Greensburg GreenTown founders Wallach and Catherine Hart. Though they live 35 miles from Greensburg, the two became intimately involved in the rebuilding efforts as a friend of the town; both were close with Greensburg residents and had started a natural foods co-op nearby that several Greensburg families were a part of before the tornado.
Greensburg GreenTown founders Wallach and Catherine Hart. Though they live 35 miles from Greensburg, the two became intimately involved in the rebuilding efforts as a friend of the town; both were close with Greensburg residents and had started a natural foods co-op nearby that several Greensburg families were a part of before the tornado.
Main Street, Greensburg, Kansas, nearly four years after the tornado. "The town is a living green science museum," says Greensburg GreenTown cofounder Daniel Wallach. "It's not theoretical; it's something people can tough, feel, and see in action."
Main Street, Greensburg, Kansas, nearly four years after the tornado. "The town is a living green science museum," says Greensburg GreenTown cofounder Daniel Wallach. "It's not theoretical; it's something people can tough, feel, and see in action."
We're not in Kansas anymore, except we are—despite what the wind turbines may suggest. After being torn to shreds by a twister, Greensburg has rebuilt itself as a beacon of sustainable design in the middle of the American heartland.
We're not in Kansas anymore, except we are—despite what the wind turbines may suggest. After being torn to shreds by a twister, Greensburg has rebuilt itself as a beacon of sustainable design in the middle of the American heartland.
The 1.7-mile-wide tornado hung over Greensburg for eight minutes and destroyed nearly all of the 1.5-square-mile town.
The 1.7-mile-wide tornado hung over Greensburg for eight minutes and destroyed nearly all of the 1.5-square-mile town.
Richard Wright founded 20th- and 21st-century design gallery and auction house Wright in Chicago in 2000.
Richard Wright founded 20th- and 21st-century design gallery and auction house Wright in Chicago in 2000.
“We draw inspiration from artists like James Turrell or Donald Judd, who understand color and form in an advanced way. Or even Raf Simons. We're definitely pulling inspiration from various mediums.” founder Nick Cope says. The couple reviews materials in the Brooklyn-based studio.
“We draw inspiration from artists like James Turrell or Donald Judd, who understand color and form in an advanced way. Or even Raf Simons. We're definitely pulling inspiration from various mediums.” founder Nick Cope says. The couple reviews materials in the Brooklyn-based studio.
Hart and Wallach walk outside the Silo Eco-House, the first of Greensburg GreenTown's series of Eco-Homes. These buildings will be bed and breakfasts where eco-tourists can stay and experience green building. (The homes will be filled with small plaques explaining the different sustainable strategies, products, and fixtures used throughout the residence.) The Silo Eco-Home is the first B&B and also houses the Greensburg GreenTown headquarters.
Hart and Wallach walk outside the Silo Eco-House, the first of Greensburg GreenTown's series of Eco-Homes. These buildings will be bed and breakfasts where eco-tourists can stay and experience green building. (The homes will be filled with small plaques explaining the different sustainable strategies, products, and fixtures used throughout the residence.) The Silo Eco-Home is the first B&B and also houses the Greensburg GreenTown headquarters.
Ayah Bdeir founded littleBits in 2011. The company produces a library of electronic modules that can be used to create all manner of devices, like a remote-controlled fish feeder and weather monitor.
Ayah Bdeir founded littleBits in 2011. The company produces a library of electronic modules that can be used to create all manner of devices, like a remote-controlled fish feeder and weather monitor.
Illustration by David Galletly
Illustration by David Galletly
Illustration by David Galletly
Illustration by David Galletly
Though few of us employ personal shoppers, we all make personal use of dressers. The unflappable fashionistas of Go Fug Yourself assess these modern dressers and weigh in on the well played and the played out.
Though few of us employ personal shoppers, we all make personal use of dressers. The unflappable fashionistas of Go Fug Yourself assess these modern dressers and weigh in on the well played and the played out.
Curated founder Delta Wright.
Curated founder Delta Wright.
Treehugger founder Graham Hill with Dwell founder Lara Deam and David Friedlander
Treehugger founder Graham Hill with Dwell founder Lara Deam and David Friedlander
With 34 years of experience selling dinnerware, Bob Page is an authority on consumer trends. Younger shoppers aren’t buying less, he observes, but they are gravitating toward simpler designs.
With 34 years of experience selling dinnerware, Bob Page is an authority on consumer trends. Younger shoppers aren’t buying less, he observes, but they are gravitating toward simpler designs.
Drawing on the textile business of Charleston, where J|Geiger is based, James Geiger is constantly experimenting with new applications of the shading technology. The brand's shades can be found in modern residences around the country.
Drawing on the textile business of Charleston, where J|Geiger is based, James Geiger is constantly experimenting with new applications of the shading technology. The brand's shades can be found in modern residences around the country.
Cloth and Goods founder Melissa Newirth.
Cloth and Goods founder Melissa Newirth.
Frank Vafaee, founder and CEO of Proto Homes.
Frank Vafaee, founder and CEO of Proto Homes.
Peter Williams, a Jamaican-born architect, understands that architecture and design, when used in the right way, can promote longer, healthier lives among residents of developing countries. Williams will present his unique approach onstage.
Peter Williams, a Jamaican-born architect, understands that architecture and design, when used in the right way, can promote longer, healthier lives among residents of developing countries. Williams will present his unique approach onstage.
Katherine North, principal and founder of Northbrook Design.
Katherine North, principal and founder of Northbrook Design.
Drikolor founder Rachel Lacy, photographed with Hanna Lacy in studio.
Drikolor founder Rachel Lacy, photographed with Hanna Lacy in studio.
Guest House, by Arthur Q. Davis.
Guest House, by Arthur Q. Davis.
What is your everyday bedding? 

My wife and I have Frette linens. The quality is unmatched. Once you get used to it, there’s no going back.
What is your everyday bedding? My wife and I have Frette linens. The quality is unmatched. Once you get used to it, there’s no going back.
What’s your go-to host gift? 

You can’t go wrong with Hermès playing cards. Parade bridge playing cards (set of two) by Hermès, $100.
What’s your go-to host gift? You can’t go wrong with Hermès playing cards. Parade bridge playing cards (set of two) by Hermès, $100.
Anatomic Global CEO and WorldBed founder David Farley.
Anatomic Global CEO and WorldBed founder David Farley.
Long before it was in vogue to do so, Susan Weber founded $20 million to found The Bard Graduate Center: Decorative Arts, Design History, Material Culture (BGC), at the time on of the view pillars of decorative arts. Read about how the center has progressed, the continual popularity of mid-century design, and more.
Long before it was in vogue to do so, Susan Weber founded $20 million to found The Bard Graduate Center: Decorative Arts, Design History, Material Culture (BGC), at the time on of the view pillars of decorative arts. Read about how the center has progressed, the continual popularity of mid-century design, and more.
Haptic Lab continues to expand its offerings, including its new coastal quilt series, which will feature even more designs for the holiday season. Says the designer, “I want to privilege the real, physical world our bodies occupy through design; to make someone put down their iPhone for a moment, to play, and to experience a profound feeling of embodiment.”
Haptic Lab continues to expand its offerings, including its new coastal quilt series, which will feature even more designs for the holiday season. Says the designer, “I want to privilege the real, physical world our bodies occupy through design; to make someone put down their iPhone for a moment, to play, and to experience a profound feeling of embodiment.”
“I want to see more Sill stores,” says Blank (seen here), who was inspired to create her own line of planters after being disappointed with the lack of functional, design-forward options on the market.
“I want to see more Sill stores,” says Blank (seen here), who was inspired to create her own line of planters after being disappointed with the lack of functional, design-forward options on the market.
What is the best design book to give as a gift?

1968: Radical Italian Furniture. It recontextualizes radical furniture in the context of today’s aesthetic tastes. It was just published May 2014. It’s a great present for a design aficionado. 1968: Radical Italian Furniture, by Maurizio Cattelan and Pierpaolo Ferrari (Deste Foundation/Toilet Paper, 2014), $80.
What is the best design book to give as a gift? 1968: Radical Italian Furniture. It recontextualizes radical furniture in the context of today’s aesthetic tastes. It was just published May 2014. It’s a great present for a design aficionado. 1968: Radical Italian Furniture, by Maurizio Cattelan and Pierpaolo Ferrari (Deste Foundation/Toilet Paper, 2014), $80.
What’s the best wedding present you’ve given or received?

Last year, I got married to Valerie Carberry. Val made a video of all the times we’ve spent together with my two sons and presented it to me at the rehearsal dinner in Todi, Italy. I still cry when I watch it. It was an unforgettable gift. In terms of what I’ve given, I gave one of my employees a vintage Hans Wegner Papa Bear chair for her wedding.
What’s the best wedding present you’ve given or received? Last year, I got married to Valerie Carberry. Val made a video of all the times we’ve spent together with my two sons and presented it to me at the rehearsal dinner in Todi, Italy. I still cry when I watch it. It was an unforgettable gift. In terms of what I’ve given, I gave one of my employees a vintage Hans Wegner Papa Bear chair for her wedding.
Bezar, a new e-commerce site by Fab co-founder Bradford Shellhammer, operates on a short-term sales model to connect emerging designers with online shoppers. With no product on sale for more than a week, each transaction is special and frees up digital shelf space to showcase more designers’ work. Shellhammer hopes the rapid rotation will lend upstart designers the exposure they need to compete in a crowded marketplace. He’ll join us on the J Geiger Stage Saturday at 2:00 p.m. to talk about championing the independent designer and the new face of design mentorship in the technological age.
Bezar, a new e-commerce site by Fab co-founder Bradford Shellhammer, operates on a short-term sales model to connect emerging designers with online shoppers. With no product on sale for more than a week, each transaction is special and frees up digital shelf space to showcase more designers’ work. Shellhammer hopes the rapid rotation will lend upstart designers the exposure they need to compete in a crowded marketplace. He’ll join us on the J Geiger Stage Saturday at 2:00 p.m. to talk about championing the independent designer and the new face of design mentorship in the technological age.
Dwell founder Lara Deam sat down with designer Tom Dixon at Arkitektura in San Francisco, California.
Dwell founder Lara Deam sat down with designer Tom Dixon at Arkitektura in San Francisco, California.
Andy Lipkis, founder and president of TreePeople, a nonprofit in Los Angeles.
Andy Lipkis, founder and president of TreePeople, a nonprofit in Los Angeles.
Raydoor founder Luke Siegel, pictured in the Keppler Architecture multi-unit development. Siegel, who was born and raised in New York City, touts Raydoor’s belief that modern design can be warm, and that interior division has not only to define a space, but also inspire the people living in it.
Raydoor founder Luke Siegel, pictured in the Keppler Architecture multi-unit development. Siegel, who was born and raised in New York City, touts Raydoor’s belief that modern design can be warm, and that interior division has not only to define a space, but also inspire the people living in it.
Macrae-Gibson designed a 45,000-square-foot structure to add to PS 196Q's existing 1952 building in Forest Hills, Queens. The new building houses a new cafeteria and play yard deck and space for 644 additional students.
Macrae-Gibson designed a 45,000-square-foot structure to add to PS 196Q's existing 1952 building in Forest Hills, Queens. The new building houses a new cafeteria and play yard deck and space for 644 additional students.

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