Sustainable Seating

The new Mosspink sofa from German manufacturer Bruel has a frame made from FSC-certified wood and is filled with low-VOC foam. It's definitely a conversation piece that would add a certain something to the right space.
The couch is up for an award at Interior Design's Best of Year 2009 Awards.
Via Re-Nest

Solar Decathlon

For three weeks in October 2009, the U.S. Department of Energy will host the Solar Decathlon—a competition in which 20 teams of college and university students compete to design, build, and operate the most attractive, effective, and energy-efficient solar-powered house. The Solar Decathlon is also an event to which the public is invited to observe the powerful combination of solar energy, energy efficiency, and the best in home design.
Here are some renders from:
Team Virginia Tech, Lumenhaus
Team Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Meltwater
Team Spain, Universidad Politecnica de Madrid
Team Germany, Technische Universität Darmstadt

Tree Life

TreeLife by The Cool Hunter, will be unveiled sometime in 2010 (city to be announced).
An interactive Exhibition of Eco Tree Houses designed by the world´s top artists...
The Cool Hunter states "This event will showcase innovative and creative sustainable architecture, and illustrate that green can co-exist with urban city life"
Treehouses have become creative eco-statements in the design world. They allow people to literally be "in" nature and peace above the stressful street level of life

Tween Re-Vamp

Our friend asked us to do something for her kid´s room ASAP. The color was dull, paint was peeling off due to a humidity problem, and overall, there was too much going on.
The kid, now a tween, had grown tired of the room, but mother & son could not reach a middle ground in regards to the renovation.
We took the tween´s love for football to re-invent his room, with little changes in paint in navy blue and kahki (which brought a new, more "grown up" vibe), roman shades in denim fabric, moldings and giant posters in adhesive vinyl. Mom and tween are happy :)

Bio-Luminum Tiles

Made from recovered aircraft fuselages, Bio-Luminum is 100% recycled and 100% recyclable. The airplane parts are melted into blocks and then sliced to create a lightweight textured tile.

Painted Couch. The Next Big Thing?

Mod Green Pod

These Sustainable Fabrics and Upholstery are made from organic cotton and adorned with bright, graphic prints. ModGreenPod produces their fabrics without using any harmful finishing agents and a water-based printing process.
More @ http://modgreenpod.com/

Recycle: Chandeliers

Here are some chandeliers made out of recycled materials...plastic bottles, beer bottles, coffee stirers, cutlery, even from debris washed up a coastline.

Indoor Eco-Environment

Inspired by the Japanese notion of multi-use and transforming spaces, this NYC apartment is a tribute to environmentally-friendly design in every aspect, from the custom formaldehyde free, FSC-certified wood cabinets to the amazing plant wall.
For more pictures go to :
http://www.re-nest.com/re-nest/green-tours/green-tour-matthew-and-emmas-eco-environment-084775

Roof Gardens

In the words of Wikipedia "A roof garden is any garden on the roof of a building. Besides the decorative benefit, roof plantings may provide food, temperature control, hydrological benefits, architectural enhancement, habitats or corridors for wildlife, and recreational opportunities...Roof gardens are found most often in urban environments. The plants reduce overall temperatures of the building which in turn reduces energy consumption. "The primary cause of heat build-up in cities is insolation, the absorption of solar radiation by roads and buildings in the city and the storage of this heat in the building material and its subsequent re-radiation"
Hereunder some Roof Gardening links:
http://www.urbanroofgardens.com/
http://www.hydrotechusa.com/garden-roof.htm
http://www.carlisleroofgardens.com/
http://www.alivestructures.com/
*photos from urbanroofgardens.com

Little Re-Vamp

Our client had been living in this house for over two years and still hadnt made it her own. Since she was on a tight budget, we suggested to concentrate in paint, window treatments and lighting...It sure made all the difference and now the house is infused with her personality. Bold colors on the walls, crystal chandeliers and gauze curtains totally re-defined this house and brought her furniture to life. more to come...

Want to Build Green?

Check out the free house plans @ FreeGreen:
http://www.freegreen.com/Default.aspx