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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.

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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7 Black and White Monochrome Photographers

Removing colors can have a dramatic effect on an image. These creative monochrome photographers have created breathtaking photos in black and white.

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Modern Prefab Buildings & Flat Pack Furniture

Prefabricated buildings and flat-pack furniture blend creative designs with sustainable style using portability, modularity and the possibility of mass-production.

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Creative Green Art, Architecture and Design

Green art and design - from transforming green boxes to rotating dome homes, creative eco-art to exotic eco-landscapes and tree houses to tree sculptures.

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The Environmental Photography of Chris Jordan

Chris Jordan takes everyday garbage and other examples of our rampant consumerism and turns them into art. His hope is that we will one day understand the cost.

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7 Infrared and HDR Photographers and Photos

Infrared and HDR photographs show us our world in a new and interesting way. With their distorted color or ultra-rich detail, these photos are all exquisite.

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82 Epic Natural Phenomena and Disasters

An elemental story arc filled with amazing natural wonders of the world and terrifyingly recent earth, water, wind and fire disasters from around the planet.

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16 Creative Modern Tables and Table Designs

Are modern tables having an identity crisis? Here are 16 creative modern table designs that look like they are eager to transform into something else entirely

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Kinetic Moving Sculptures of Theo Jensen

A new species of animal roams the beaches of Holland. Made of plastic tubes, Theo Jansen's kinetic sculptures move along the sand in a surprisingly organic way.

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15 Innovative and Creative Green Vehicles

From human-powered to coffee-powered here are fifteen curious green vehicle designs that break with conventions to go green in unique and innovative ways.

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Historic Abandoned Boats, Ships and Docks

These abandoned and forgotten ships, boats and docks stand as proof of a bygone era where water transportation was used in every industry.

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6 Abandoned Railroads, Subways, and Trains

The age of the railroad may be over, but the marks of these powerful transport systems are evident everywhere you go - as well as abandoned train and subway stations.

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Dreamy Driftwood Sculptures of Heather Jansch

Most people walk right by driftwood on the beach. Heather Jansch picks it up and sees its potential. Her driftwood sculptures are full of life and character.

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Creative & Unique Recycled Furniture Designs & Ideas

Recycled furniture is by no means a simple classification or category - it is a world of approaches, techniques and skills applied in all kinds of unique and creative ways.

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