Green comes in all different colors

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Date: January 3, 2011 written by Lily Thorne

The World BBQ is a symbol of human consumption of natural resources

From GoldenHen:
“We’ve had ‘The World BBQ’ concept in the back burner for a while now.. Hopefully we’ll see it come to life in the not too distant future.”

Date: January 3 2011 written by Guy Mccarthy

A house built out of recycled egg cartons and egg trays using the materials in a similar fashion to Lego

The first ‘Eggo’ exhibition installation, based on the painting by Howard Arkley – Family Home, Suburban Exterior 1993.

Via: Goldenhen

Date: December 30, 2010 written by Lily Thorne

Rustic iPad docking stations made from logs

WoodTec‘ iPad docking stations are made from actual logs, every docking station is truly a unique piece of art. Tagged $158 at Etsy.

Date: December 29 2010 written by Guy Mccarthy

Art.Rainbow is a solar-powered prefab party pavilion

Designed by Gualeni Design, the multi-colored pop up dome is a place to host both day and night events. “ART.rainbow stores the light and the color inside during the day and gives them back outside during the night.  Take the energy, use the energy and enjoy the energy in an intelligent way, that’s the only important concept to understand, the concept of a renewable energy source.”

Date: December 29, 2010 written by Lily Thorne

A zero-emission electric bicycle concept by designer Juliano Bortolin

Designer Juliano Bortolin aims to make zero emission bicycle more attractive with a new concept electric bike, the “E-Bike Summer Life”.

The E-Bike will feature six lithium batteries that are stored in the front frame, which power the bike’s rear wheel, an onboard computer, for speed control and measuring distance travel, a GPS system and an iPhone holder.

Date: December 28 2010 written by Guy Mccarthy

Concept headset powered by renewable solar energy

Designed by Zhong-Fa Lie the concept solar-powered headphones combine the features of portable speakers as well. The “Hexound”, has three removable units, which when connected accomplish the task of speakers and a foldable solar energy collecting device.

Via: The Design Blog

Date: December 28, 2010 written by Lily Thorne

A series of rolling buildings that can travel on train tracks

Swedish architecture firm jagnefalt milton‘ ‘a rolling master plan’, utilize new and existing train tracks to create a diverse system where buildings roll through the city on rails, providing an opportunity to reorganize programmatic requirements in relation to the urban space. The mobile flexibility allows the city to adjust for uses such as concerts, festivals, markets, and seasonal changes.

Via: Designboom

Date: December 27 2010 written by Guy Mccarthy

Jelloware are biodegradable, edible cups made from Jell-O that are flavored to compliment the drink inside

The Way We See The World brings you Jelloware:
“Jelloware re-imagines the concept of drinking, and imparts a new experience in the way it feels, tastes, smells, and moves. The cups are made of agar agar and cast in different flavors, such as lemon-basil, ginger-mint, or rosemary-beet, each specifically designed to compliment a corresponding drink.  Jelloware can be nibbled on while drinking and any leftover remnants can be composted.”

Date: December 27, 2010 written by Lily Thorne

The Controversy Inn is made up of old trams recycled into cozy bed and breakfast

Located on the Controversy Farm in Hoogwoud, Netherlands the eco-tram b&b feature tons of vintage items recycled into new cool things.