At Utopie Plastic, Futuristic Plastic Homes Make an Appearance at a 19th-Century Metal Factory
Somewhere in-between the mid-19th century, the 1960s, and the future, lies Utopie Plastic, or Plastic Utopia: an outdoor art...
Chris Jordan’s Plastic Provocation
Artist Chris Jordan has become something of a cult figure for the green set, with his growing portfolio of mind-bending...
Colorful, Cutting-Board Plastic Cabinets Feel Surprisingly Rich in This Remodeled Kitchen
This Danish home’s IKEA kitchen gets a fresh look thanks to Muller Van Severen’s inspired pairing of marble and polyethylene.
A Corrugated, Plastic Bifold Door Opens Up an Artist’s Tiny L.A. Studio
Simple materials transform a rundown wood balcony into a new roof deck and versatile creative space.
This Hurricane-Resistant Prefab Is Made From More Than 600,000 Recycled Plastic Bottles
In Nova Scotia, a prefab beach house makes history as the first-ever home built with PET core foam technology.
The Ocean Cleanup Returns to Scoop Up Plastic From the Great Pacific Garbage Patch
The Ocean Cleanup is headed out to sea—again—to remove plastic and debris amassing in the Pacific.
Power Plastic
Every hour, enough sunlight hits the earth to power the entire planet for a year.
Karim Rashid Picks the Top 4 Luxury Plastic Chairs
I want to say one word to you. Just one word. Plastics.
London Design Festival: Plastic Fantastic
Opening tonight is From Now to Eternity, a show focusing on plastics with work by a collection of designers, including FAT,...
The 14 Sustainable Swaps You Might Not Be Making
Easy peasy: There are a ton of simple ways to make a positive impact on Mother Earth without drastically altering your daily...
A Closer Look at the Iconic Bubble Lamp
Industrial designer George Nelson was one of the founding fathers of American modernism.
A Rare FUTURO Flying Saucer House Seeks an Earthling Buyer
Fewer than 100 of the prefabricated, plastic homes were reportedly manufactured—and this one remains in stellar condition.
Grove Collaborative Taps Interior Designer Jeremiah Brent for Their Holiday Collection
The highly giftable, eco-friendly home care products are elegant and approachable.
The Complete Dwell Guide to Eames Shellspotting
Yeah, yeah: We know. Dwell homeowners love an Eames shell chair, and our readers love to point out just how much.
Products We Love: Snake Blocks
Watch us try out an old-school plastic toy that's been reinvented in tactile wood.
150,000 Plastic Bottles Were Used to Create This 3D-Printed Tiny Home
Based in L.A., Azure repurposes plastic waste into prefab residences that start at $20,000.
Guess Which Humble Material Made This 100-Year-Old Building Super Energy-Efficient
Tasked with renovating a dilapidated structure, an architect saw the opportunity for an unconventional eco-friendly design to...
Green Up Your Closet With Our Favorite Sustainable Fashion Brands
These chic and sustainable brands make it easy to give your wardrobe an eco-friendly update.
This New Shipping Material Is 50% More Efficient Than Cardboard Boxes—and Way Easier
All you really need is a pair of scissors.
A Loft Mezzanine Cleverly Enlarges This Small Beijing Flat
Awkward sloping ceilings are put to good use in this family apartment known as the Starburst House in Beijing, China.
Create a Healthier Home With These Eco-Friendly Furnishings
The Spring 2020 Collection from Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams offers fabrics in a plant-based finish and rugs made from upcycled...
Vitruvi’s Diffuser Looks as Good as It Makes Your Room Smell
Give your home a sensory lift with this sculptural stone diffuser.
Shigeru Ban Designs Temporary, Easy-to-Build Shelters for Disaster-Prone Areas
Responding to the displacement caused by Typhoon Haiyan, architect Shigeru Ban designed a series of easy-to-build prefab shelters...
This Serene Cabin in Slovakia Takes the Shape of a Yurt
A weekend getaway for a creative couple outside Bratislava is inspired by the nomadic structure.
Our Favorite New Takes on Classic Outdoor Chairs
Whether you’re looking for an Acapulco or an Adirondack, we’ve got you covered.
Lego Island
Step back, Jacobsen, Utzon, Kjaerholm, Wegner, and all you other great Danes.
New “Metallic Wood” Is as Strong as Titanium But Much Lighter
A newly invented material has the strength of titanium, however it's light enough to float on water.
A Fantastic Egg-Shaped Camping Pod Along the Loire Estuary
Based on the travels of a beloved French naturalist, Mr. Plocq's Caballon is a rounded cabin that takes a page from both naval...
Responsibly Made and Effortlessly Stylish, Greats Are the New Eco-Cool Shoes You’ve Been Waiting For
Your feet called—they said it’s time to stop wearing your ratty old sneakers.
Material Kitchen Just Launched Their First Dinnerware Collection—and It’s a Mood
The kitchenware company teams up with Soilbaker for a collection of handcrafted ceramics that you’ll want to pass down for...
Meet the New Body-Hugging Chair From Eco-Conscious Brand Noho
You’ve heard sitting is the new smoking, right? The light yet sturdy Noho Move chair leaves you sitting pretty—and protected...
Designer Spotlight: Alvaro Catalán de Ocón
An emerging Spanish designer redefines his role by pursuing philanthropic projects with indigenous peoples in Colombia.
Toronto's Story Pod Doubles as a Lending Library and Community Hub
In the historic downtown core of Newmarket, Ontario, in the Greater Toronto area, sits the Story Pod—an abstract black box filled...
Escape to a Light-Filled, Beach-Meets-Forest Retreat in Portugal
Sitting across from a deserted beach on a private plot surrounded by a pine forest is a large modernist vacation home that's...
The Food Zone
Fine-tuning your cooking and dining areas pays off in more ways than just saving resources.
This Amphibious Tiny Camper Tackles Land and Sea For Just $20K
Affordable, adorable, and convertible, this camper combines a trailer, caravan, and yacht into one.

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