#sustainable design
Studio Cardenas design energy efficient bamboo house
Hot on the heels of new legislation in China surrounding sustainable growth, Studio Cardenas have created a bamboo house that utilises the latest green technologies to maximise energy efficiency.
It is built from sustainable local materials, gives off very few carbon emissions and is even cooled through a clever water system that utilises the area’s natural underground water deposits.
Particularly commendable is how the house conforms to ancient traditions of Feng Shui whist simultaneously embracing modern construction techniques. The structure is modular and industrial; allowing for simple, efficient assembly. My favourite feature is definitely the bespoke aluminium joints the firm have designed to house the bamboo. Not only are these strong and aesthetically pleasing, but they allow for the simple replacement of the bamboo poles if needed. So no need to worry about taking half the house apart if there’s a problem.
I’d just like to see some more interior shots. The firm’s visuals will simply have to do for now.
Photos from: ArchDaily. Visualisations from: Studio Cardenas.
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Liberland could become the world’s first algae-powered city
Back in 2015, a group of disillusioned Czech citizens had this idea that they would secede from the nation and form their own sovereign state: the Republic of Liberland. The small 2.7 square mile site lies between Croatia and Serbia, right over a flood plain of the river Danube.
Several thousand people have since applied for citizenship in the tiny nation, with proposals for the design of the state open to those who dared submit a proposal. In the end it was RAW-NYC who came up with the winning idea; a stacked city of self-sustained blocks would gradually build upwards and outwards from an initial set in what the designers call “Inverted Archeology”.
The city would be pedestrian-friendly, and the unique stacked design would allow for buildings to be placed much closer together than traditional construction would allow. Buildings would be like skyscrapers put on their sides; built in layers and accessible to everyone at all levels rather than simply at the ground lobby as traditional towers would be. These would also be meticulously planned to allow natural light to penetrate all accessible spaces.
To mitigate greenhouse gases created by such a dense urban environment, algae strains that do not require sunlight to grow would be housed on the undersides of the buildings in a vast underground habitat; providing clean energy.
See more at: Inhabitat
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Final pt IV in this new series | secondhand and vintage fibers (mostly cotton and wool) on a neutral cotton warp | exploring architecture, color, and geometry
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Courtyard trees are aligned in a way for style, but more importantly for shade during the hot summers in Ojai. We also have pea gravel as an excellent lawn alternative. It’s easy to walk on barefoot and pets find it comfortable. Landscape Design by Paul Hendershot Design, Inc. paulhendershotdesign.com
A sweet scented lavender field. The garden attracts pollinators, improving the landscape ecology for all. Project Name: “The White House. Landscape Design by Paul Hendershot Design, Inc. paulhendershotdesign.com
A blossoming fruit tree at a residential home orchard. These beautiful flowers will start budding fruit soon. Happy first day of spring! Project Name: “Provence in Ojai.” Landscape Design by Paul Hendershot Design, Inc. paulhendershotdesign.com
Sharing some behind the scenes of one of our current sustainable design series called “Once Upon a Time” which will soon be available at an outlet on Milos.
Using eco-friendly cork as an alternative to animal leather, these cruelty-free, vegan bags are lined with non-bleached cotton which is hand screen-printed with water based Eco-inks, all completely designed and handcrafted here on Milos in our little design studio.
Each clutch bag is unique, telling its own story, and can be personalized, with initials or name, embossed onto a cloud and sewn onto the front of the bag.
Perfect for summer!
Once Upon a Time…..Sustainable Cork Tales Sharing some behind the scenes of one of our current sustainable design 
