green tops

Many design firms have made sustainability a part of their mission with every project they touch.  I commend them for those efforts, and I am fascinated by the products they select.  However, the design feature that always captivates me is the simple, but divine appearance of a green rooftop.  

Check these out:

School of Art, Media and Design, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore

Haworth Corporate Headquarters, Holland, Michigan

Beijing Capital International Airport, Beijing

School of Art, Media and Design, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore

totes

While searching for a simple bag to tote my 3form samples in, I found these!  Ok, not exactly a bag for my samples, but oh so lovely.  Many of the bags are made with merino felt panels and vegetable tanned leather.  Thank you Graf & Lantz!

 

sale!

Who doesn't love a good sale?  Well, unfortunately, this might be one I can't get to or afford,  but certainly worth mentioning.

Some Angela Adams rugs are 20 percent off while supplies last.  Contact (800) 255-9454 or www.angeladams.com

Branch, an online seller of eco-friendly home furnishings, is discounting some items while supplies last.  Contact: (877) 626-1012 or www.branchhome.com

According to Interior Design Magazine...

...these are the Top 10 of 2010.  

I was pleased to find the Viceroy listed not only because it's gorgeous, but as they state, it is on track to be the first LEED Silver-certified hotel in the Colorado resort region.  Yippee!  (Yes, I just said yippee.)