Kengo Kuma weaves bamboo and carbon fiber into a nest-like structure at the V&A Museum

At the 2019 London Design Festival, Japanese architect Kengo Kuma has crafted a new eye-catching outdoor installation in the John Madejski Garden at the V&A Museum—just one year after his completion of the V&A Dundee museum in Scotland. Dubbed Bamboo (竹) Ring, or ‘Take-wa 竹わ’, the temporary doughnut-shaped structure is woven from rings of bamboo and carbon fiber. The sculpture was developed in partnership with Chinese consumer electronics brand Oppo. Best known for his design...

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A converted school bus is now a glamping retreat in California

Converting an old school bus into a permanent tiny home on wheels is an overwhelming task, but for those who'd like to get a taste of skoolie living on a temporary basis, this Calabasas Glamping Bus is just the ticket.

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Granby Workshop unveils ceramic dinnerware collection made from 100% waste

Related: Designers recycle aluminum production waste into functional ceramic decor + Granby Workshop Kickstarter Granby Workshop, Ceramics Made from 100% Waste, london design festival, green ceramics, repurposed waste, green housewares, green ceramics, sustainable homewares, sustainable ceramics,

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Doctors are prescribing gardening to improve patients' health

Some doctors are prescribing gardening as a form of ecotherapy.

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Best US cities for vegans and vegetarians for World Vegetarian Day

Just in time for World Vegetarian Day on October 1 and World Vegan Day on November 1, here are the top 10 and bottom 10 cities for vegetarian- and vegan-friendliness.

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LEED Gold-seeking wildlife center emphasizes energy conservation in Quebec

The Canadian city of Laval in southwestern Quebec has recently gained a new wildlife interpretation center with an impressive, energy-efficient design.

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This plant-based ski wax keeps nasty chemicals off the snowpack

For those looking to hit the slopes as the weather cools down, a new eco-friendly ski wax will not only help you glide through the fluffy snowpack but will also help keep the environment free of the dangerous chemicals found in most ski waxes.

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