange and amazing plant and animal species in the world - highlighting both the most beautiful and terrifying sides of Mother Nature.

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Green Technology: 24 Creative Future Designs

From floating eco-cities to sustainable skyscraper farms, modular folding origamic architecture to gigantic green super-spires, here are 24 future green designs.

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21 Mirrored Images & Reflected Photographs

In any photographer's bag of tricks, unusual perspective is a powerful tool. These perfect reflections make for beautifully unique photographs.

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7 Abandoned Factories, Mills and Mines

Our factories and other industrial buildings tend to outlive their primary use. What happens then? These 7 factories, mills and mines were left to crumble.

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10 Innovative Modern Working Robot Designs

The field of robotics is moving forward at a rapid pace. These 10 amazing robots were only science fiction until recently - now they're reality.

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16 Creative Modern Sinks & Bathroom Sink Designs

Here are 15 sink and wash basin designs, drawing on Anture, technology and green principles, that certainly cause a splash.

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Adaptive Reuse: 20 Brilliant Recycled Buildings

From cargo container buildings to adaptively reused structures, these innovative architectural designers push the envelope in terms of aesthetics and sustainability.

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Wacky Souvenir Photography of Michael Hughes

Do you enjoy bringing a little reminder of your trip home after a vacation? Michael Hughes shares his souvenirs with the world in a fun and entertaining way.

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