eco lighting, Tag

With the advent of LED and CFL (compact fluorescent light) being installed in new builds, my clients come to me for tips on alleviating how these bulbs make them “feel.” As an eco-conscious designer, I support every effort...

Lighting designers are constantly pushing the envelope with new materials, technologies and applications - and this year's London Design Festival was awash in innovative designs...

Lighting design has come a long way. Julian Melchiorri, a London-based designer and engineer, created this extraordinary living chandelier that not only lights up the room, but also actively purifies the air around it. Currently...

These days, everyone seems to be embracing the appeal of rustic modern decor. While modern design is sometimes perceived as being cold and sterile, a touch of rustic charm goes a long way towards infusing a space with warmth,...

We love the promises of modern design here at Inhabitat. The elegance and efficiency of modernism provides ease and comfort, clearing clutter and solving life's little problems. However, overly minimalist interiors are often...

The Möbius strip or Möbius band has become a popular motif in design and it's easy to see why. It's challenging to come up with a piece limited to one surface and one boundary, which is part of the official definition of...

Unlike the rounded conventional lightbulbs, the Nanoleaf bulbs are crafted with striking dodecahedron shapes. The geometric Nanoleaf Gem is sheathed in frosted white glass and casts the same inviting glow as an incandescent....

Unlike the rounded conventional lightbulbs, the Nanoleaf bulbs are crafted with striking dodecahedron shapes. The geometric Nanoleaf Gem is sheathed in frosted white glass and casts the same inviting glow as an incandescent....

Do you ever look at designers and think, wow, I wish I could do that? Well, there's a way for you to try out your lighting design skills without having to do all the hard work thanks to Jason Krugman and Scott Leinweber,...

Inhabitat spotted OffCentre's ethereal glassware at this year's New York Design Week. Hand blown in Brooklyn by designers Edison Zapata and Romina Gonzales, their line of vases, pendant lamps and sculptures exemplify glass...

Firefly Lights from Urban Outfitters Urban Outfitters is carrying these darling mini LED lights, called Firefly Lights, that are seemingly impossible. The strand is a metal wire with integrated lights -- it looks like you...

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How do you transform a tiny loft into a bright modern home, while integrating eco-friendly, sustainable materials? The Turett design team maximized this 520-square-foot space with open riser stairs, movable panels, and open...

It's great to see that recycled materials are now at the forefront of today's modern product design, and at design festivals around the world, multitudes of innovative eco-artists are enlightening festival visitors with...

Before you start thinking the U.S. government is going to kick down your door looking for incandescent bulbs like they’re drugs – that’s not the case. The lighting ban isn’t a true ban; you’re still free to buy...