Green Design
In our Green Design series we look at sustainable, low-impact elements of design.
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Smart Windows
This could be the perfect storm for getting us all to be more conscious of our energy consumption, whether our awareness is raised by worrying about the polar bears or worrying about our pocketbooks. -
Shopping Bags
Even as you read this, designers are hard at work developing reusable shopping bags that are sturdy, easy to clean (in case of spillage), and look great. -
Flokati Rugs
The flokati rug, ubiquitous in the suburban living rooms of the 1970s that also held Wegner chairs and op art, is making a comeback, in part thanks to the fact that flokati rugs can be a greener way to warm a floor than many other types of rugs. -
Couched in Green
You may think that green design is all about wall paint, or that "organic" is only a concern about the food we eat. But green design is a concept with far-reaching implications. One good place to start is by considering the living room, and how you can make it more green — without dipping into pistachio wall paint. -
Green Weddings
There's a lot to consider when planning your wedding: the guest list, the catering, the flowers, whether you've chosen the right person to meet you at the altar — no, not that last one. But today's couples are faced with yet another choice: how to minimize the damage to the planet that can be caused by a big gathering.
