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.
Like any art form, bonsai has its stars and envelope pushers. Here are a half-dozen of the world's most creative bonsai artists.
4 Comments »»A magical sunset can take your breath away. Some photographers are able to capture and even enhance the beauty of a sunset through HDR photography.
Add Comment »»Furniture art from recycled elements is often strikingly beautiful. Many modern and contemporary furniture designs are now made using recycled wood, paper or metal.
8 Comments »»The elements of one of the world's harshest climates can wreak havoc on anything man-made, even while providing the perfect climate for it to be preserved.
3 Comments »»Because used beer cans are so abundant, especially on Mondays, many people have found creative ways to give them new life after the last drop of beer is gone.
8 Comments »»After looking at meteors in a previous post, now we view comets and their place in our lives.
Add Comment »»New technology and new trends in street art mean that spray paint is not the only tool in the artists palette.
12 Comments »»Some of the most shocking and disturbing ads in recent years have come from talented creative design teams of environmental and activist organizations.
13 Comments »»A more in-depth look at the workings of Earthships, beautiful self-sufficient DIY homes for eco-conscious green living.
3 Comments »»Fascinating man-made islands and floating communities including a former fort fit for a Bond villain and a picturesque Pacific garbage dump.
8 Comments »»An introduction to Earthships, completely self-sustaining, eco-friendly homes.
3 Comments »»Once their conventional usefulness is up, shipping containers can be transformed into spectacular, modern buildings like hotels, museums, homes and shops.
3 Comments »»These 12 visionary films create dismal futures caused by present-day problems like global warming, wildlife extinctions and resource depletion.
21 Comments »»An entirely edible world is just a dream, but these 10 examples of architecture made from food will have you salivating at the idea.
4 Comments »»Going off-the-grid often means traveling to somewhere remote, but it doesn't have to. Cutting-edge constructions mean that unplugged, self-sufficient sites can be found both in the city and in the countryside
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