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The almost Gothic looking bicycle chandeliers pictured below look somethings straight out of the Victorian Era. However looks certainly can be deceptive. Designed by Mexican artist Carolina Fontoura Alzaga, the sculpturistic chandeliers are nothing short of incredible since they have been manufactured from old cycle parts! The bicycle chandelier takes the process of reclamation to unparalleled heights and impresses by embracing its ecological responsibility wholeheartedly. The dark brooding quality of the bicycle chandeliers is hard to miss and it's commendable how Alzaga discards traditional materials and challenges conventional design norms.

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With the Modern Critter Bent Plywood Cat Scratcher, let your cat scratch away and ensure your pampered cat doesn't take out her/his itching tendencies on your walls. Designed to complement modern liking spaces, the aesthetically scratcher also doubles up as perch for napping and a chaise for some purring. The scratcher is made from renewable poplar with a furniture grade walnut veneer, Terra FLOR tiles which are made from 34% renewable corn based materials, and it can be wall mounted or placed on the floor depending on your cats mood swings. It measures 21.50" W x 36" H x 17" D and can be purchased from the Design Public website.

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Those who have an interest in Indian history and architecture would be familiar with the "Jali" concept. "Jali walls," are essentially perforated walls that were used to cool and ventilate houses in olden times and even now can be spotted in villages and rural areas. It is clear that the "Ecooler" which is a system of hollow ceramic tiles by Mey Kahn and Boaz Kahn seek inspiration from this traditional Indian practice. Interestingly the designers also market their product as a cooling system thats cools a room by running water through its channels.Sometimes you need to look at the past for inspiration, to create a better future!

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The Kona Residence by Belzberg Architects juxtaposes the natural wondrous beauty of Hawaii with sculpturistic geometric architectural elements flawlessly. To minimize its carbon footprint, the residence has been equipped with photovoltaic panels for solar energy,CNC milled ceilings and there is also a system for rain water collection. The highlight of the Kona Residence is it's mammoth central axis that has been designed to connect the various spaces.

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Think Contemporary an interior design firm in Dublin believes in designing for a sustainable future and their conscientious attitude is reflected in their upcoming collection. Joanne Kelly and Anthony Buggy who are the owners of the firm will soon release a new furniture collection which have been primary manufactured from their old pieces and their material of choice is paint and vinyl.

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Okay, I admit it, I like bread as much as the next person but not sure if I would want it hanging from my ceiling (even on those horrid no carb days). However the Bread Lampshade collection makes me rethink my position on bread as an aesthetic object since its eye-catching and eco-friendly. Designed by Dominic Wilcox, the lamps are composed of used bread flour and have been varnished to keep the pesky fungus away.

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Energy conservation is a serious issue but even the most ardent purveyors of green living at times forget to turn off the lights. The "Lighting Desk Of Two Habits" by designer Dong Min Park is a cleverly designed table set that cuts down power wastage quite brilliantly. As soon as your work on the desk is done and you put the chair back in place, the built in lighting system turns off!

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Room dividers are a fantastic way to create a personal space and are also a cheaper yet flexible alternative to walls. Inhabit's "First Time Slat" is just one of the many room dividers from the manufacturer that showcases the company's eclectic and eco-friendly sensibility. Made from 100% sustainable recycled polyester, the room divider has been handprinted and handmade in the USA and it makes use of environmentally-friendly inks with no chemical waste or disposal generated. You can order it online from 2modern and prices vary according to sizes.

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Majority of of the industry designs are making informed and global design decisions and this is reflected clearly in their works. Going Green is no longer a Utopian fantasy and even at Furniture Fashion we have focussed time and again on products that reflect a global perspective. Urchin Softlight Collection also fits the bill since its made up of recycled materials and is also 100% recyclable. The lightweight collection is ideal for outdoors and its modular elements gives it an edge.

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If you have an unstinting predilection towards avant-garde designs, then the Kaldewei PIATTO shower plate will satiate the discerning design critic inside you. Those aiming for an individualistic bathroom, will appreciate the sculpturistic freestanding shower that creates an illusion of an uniform round surface. The shower plate measures 6 cm in height and has been manufactured by Kaldewei steel enamel which is a proprietary material that can be completely recycled at the end of its useful lives.

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