]> http://www.greenedia.com/tags/sustainable-materials Blog Articles Tagged with 'sustainable-materials' at http://www.greenedia.com en http://www.greenedia.com/sectors/directory/terrablog/154447?rsstype=tag&tag=sustainable-materials by Adam Stein View image The recent post on passive houses sparked an interesting discussion about the costs of ultra-efficient homes. Passive houses are meant to be affordable that is, the incremental construction costs pay back in energy saving... http://www.greenedia.com/sectors/directory/terrablog/154447?rsstype=tag&tag=sustainable-materials Sun, 04 Jan 2009 16:47:02 -0500 http://www.greenedia.com/sectors/directory/green-strides/150392?rsstype=tag&tag=sustainable-materials This post was contributed by guest writer Kelly Kilpatrick, who writes a blog called Organicasm which covers everything green from hybrid cars to eco-friendly living.The green movement is one that has been growing over the last several years, but has... http://www.greenedia.com/sectors/directory/green-strides/150392?rsstype=tag&tag=sustainable-materials Wed, 19 Nov 2008 09:21:41 -0500 http://www.greenedia.com/sectors/directory/inhabitat/149030?rsstype=tag&tag=sustainable-materials The art of wallpaper design has been experiencing a Renaissance of sorts lately with the release of everything from designs that use sustainable materials and production techniques to recyclable 3D designs, designs made with light sensitive paper, an... http://www.greenedia.com/sectors/directory/inhabitat/149030?rsstype=tag&tag=sustainable-materials Wed, 12 Nov 2008 16:00:48 -0500 http://www.greenedia.com/sectors/directory/inhabitat/148185?rsstype=tag&tag=sustainable-materials We have written before about Jenny Hwa's work in eco fashion, both on her eco chic clothing collections as well as her recent work in home goods. Her new fall collection is inspired by conservationist and film maker Joan Root. While known for her col... http://www.greenedia.com/sectors/directory/inhabitat/148185?rsstype=tag&tag=sustainable-materials Sun, 09 Nov 2008 05:00:14 -0500 http://www.greenedia.com/sectors/directory/green-strides/147551?rsstype=tag&tag=sustainable-materials Many classic bungalow homes are typical in the Chicago area, but of course since these homes were built decades ago, many are in need of renovation. The Historic Chicago Bungalow Association, has created a set of guidelines for homeowners to follow ... http://www.greenedia.com/sectors/directory/green-strides/147551?rsstype=tag&tag=sustainable-materials Thu, 06 Nov 2008 15:55:41 -0500 http://www.greenedia.com/sectors/directory/inhabitat/147253?rsstype=tag&tag=sustainable-materials The kitchen is the heart of any home. The average American spends three to five hours a day in the kitchen preparing food, eating, hanging out, entertaining, standing in front of the fridge (with the door closed, of course) trying to figure out w... http://www.greenedia.com/sectors/directory/inhabitat/147253?rsstype=tag&tag=sustainable-materials Wed, 05 Nov 2008 15:00:14 -0500 http://www.greenedia.com/sectors/directory/inhabitat/147254?rsstype=tag&tag=sustainable-materials Jutting out from of a slope in Karjat, India is a modern, 3-story building that peers out into the valley through a veil of bamboo poles. Designed by Architecture Brio, the building acts as a staff dormitory for the NGO Magic Bus. The building's stru... http://www.greenedia.com/sectors/directory/inhabitat/147254?rsstype=tag&tag=sustainable-materials Wed, 05 Nov 2008 13:00:24 -0500 http://www.greenedia.com/sectors/directory/inhabitat/146579?rsstype=tag&tag=sustainable-materials JVC recently unveiled a beautiful line of bonsai-laden Kirikabu speakers at this year's Tokyo Designer's Week. Created out of eco-friendly plastic, the conceptual series of speakers can be assembled into different shapes, and each contains a small co... http://www.greenedia.com/sectors/directory/inhabitat/146579?rsstype=tag&tag=sustainable-materials Mon, 03 Nov 2008 13:00:40 -0500 http://www.greenedia.com/sectors/directory/green-strides/146472?rsstype=tag&tag=sustainable-materials Searching for the perfect drapery hardware with minimal environmental impact? The Antique Drapery Rod Company, based in Dallas, Texas, produces historically classical window hardware from sustainable materials. Over 90% of its 600 drapery hardware ... http://www.greenedia.com/sectors/directory/green-strides/146472?rsstype=tag&tag=sustainable-materials Mon, 03 Nov 2008 10:31:40 -0500 http://www.greenedia.com/sectors/directory/green-strides/145317?rsstype=tag&tag=sustainable-materials The first major exhibition in the United States to explore the complex process of creating and sustaining healthy communities has come to Washington, DC.Free walk-in tours of the National Building Museum's Green Community exhibit will begin this Satu... http://www.greenedia.com/sectors/directory/green-strides/145317?rsstype=tag&tag=sustainable-materials Wed, 29 Oct 2008 09:09:37 -0400 http://www.greenedia.com/sectors/directory/inhabitat/144633?rsstype=tag&tag=sustainable-materials The Wat Pa Maha Chedio Kaew temple has found a way to bottle-up Nirvana, literally. The temple, which sits in Thaisland's Sisaket province, roughly 370 miles northeast of Bangkok is made of more than a million recycled glass bottles. True to its ni... http://www.greenedia.com/sectors/directory/inhabitat/144633?rsstype=tag&tag=sustainable-materials Mon, 27 Oct 2008 11:30:28 -0400 http://www.greenedia.com/sectors/directory/environmental-graffiti/143846?rsstype=tag&tag=sustainable-materials Image: REIAnyone who's into the green lifestyle' knows that walking is one of the most environmentally-friendly modes of transportation around. Really, there are only two things keeping it from being an entirely eco-friendly exercise: the shoes on... http://www.greenedia.com/sectors/directory/environmental-graffiti/143846?rsstype=tag&tag=sustainable-materials Thu, 23 Oct 2008 13:04:11 -0400 http://www.greenedia.com/sectors/directory/inhabitat/143815?rsstype=tag&tag=sustainable-materials Desert living has long been characterized as a lifestyle that requires considerable intervention to be sustainable. Still, at least one team of architects and designers believes that the secret to living comfortably in the desert is already there - i... http://www.greenedia.com/sectors/directory/inhabitat/143815?rsstype=tag&tag=sustainable-materials Thu, 23 Oct 2008 13:00:52 -0400 http://www.greenedia.com/sectors/directory/inhabitat/143330?rsstype=tag&tag=sustainable-materials Ming Tang's beautiful origami-inspired Folded Bamboo Houses are intended to be used as temporary shelters in the aftermath of an earthquake. Brilliant in their simplicity, the geometric shelters are constructed from renewable materials and can be fol... http://www.greenedia.com/sectors/directory/inhabitat/143330?rsstype=tag&tag=sustainable-materials Wed, 22 Oct 2008 05:00:11 -0400 http://www.greenedia.com/sectors/directory/treehugger/143075?rsstype=tag&tag=sustainable-materials Nau, the Eco outdoor apparel company, has had a rather tumultuous year. The year began with them continuing to garner praise from all quarters not only for their highly designed and detailed clothing made only from sustainable materials, but also for... http://www.greenedia.com/sectors/directory/treehugger/143075?rsstype=tag&tag=sustainable-materials Tue, 21 Oct 2008 08:25:45 -0400 http://www.greenedia.com/sectors/directory/inhabitat/142521?rsstype=tag&tag=sustainable-materials Soy fiber coin purseFor some, to be inspired by the patterns and forms that exist in nature lends itself to a desire to conserve nature's resources. Australian-based textile and fashion designer Quyen Do is one such person, whose textile designs pull... http://www.greenedia.com/sectors/directory/inhabitat/142521?rsstype=tag&tag=sustainable-materials Sun, 19 Oct 2008 11:00:58 -0400 http://www.greenedia.com/sectors/directory/triple-pundit/142446?rsstype=tag&tag=sustainable-materials In this time of economic uncertainty, it's reassuring to hear that we're in the right field! Forbes has the hook on the increase in environmental jobs with salaries over $100,000. They feature the top 10 environmental jobs in this salary range: 1. Ch... http://www.greenedia.com/sectors/directory/triple-pundit/142446?rsstype=tag&tag=sustainable-materials Sat, 18 Oct 2008 18:20:29 -0400 http://www.greenedia.com/sectors/directory/environmental-graffiti/139106?rsstype=tag&tag=sustainable-materials Image: gillrickImagine taking the subway (or underground, as it's known in London) to work to arrive in an office converted from a subway car perched upon huge Victorian arches with views rivaling those of top executives.Image: megapikselThe Village ... http://www.greenedia.com/sectors/directory/environmental-graffiti/139106?rsstype=tag&tag=sustainable-materials Mon, 06 Oct 2008 14:27:55 -0400 http://www.greenedia.com/sectors/directory/inhabitat/138913?rsstype=tag&tag=sustainable-materials Designed by Tom Raffield, co-founder of Sixixis, these beautiful Ash Pendant lamps are formed from 80 meters worth of locally-sourced FSC-certified English ash. Their delicate interwoven shades are steam-bent, and each is illuminated by a giant low-e... http://www.greenedia.com/sectors/directory/inhabitat/138913?rsstype=tag&tag=sustainable-materials Mon, 06 Oct 2008 02:00:44 -0400 http://www.greenedia.com/sectors/directory/inhabitat/138851?rsstype=tag&tag=sustainable-materials Just in time for cooling temperatures, Hemp Hoodlamb offers a collection of men's and women's eco chic winter clothing and accessories. The collection includes coats, knitwear, hats, and ear muffs which are all made from bamboo and hemp fiber, includ... http://www.greenedia.com/sectors/directory/inhabitat/138851?rsstype=tag&tag=sustainable-materials Sun, 05 Oct 2008 13:30:16 -0400