2Modern cares about the environment, and so do many of our designers, like modern fan company Fanimation, pictured above. Here’s a list of folks that not only design gorgeous things, but who also fold in eco-friendly practices into their business. 2Modern Eco-friendly designers. Also check our our sustainability section on — Continue reading
There are many ways to foster a movement, but few provide lovelier images—and a more painless feel-good opportunity—than Earth Hour, the environmental observance that celebrates its 6th anniversary this Saturday, from 8:30-9:30 p.m. Plunging a major city, and its defining monuments, into orchestrated darkness has undeniable visual…well, power; and what — Continue reading
The idiom “the devil is in the details” derives from the earlier phrase, “God is in the detail;” expressing the idea that whatever one does should be done thoroughly; i.e. details are important. This original idiom has been attributed to a number of different individuals, most notably to — Continue reading
Built by hand? Check. His own design? Check. Made of reclaimed materials? Check. Good-looking enough you’d be jealous of any bird who got to live in one of these sweet modern abodes? Yep. Twig & Timber Etsy shop rockin’ the sleek lines and angled roofs that make any modern design — Continue reading
Better Buddies, Inc., an eco-conscious and socially responsible pet product company, is bringing pet lovers and yogis together through the launch of their up-cycled yoga pet food mats, the Bone Appetit and Meow Mat! We have taken discarded yoga mats sent in through donation and put them through a sanitation process, — Continue reading
Look at this lovely thing! We just love architecture that doesn’t just work at blending in and complementing the natural surroundings, but those that actually work at actively respecting and even honoring nature, like the Trunk House in Victoria, Australia by Paul Morgan Architects. Utilizing the materials that are naturally available in — Continue reading
Food Is Free from The Daily Texan on Vimeo. “The Food Is Free Project is a local organization that builds low-maintenance gardens in neighborhoods around Austin.” Yes! We need more of these sorts of organizations! Just imagine that if every neighborhood had enough fresh food for everyone to eat…then every — Continue reading
Yes for eco-friendly design! Yes for modern! Yes for adorable little modern pods for living. Seriously, could anything be cuter than this eco-PERCH, located in the UK, designed by Blue Forest Architecture (who have built an awesome amount of eco/adorable/treehouse like structures). Though it seems to be designed more as — Continue reading
Maffam Freeform is a workshop of the Latvian interior designer Raimonds Cirulis, creating unique items from basalt fibers bonded with eco-resins – true synthesis of art and technology. In 2011, Maffam products have become more recognized by the crafstmen both in Latvia and abroad. Each item is one-of-a-kind, practical, and — Continue reading
The clever use of space and spacial design of these houses would be great for full sized grown –ups, however they are doll sized. Made of bamboo and other eco friendly wood, mdf, toxins and lead free safe and sound home sweet home and fit for a doll. Complete with — Continue reading
“In architect Doris Kim Sung’s ideal future, buildings will automatically respond to changes in the environment. ‘For a long time, my work has examined why architecture is static and nonresponsive, and why it can’t be more flexible like clothing,” said Sung, assistant professor of architecture at the USC School of — Continue reading
Yay for the combination of eco-friendly practices and furniture! Isn’t that just such a great thing to mix into something that will be going into your home, sharing space with you and your air? We think so (which is why, of course, we have so many eco-practices in the 2Modern — Continue reading
Modern design is…coming up with a design so unique you can be sure no one else in world has it! We’re just loving the crazy-cool look of the Drew House, a home in Brisbane, Australia by Anthill Construction. The most striking feature of the house, of course, is the giant fan-looking — Continue reading
The garden dwarf tradition is older than what is commonly believed. Originating in XVII century Germany, garden dwarfs were exported by an English nobleman to decorate his garden, and they have now become the globally widespread kitsch ornaments that we all know. Despite its jazzy colours, the modern dwarf is — Continue reading
An urban ecological hotel, with natural materials, energy saving lighting, organic food, water reducing taps, recyclable sheets and staff uniforms from ethical brands, was designed with logic and multi functions in mind by Matali Crasset. Using the hotel as a platform, it offers a host of stimuli and experiences based — Continue reading
Sleek slim minimal thin collapsible steel lighting cut from a single sheet of metal for minimal waste. Well thought out indeed… I like it. The illumination system of Flaca, based on LED technology, require only 6 watts. Flaca is created by a team of three young industrial designers; — Continue reading
A series of moats and fortresses were built over the West Brabant Water Line region of the Netherlands during the 17th century in order to provide protection from invasion by France and Spain. Fort de Roovere was surrounded with a shallow moat that was too deep to march across, and — Continue reading
Sometimes, when a city changes and grows, some people get left behind, especially those who need safe, clean affordable housing. That’s what’s happening in Austin, Texas. The city’s seen amazing growth, but it’s also seen housing prices go up and up, pushing some people out of neighborhoods that they used — Continue reading
You know how we feel about making awesome, modern items out of reused materials. It just makes sense, when you think about it. We’re running out of raw materials and we’ve got all this stuff lying around. We like to pay attention to folks who are doing something constructive about — Continue reading
“The new millennium, thought to be a period of great happiness or human perfection, during which holiness is meant to prevail, instead has begun as a time of fearful uncertainty marked by heightened intolerance and injustice resulting in multitudes of pointless wars driven by righteousness and posturing, wreaking on — Continue reading
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