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.
Secret rooms and hidden passages in homes are all the rage in architecture today. But the practice of sneaking around in concealed places has deep, dark roots.
13 Comments »»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.
15 Comments »»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.
4 Comments »»These abandoned and forgotten ships, boats and docks stand as proof of a bygone era where water transportation was used in every industry.
12 Comments »»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.
9 Comments »»From South Korea to North Korea, Cambodia to Thailand and Japan to Azerbaijan here are seven oriental and subcontinental abandoned cities and places.
57 Comments »»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.
2 Comments »»We've all seen an abandoned car or truck, a deserted bus or road ... but stop to admire them? Abandoned vehicles are more than just an eyesore; they can be works of art.
One Comment »»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.
Add Comment »»Something about the vibrant colors, stark contrasts and vivid depths lends abandonments to pictures using HDR photography techniques like few other subjects.
50 Comments »»Architects have always aimed towards building bigger, wider and higher. Now technology has made a fourth design dimension possible: movement.
8 Comments »»In some cases disaster strikes. In others, changing technologies render old designs obsolete, leaving majestic airplanes and giant steamers to rust and gather dust.
5 Comments »»Swimming in the lap of luxury, these private pool owners have managed to buy a piece of fantasy not for sale to most of us with less than luxurious means.
One Comment »»Whether you’re spoiling your kids with a crazy doll house or pampering your pooch with a luxurious doghouse, there is just something about too-small-for-human houses.
5 Comments »»The garden, for many of us, is an extension of the home. It’s where we can get back to nature, dig our hands in and locate some of our strangest furnitures and furniture designs.
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