May 15, 2012
- Herd your own laser-cut cardboard mechanical menagerie
Using the same tab-and-slot construction technique as classic balsa wood airplanes, Kinetic Creatures start as flat-packed, laser-cut cardboard and transform into...
May 2, 2012
- Preparation begins for MoMa PS1's new air-scrubbing nylon star
by Francesca Giuliani
The nylon air-cleansing concept that won MoMa PS1's 2012 Young Architects Program,...
May 1, 2012
- Repurposed skateboards and recycled cutting boards handmade in Southern California
by Liz Cebron
On a recent visit to the made in America brand collaborative Shelter Half, we discovered Stormy...
April 26, 2012
- Cardboard cameras document a retrospective line from IKEA
During Salone del Mobile, Ikea took the opportunity to unveil the new...
March 30, 2012
- Four sustainable, lightweight and refined tech items
Beloved by progressive designers and earth-conscious consumers, bamboo grows free from pesticides and fertilizers in low water conditions. Add to that construction-grade strength and a naturally gorgeous grain, and bamboo emerges as a top pick for sustainability and good design. Recently, the material has been making waves in the tech world, used to build everything from smartphones to keyboards. Below you'll...
March 8, 2012
- Six toy makers employ nature's classic playtime material
The tactile qualities and durability of wood make it the perfect material for children's toys. Despite the prevalence of plastic, we're still fans of old-school toy-making in the form of wooden figurines and structures. Here are six picks from this year's Toy Fair in NYC.
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March 7, 2012
- The German auto maker brings its "A Game" to the popular premium compact segment
"A is for Attack." So said Daimler AG chairman Dieter Zetsche as he took to the stage to introduce the new A Class, a car that Mercedes Benz has designed from the ground up as an entry point...
March 5, 2012
- The new plug-in hybrid integrates recycled materials with high design and performance to reach a class of its own
Those looking to spend $100,000 on a car have many options—excellent performance, coddling comfort, strong styling and luxury hybrids. The...
February 28, 2012
- A new pre-fabricated dwelling addresses financial, aesthetic and ecological concerns
The C6, a new low-cost abode by LivingHomes unveiled today at the TED conference...
February 23, 2012
- Artists transform NYC's rooftop water towers to raise awareness about conservation
With less than 1% of all fresh water on Earth safe for...
