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If you're looking for an excuse to head south of the border, we may have just found you one. Resting precariously on the rocky cliffs above Valle de Guadalupe on the Baja Peninsula, Endemico Resguardo Silvestre features 20 "EcoLofts" that offer stunning views of the wine country below. Designed with the environment in mind, the 215 sq. ft. huts are built from corten steel,......read more
These Balloon Shakers bring a whole new level of beauty to a typically mundane kitchen object: the salt shaker. The shakers, designed by famed Japanese architect and product designer Masayuki Kurokawa, can be used for all types of seasonings, from bright yellow saffron to crimson paprika. Handblown in Japan by Shotoku Glass Co., a company with roots in making light bulbs, Balloon Shakers......read more
This week, Yves Behar's fuseproject studio unveiled the latest addition to the One Laptop Per Child project, which aims to provide cheap, durable computers to kids in the developing world. The OLPC XO-3, launched at CES 2012, is substantially thicker than the absurdly thin concept tablet shown in 2009. Unfortunately, e-paper tech hasn't advanced as much as the designers envisioned, so Behar and......read more
When the owner of a Silicon Valley property decided to renovate his family home, he also decided to make good on an idea he and his daughter shared: building treehouses in an oak grove on the edge of the property. While not exactly treehouses per se, these three tea houses nestled among the stands of oak should do the trick. Designed by Swatt Miers Architects, the glass-paneled tea houses......read more
A GE bigwig is calling the political battle between economy and environment "nonsense." At a clean energy investment conference last week, Mark Vachon, Vice President of GE's Ecomagination program, said "environmental performance" is a key driver for business. "There’s this theory that you have to pick one: economics or environmental performance. That’s......read more
With his Skyfarm project, German designer Manuel Dreesmann delivers a futuristic, conceptual take on ornamental hanging plant baskets. Conceived for high-rise apartment buildings with small balconies that leave little room for conventional planter boxes, Skyfarm consists of a series of "Skypots" -- white acrylic pots with transparent lids that are strung from the balcony ceiling.......read more
In the newly unveiled Panamera S Hybrid, Porsche has created a fuel-thrifty, green-minded sports car that drives like, well, a Porsche. The company is calling the Panamera Hybrid the world's fastest production hybrid and "the most economical" Porsche of all time. With a 0-60 mph time of 5.7 seconds and a top speed of 168 mph, you can't deny the speed claims. But with a base price......read more
This passive speaker dock from Italian design team en&is applies old world charm to new school audio tech. Like the gramophone of yore, the en&is Megaphone uses a horn-shaped design to amplify the sound from your iPhone or iPod Touch. Made of ceramic clay, the amplifier sits on a thin wooden base that maximizes vibrations and optimizes the emission of sound. Perfect for......read more
With inspiration from the complex mathematical patterns found in nature, Tatiana Plakhova creates fascinatingly futuristic illustrations that apply geometric lines to landscape photos. The results are stunning. These selections, from the Moscow-based designer's "Geosphere" collection, clearly show off her vision and talent. "My works are based on mathematical simplicity and harmony," she says.......read more
We love the modern, handcrafted style of Portland's Pigeon Toe Ceramics, and these lovely little cups from the studio's spring/summer collection are among our faves. Little drinks like espresso and sake will find a perfect home in the handthrown, clear-glazed cups, which feature a surprise pop of color on the underside. Select from an array of attractive colors to fit your decor. Available......read more
