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An old warehouse is remade into a stylish hotel with a copper chevron crown

An 80-year-old warehouse has been elegantly remade into the chic Paramount House Hotel, a boutique property that champions sustainable practices in more ways than one. Designed by Melbourne-based Breathe Architecture , the adaptive reuse project in Surry Hills, Sydney, Australia houses 29 unique rooms as well as a sun-soaked lobby that weaves original... [Read more from this category]

Everlane introduces long-lasting outerwear made from recycled water bottles

The ReNew outerwear line, launched in late October by Everlane , has yanked three million water bottles out of the waste stream and turned them into fibers for the venture. The new collection offers cleaner fashion in an industry known for heavy pollution and resource consumption. This first round of renewed clothing includes four fleece pullover options,... [Read more from this category]

Reclaimed materials and a massive green wall transports Denali shoppers to the great outdoors

Earlier this fall, Connecticut-based, multidisciplinary design practice Pirie Associates completed a biophilic store that evokes the image of a romantic, aging barn bursting with lush greenery. The newly opened Providence, Rhode Island store was created as the eighth brick-and-mortar location for the outdoor clothing and gear retail chain Denali .... [Read more from this category]

A dark, damp house becomes a sustainable, sun-soaked abode

Formerly cold, dim and damp, a terrace house in Northcote, Victoria has been reborn into a vibrant and welcoming dwelling with an emphasis on gardening. Designed by Green Sheep Collective for a client named Jill, the compact project, named Jill’s House, saw a modest expansion of just 22 square meters of space yet gained its bright and spacious feel... [Read more from this category]

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Green Living

Fair share: How a sharing economy can chop down on food waste

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Minimalist cabin in the Netherlands allows glampers to relax in style

From fancy safari tents to futuristic pods , there are various levels of glamping these days. But for those looking to get back to basics without sacrificing style, the De Grote Beer cabin located on a remote island in the Netherlands is right up your alley. Designed by Depot Rotterdam , the minimalist cabin is clad in black-washed wood with large... [Read more from this category]

How to decode confusing labels on common household cleaners

Have you ever aimed cleaning spray at your kitchen countertops and wondered what is actually inside the bottle? With all of the confusing chemicals and terms listed on product labels, it can be hard to know what is inside the cleaning products we bring into our homes. It might be impossible to recognize every ingredient in your cleaners, but if you... [Read more from this category]

An old warehouse is remade into a stylish hotel with a copper chevron crown

An 80-year-old warehouse has been elegantly remade into the chic Paramount House Hotel, a boutique property that champions sustainable practices in more ways than one. Designed by Melbourne-based Breathe Architecture , the adaptive reuse project in Surry Hills, Sydney, Australia houses 29 unique rooms as well as a sun-soaked lobby that weaves original... [Read more from this category]

May Mobility co-founder, Alisyn Malek, on first- and last-mile solutions

Autonomous, electric and shared vehicles — also known as the three revolutions — are supposed to be the future. And  Alisyn Malek,  co-founder and COO of May Mobility, is embracing it, having created a self-driving and electric shuttle service that focuses specifically on first and last mile solutions. More: May Mobility co-founder, Alisyn Malek,... [Read more from this category]

May Mobility CEO Alisyn Malek on first- and last-mile solutions

Autonomous, electric and shared vehicles — also known as the three revolutions — are supposed to be the future. And May Mobility, CEO of Alisyn Malek, is embracing it, having created a self-driving and electric shuttle service that focuses specifically on first and last mile solutions.Focusing on working with existing transportation and community... [Read more from this category]

5 tips for beautiful, sustainable Thanksgiving decor

November marks the season of Thanksgiving . With Halloween decor packed up and Christmas trimmings still in totes, it’s time to focus on unveiling the essence of Thanksgiving in your home. Shelves of decor line the store aisles, but many of those options contribute to the destruction of our environment. By making some small, conscientious decisions,... [Read more from this category]

A dull, 26-year-old Airstream becomes a bright, cozy home on wheels

While they were dating, travel-loving couple Nate and Taylor Lavender bonded over their shared dream of tiny home living. Years after they met, the ambitious duo decided to bring that dream to fruition by converting a 1992 Airstream into a bohemian, light-filled home on wheels, renamed Augustine the Airstream . Today, the couple, along with their incredibly... [Read more from this category]

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