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Portland Shoemaker Renovates, Recycles New HQ

Retro-chic shoe company Keen Footwear has moved into an old Portland, Ore, warehouse space and made it new again, using many green building retrofit techniques along the way. Read more →

by Randy Woods

French Design Firm Gives House Of Straw A Modernist Touch

A small Parisian architecture firm chose straw as the main building material to design a cozy, naturally insulated “nest” that even the Big Bad Wolf would have to admire. Read more →

by Randy Woods

Donated Dishes Serve Up Holiday Cheer As Massive Christmas Tree

Belgium, Mooz, Christmas Tree, upcycled, ceramic plates

Over 5,000 plates, cups, bowls, and saucers were upcycled to create a huge tree in Belgium. Read more →

by Beth Buczynski

Playground Upcycled From Apartment Furnishings Feels Like Home

BOARD, recycled materials, playground design

A Dutch design firm recycled not only the layout of their playground, but also the materials, from right inside the neighborhood. Read more →

by Beth Buczynski

Old Cloth Sails Reborn As Chic Outdoor Furniture

Although you might not be able to duplicate the sound of the seagulls or recreate the crash of the waves, there are ways to add a little marine flair into your life as a landlubber. Read more →

by Beth Buczynski

30,000 MetroCards Upcycled Into Stunning Celebrity Portraits

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

by Beth Buczynski

Old Washing Machines Clean Up Nice As Recycled Stools

See how two designers are plucking washing machine drums from the dumps of their native Beirut and turning them into bold furnishings inspired by their Lebanese roots. Read more →

by Beth Buczynski