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.)

charlie & linus

Charlie Brown: I guess you were right, Linus. I shouldn't have picked this little tree. Everything I do turns into a disaster. I guess I really don't know what Christmas is all about.
[shouting in desperation] 

Charlie Brown: Isn't there anyone who knows what Christmas is all about?
Linus Van Pelt: Sure, Charlie Brown, I can tell you what Christmas is all about.
[moves toward the center of the stage] 

Linus Van Pelt: Lights, please.
[a spotlight shines on Linus]
Linus Van Pelt: "And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. And lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid. And the angel said unto them, 'Fear not: for behold, I bring unto you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. For unto you is born this day in the City of David a Savior, which is Christ the Lord. And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger.' And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host, praising God, and saying, 'Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.'"
[Linus picks up his blanket and walks back towards Charlie Brown]
Linus Van Pelt: That's what Christmas is all about, Charlie Brown. 

thefuntheory.com

Have you seen this site?  It was introduced to me via IIDA's facebook page. 

"This site is dedicated to the thought that something as simple as fun is the easiest way to change people’s behaviour for the better. Be it for yourself, for the environment, or for something entirely different, the only thing that matters is that it’s change for the better." 

 

click here to watch the video

bright ideas

With the holidays right around the corner, I've been looking for some innovative gifts and if I can make them, even better.  ReadyMade has some great ideas, but I was distracted by the lighting projects.  Here are a couple I enjoyed: 

lightbulb bud vase

knitted lamp

string theory