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Recycled Bottle Bubble Light by Souda

New York City-based Souda, a design and manufacturing company co-founded by Isaac Friedman-Heiman and Shaun Kasperbauer, recently shared a new project called Bubble Chandelier with Jetson Green. Kasperbauer said the light fixture is made with 60 two-liter, used soda bottles collected by homeless individuals and can collectors in the area. The company collaborates with and [...]

Denim Insulation Now Available at Lowe’s

There’s been a lot of talk about cotton insulation, but I’ve seen it used in countless projects. It’s probably worth noting that Bonded Logic’s recycled-content product hit the mainstream with a roll-out of UltraTouch Denim Insulation to 165 Lowe’s stores this month. The product is made with 80% post-consumer recycled natural fibers and doesn’t have [...]

Energy Bill Guaranty, Passive Solar, Green Roof Movement, + Liquid-Cooled Lighting

Nest Thermostat review. Top 8 things to look for in a green home. Green roof movement goes domestic. Liquid-cooled bulb will light up your house. EAI launches home energy bill guaranty program. Passive solar design is easier, more effective. Texas couple enjoying their tiny house. Modular prefab home: easy does it. Energy-efficient passive solar. Subscribe [...]

Contemporary Prefab Home for a Writer

Last time I mentioned Jet Prefab,* the company had just released an affordable home plan called The One Story. That contemporary design has been tweaked and expanded for a new design called the Tess House that I want to share. It was inspired by a customer dreaming of a writer’s house on Shelter Island in [...]

3 Plastics to Avoid

To avoid plastic waste and potential health risks from leaching chemicals, steer clear of plastics with recycling codes 3, 6 or 7.

GREEN GUIDE TO PREFAB: Preparing Your Home for Green Certification

Our Green Guide to Prefab series has explored a number of considerations that need to be made when planning for a prefab home, from siting to personal style to financing and loans. But how do you translate that all of that newfound information into a succinct design that maximizes sustainability? Green certification is one way to bring order to [...]

Fatimata Ly’s Pounding Light is a Terra Cotta Chandelier Inspired by Power Cuts in Senegal

When electrical shortages and power cuts occur on a regular basis, you need to be flexible with your lighting sources. Pounding Light is a versatile terra cotta chandelier produced by Fatimata Ly that was inspired by power cuts in Senegal. It is possible to use it either with electrical lighting or with candles, for those [...]

Plugwise Eliminates Excess Energy Use

California-based kWh Power is tackling phantom energy loss by introducing the Plugwise system in the United States. Developed by Dutch company Plugwise in 2006, this system allows you to monitor, track, and control unnecessary energy use throughout your home or office. The system consists of “Circles” which are plugged into standard wall outlets to measure [...]

Wooden Wonders’ Hobbit Holes Let You Live Like Frodo In Your Backyard

Anyone familiar with JRR Tolkien’s ‘The Lord of The Rings’ knows that the homes of hobbits are something special. But these tiny abodes aren’t just for little people anymore — a Maine family has brought the concept of the hobbit hole to life with their line of Wooden Wonders. Built for work and play, these [...]

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Recycled Bottle Bubble Light by Souda

Denim Insulation Now Available at Lowe’s

Energy Bill Guaranty, Passive Solar, Green Roof Movement, + Liquid-Cooled Lighting

Contemporary Prefab Home for a Writer

3 Plastics to Avoid

GREEN GUIDE TO PREFAB: Preparing Your Home for Green Certification

Fatimata Ly’s Pounding Light is a Terra Cotta Chandelier Inspired by Power Cuts in Senegal

Plugwise Eliminates Excess Energy Use

Wooden Wonders’ Hobbit Holes Let You Live Like Frodo In Your Backyard

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