‘Energetic Energies’ Concept Shows Our Solar-Powered Future

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Akihisa Hirata imagines a city where solar panels wind around and through the city like the tendrils of a growing plant. Read more →

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Everyday Junk Upcycled Into Artistic Carpets

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Carpets made from paper clips, plastic bottles, and disposable cutlery reflect on our consumer society and its wasteful culture. Read more →

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25K LEDs Turn San Francisco Bay Bridge Into Massive Tech-Art Display

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The Bay Bridge will be decked out in light emitting diodes to celebrate 75 years of operation. Read more →

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Embedded LEDs Turn Salt Crystals Into Interactive Art

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The designers encourage people to gather together in dimly lit streets, creating beautiful art that's also a social activity. Read more →

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Designers Turn Hurricane Sandy’s Devastation Into Reclaimed Furniture

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Gathered together under the name Reclaim NYC, three designers are encouraging their colleagues to see the wreckage not as a reminder of the devastation, but inspiration for new art. Read more →

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A Solar-Charging Tree Grows In Belgrade

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In Belgrade, park goers find a unique tree that will recharge their mobile phones and tablets while they wait. Read more →

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2D LED Lamps Blur The Line Between Life And Art

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3D may be all the rage, but these 2D poster lamps prove life is all about how you look at it. Read more →

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Japanese Collective Turns Old Phone Booths Into Aquariums

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In Osaka, a five-member artist collective known as Kingyobu, or "goldfish club," has turned several old-fashioned phone booths into fully functional aquariums. Read more →

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30,000 MetroCards Upcycled Into Stunning Celebrity Portraits

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Usually famous people hate being trashed, but it's likely that if they see these pieces, they'll make an exception. Read more →

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Recycling Camp Helps Burning Man Community ‘Leave No Trace’

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Using his engineering expertise, Burning Man veteran Joseph Lombardi designed a multi-tiered system where the motto is “Recycle Everything.” Read more →

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