WebEcoist | Archived Articles on Art & Design

Art and design are a part of anything we build, but these designers and artists are particularly informed by the natural order and chaos that surrounds us in our daily lives. Some draw on recycled materials while others find meaning in environmental patterns – some are focused on sustainability with a message and others are interested in aesthetics.

ReBurbia: Designers Take on Rethinking Suburbia

These days people are moving out of the suburbs and back into the cities. So what happens to suburbia? These designers have some environmentally friendly ideas.

Add Comment »»
 

Literal Tree Houses: Amazing Homes Built with Whole Trees

There's something primitive about the sophisticated homes designed by Whole Trees Architecture: they use whole, young-growth trees in amazing, beautiful ways.

2 Comments »»
 

Padlocked By The Earth: Cycle Sheds Go Underground

Why park our bicycles in full view, at the mercy of the elements and the unscrupulous, when we can bury them in the depths of the earth?

Add Comment »»
 

Don’t Look Down! Terrifyingly Tall Towers & Lookouts

Afraid of heights? Even the photos of some of these insanely tall towers, lookouts and glass balconies will make your head swim.

4 Comments »»
 

A Greener Way To Queue: 3 Eco Bus Shelters

Winter is here: time to shiver in a bleak, nasty cubicle as you wait for your bus? Not so, as these three eco-innovative shelters demonstrate.

2 Comments »»
 

Geeks, Gamers, Gory Flicks: 114 Cool Pumpkin Art Carvings

A Halloween tribute to geeks, gamers, and gory flicks. Here are 114 treats, or cool pumpkin art as jack-o-lanterns with intricate carvings from freaky to geeky.

Add Comment »»
 

Suck It! 8 Brilliant Examples of Plastic Drinking Straw Art

If you thought plastic drinking straws were only good for one thing, think again. These projects upcyle the single-use item into permanently awesome art.

Add Comment »»
 

Creative Images:14 Contemporary Outdoor Photographers

Outdoor photos touch our emotions, hearts, and minds. Here are 14 of the best and brightest contemporary outdoor photographers and 37 breathtakingly creative images.

One Comment »»
 

Vertical Vegetation: Living Walls, Moss Graffiti & More

Live plants bring aesthetic and practical benefits to vertical surfaces in the form of vertical gardens, moss graffiti, vine curtains and living walls.

One Comment »»
 

The Light Funtastic: Four Ways For LEDs To Shape Up

Are we making the most of the creative possibilies of LEDs? Take these four ways of making our lighting wacky yet practical, fun yet functional - and ask yourself, do we really need 'bulb-shaped' bulbs?

One Comment »»
 

Message in a Bottle: A Village Made of Recycled Bottles

The Bottle Village in Simi Valley, California is a recycler's paradise: it's a beautiful landmark made entirely of discarded bottles and other "trash."

2 Comments »»
 

Bright Bodywork: 3 Vehicles That Soak Up The Sun

Solar panels still need a huge surface area - so, no good for our favorite modes of personal transportation? These 3 vehicle designs disagree.

2 Comments »»
 

Squeaky-Green: Two Waste-free Ways To Wash Up

Trying to limit the environmental impact of your kitchen? Here are two designs from the forefront of the kitchen sink eco-revolution.

One Comment »»
 

3D Landscape Photography: 23 Stunning Still Life Photos

Landscapes often spark an emotional response and inspire environmental protection instincts. Here are 23 stunning still life photos and stirring landscapes.

One Comment »»
 

Serious Scrap Metal Recycling: Crazy Can Sculptures

Food cans aren't usually seen as beautiful, and they aren't the standard choice for sculpture. But Canstruction uses them to make beautiful things happen.

One Comment »»
 
12345»...






WebUrbanist Offbeat Art Galleries





Dornob Daily Design Galleries
Gajitz | Gadgets, Science & Tech with a Twist




  •  
    Environment Business Directory - BTS Local