If you want to be a designer, the first thing that you need to decide is where your strengths lie, and what you enjoy doing. Are you a dab hand at drawing, a whizz with scissors, or an expert when it comes to computers? Do you enjoy working with paper and pens, fabric, or something […] More
Encore Heureux designed the Circular Pavilion, a temporary building in Paris, made with recycled materials.It will host exhibitions, workshops, lectures and debates on the parvis de l’Hôtel de Vill. At the beginning of 2016, the pavilion will be dismantled and reinstalled permanently in Paris’ 14th district as a sports association’s clubhouse. More
Register for Business of Creativity and Art in Architecture Let’s think about the practice of design and your efforts to stay creative. What drives you? What challenges you? Join us as we ignite your inspiration and uncover unexpected perspectives from luminaries who share our passion for the art and the business of design. EXPANDING THE […] More
A common misconception about eco friendly design is that it is inherently neutral, lacking any sort of colour, flair and personality. However, the concept behind eco interiors has more to do with the composition, sustainability, renewability and authenticity of the source materials. Anything that is highly manufactured or produced in a way that is damaging […] More
The idea is hardly groundbreaking, UV lights have been used for the same purpose for a long time yet Urban Cultivator has now reduced the idea to a simple kitchen appliance. Coming in various sizes, similar ton one of a fridge, washing machine or a dishwasher it is easy to install inside anybody’s kitchen. Allowing you to […] More
You may be surprised to know this, but there are many eco hotels across the world, continuing to grow in popularity and number. As you might have guessed from their descriptive name, they are hotels which are designed and managed in a way which has a low impact on the environment. Equally, while staying at […] More
Eco-homes have been a huge talking point in recent years and the UK Government’s Green Deal has sparked various upgrades in homes across the nation. From the uber-modern and minimalist style eco-home that can be built in six days to period properties getting the solar panel treatment, more and more homeowners are inclined to save […] More
The striking W.I.N.D. House by Ben van Berkel / UNStudio is one of the latest impressively designed smart houses. “The contemporary smart home not only enables the control of appliances from afar and incorporates the necessary installations and materials to aim for a zero net energy building, it also responds to changes in today’s lifestyles. A […] More