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Affordable and sustainable building is gaining traction all over the world, especially in places where modern building techniques are too expensive or unknown. In areas such as Rwanda, MASS Design Group has been working to not only provide the people with the things they need– but finding a way to create affordable homes and simultaneously create…

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The SITGREEN cardboard furniture collection featured on Kickstarter boasts its 100% environmentally friendly mantra with creating furniture through compression. With 9 million tons of furniture being tossed into our landfills every year, SITGREEN’s goal is to minimize that number by utilizing recycled cardboard and wood cuts to create stylish, modern furniture. The exciting part of this…

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Shipping Containers are of course a popular building material in this day and age, where people are more green and planning on being more sustainable for the earth. While a majority of what we see as far as homes are concerned are all over the world– New York is a relatively surprising location for such a…

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Reuse, reduce, recycle– that’s what we’re taught. So with so much of our building materials causing excess waste from our forests and beyond, Architecture Uncomfortable Workshop found a way to help alleviate that. Their “Waste Less” chair is a prime example of crafting a unique piece of furniture that utilizes materials that would otherwise be deemed…

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Located in the natural setting of Portland, Oregon, The Hilltop house by Jordan Iverson Signature Homes sits perfectly perched in a secluded subdivision. Armed with multiple materials on its facade, the contemporary home welcomes you in to the mixed media that’s also happening on the interior. Neutral greys with pops of yellow, red and other simple…

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Modular homes don’t always mean that the utmost of luxury is on the horizon– but the D*Haus constructed typical is a surefire way to get a more upscale version of prefabricated luxury spaces out there. There isn’t a minimum or maximum to bedrooms available, and there are various versions available; ranging from D*Static to D*Lux. Marketed…

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Andersson-Wise Architects designed the Cabin on Flathead Lake for a quiet retreat above the water’s edge. This Montana residence is a small one, that sits partly on the “Matterhorn” cliff among the monstrous trees and natural vegetation. The interior and exterior walls happen to be clad in a beautiful rich wood, with much of the design…

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Classic designs are oftentimes the ones that are looked at to innovate in the future. In most new designs whether it be architecture, furniture, industrial design or something similar– history can typically be seen within the foundation. While things like tiny houses, yurts and homes on wheels becoming increasingly popular, it’s time we take a look…

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Going green may seem like a daunting task for many. But in all actuality, there are so many small and simple tasks that can be done that will make a majority of the difference. Whether the inspiration is to watch your electricity or water bills disappear, or to do your part for the environment– going green…

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With green design, sustainability and LEED certification becoming many of the front runners in design decision making processes today, it’s nice to see that the eco-friendly options are getting a more upscale look and feel to them. This Gervais Fortin built space is a home that boasts a low carbon footprint and a whole lot of…