Eco Friendly & Sustainable Living
milan, Tag
- Cities around the world lay the groundwork for a zero-waste future Wed, 19 Sep 18, 2:30amCities around the world are pledging to reduce waste over the next 12 years in an effort to curb global warming and eventually become zero-waste cities...
- Dramatic fountain and plaza define Foster + Partners newest Apple Store in Milan Tue, 31 Jul 18, 4:45amFoster + Partners has unveiled images of Milan’s newest Apple Store—and it's just as strikingly gorgeous as we expected. Building off of Apple’s “Town Square” retail store concept and the city’s legacy of impressive...
- New images revealed for Zaha Hadid Architects LEED Platinum-seeking Generali Tower in Milan Thu, 26 Apr 18, 7:45pmZaha Hadid Architects just revealed new images of their soon-to-be-completed Generali Tower, a twisting glazed landmark in Milan targeting LEED Platinum certification...
- A giant, air-purifying "cloud" just popped up in the middle of Milan Thu, 19 Apr 18, 2:43amIf you're tired of breathing less-than-clean city air, Milan has a temporary respite for you. “Transitions,” a giant, cloud-like pod, has landed in the heart of the Brera Design District for Milan Design Week 2018. As...
- Milan's striking wooden UniCredit building is powered by the sun Fri, 12 May 17, 11:27pmYou wouldn't expect it, but this radical solar-powered building in Milan is actually owned by a bank. aMDL Michele De Lucchi Studio designed the LEED-certified UniCredit building to house the bank's general meetings, but...
- Thousands of grafted flowers grow on the entire face of this Milan building Fri, 7 Apr 17, 6:00pmA stunning show for the eyes—and nose—has taken over the facade of a building in Milan. Local design studio Piuarch teamed up with landscape architect Cornelius Gavril to create ‘Flowerprint,’ a gardening facade installation...
- Zaha Hadid Architects 3D prints an experimental structure with the help of robots Thu, 6 Apr 17, 6:30pmRobots are revolutionizing architecture and Zaha Hadid Architects is hopping on board to show what that technology can do for custom building design. The world-renowned architecture firm unveiled Thallus, a beautifully ornate...
- Pavilion made from 300 pairs of blue jeans just popped up in Milan Wed, 5 Apr 17, 6:30pmHere's something we've never seen before: a structure made entirely of pants! Starchitects Diller Scofidio+ Renfro just unveiled a sprawling pavilion made from 300 pairs of blue jeans in Milan...
- MINIs tiny innovative home for three purifies the air in Milan Wed, 5 Apr 17, 7:05pmHow do we cope with the increasing shortage of attractive housing in today’s cities? Car manufacturer MINI teamed up with New York architects SO – IL to tackle this challenge by producing an innovative solution: MINI...
- Soothing pyramidal LED lamp illuminates etchings of familiar cityscapes Sat, 4 Jun 16, 1:00amThe LED-powered All Around Lamp was first featured at Milan Design Week 2016, hosted by Local Design Australia. Its ambient light shines through plastic panels etched with various landmarks from Milan and Sydney, chosen as...
- 'Kinetic' rooftop garden uses pallets and plants to create the illusion of movement Fri, 27 May 16, 3:00amThe Kinetic Garden is located in the heart of Brera district in Milan. Piuarch used pallets to create triangular flower beds and flooring containing four plant species, including two varieties of salad in red and green colors...
- 10 inspiring upcycled designs that will make you think twice before tossing anything Fri, 15 Apr 16, 5:59pmTurning something discarded into something useful and beautiful is one of the most rewarding facets of design. We're delighted to see that more emerging designers are integrating upcycling into their work, proving that new...
- 14 brilliant new lighting designs that will inspire you Fri, 15 Apr 16, 6:56amThis "Carusel 14" lamps by Mr.Fräg make low-grade balsa material look glamorous. Spotted at Local Design group exhibition. Paola Navone's designed these stunning glass lamps with Murano glassmakers Barovier&Toso for...
- Spectacular LightGarden lamps transform walls into dazzling works of art Fri, 15 Apr 16, 1:45amThe fixtures are 317 x 270 x 120 millimeters each, although alternate sizes are available by request. The metal panels can be made from either brass, copper, or steel to match your existing interior design. The best...
- Spectacular modular lamps transform walls into a dazzling work of art Fri, 15 Apr 16, 1:45amThe fixtures are 317 x 270 x 120 millimeters each, although alternate sizes are available by request. The metal panels can be made from either brass, copper, or steel to match your existing interior design. The best...