green design

Diapers of the Future May Be Made From Carbon Dioxide

Diapers of the Future May Be Made From Carbon Dioxide

Image courtesy of Shutterstock Due to recent scientific discoveries, it looks like changing a diaper may actually become a cleaner endeavor — at least with regard to manufacturing. Scientists led by

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Seattle Treehouse is a Wonderful Retreat for Kids and Adults Alike

Seattle Treehouse is a Wonderful Retreat for Kids and Adults Alike

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Elementary School Students Recreate Van Gogh’s Starry Night Using 5,000 Bottle Caps

Elementary School Students Recreate Van Gogh’s Starry Night Using 5,000 Bottle Caps

When creative teachers harness the energy and curiosity of eager students, amazing things can happen. As part of their lesson plan linking conservation and global responsibility last year, the children of

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CedarWorks Playbeds are What Dreams are Made Of

CedarWorks Playbeds are What Dreams are Made Of

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Awesome Dad Builds His Son a Calvin & Hobbes Nursery with a Tree Fort Bed!

Awesome Dad Builds His Son a Calvin & Hobbes Nursery with a Tree Fort Bed!

Fantastical treehouse bunks and playbeds make our hearts skip a beat, and when we laid eyes on this amazingly designed Calvin & Hobbes themed nursery a dad built for his young son, we were beyond

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Waldorf Strawbale Preschool In Cuernavaca is Built Like a Fairy Tale

Waldorf Strawbale Preschool In Cuernavaca is Built Like a Fairy Tale

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Rustic & Charming Children’s Furniture Handcrafted by a Family of Three Brothers

Rustic & Charming Children’s Furniture Handcrafted by a Family of Three Brothers

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Hungry Little Minds’ Alphabet Cards and Building Block Set Teaches Tots the ABCs of Architecture

Hungry Little Minds’ Alphabet Cards and Building Block Set Teaches Tots the ABCs of Architecture

We see a lot of cool, eco-friendly toys, but we still get excited when someone thinks outside the box to create an innovative playtime experience for kids. Hungry Little Minds, a new toy company, does

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Scientists in Finland Invent Biodegradable Diapers Made from Recycled Cardboard

Scientists in Finland Invent Biodegradable Diapers Made from Recycled Cardboard

Europe generates around 60 million tons of recyclable paper annually, 40% of which is made up of cardboard. VTT Technical Research Centre based in Finland has figured out how to use recycled cardboard and

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Kast van een Huis Amsterdam Storage Cabinets Bring European Charm to Kids Rooms

Kast van een Huis Amsterdam Storage Cabinets Bring European Charm to Kids Rooms

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SOCCKET, the Energy Generating Soccer Ball, Ramps Up Production On Kickstarter

SOCCKET, the Energy Generating Soccer Ball, Ramps Up Production On Kickstarter

A few years ago we introduced SOCCKET, an energy generating soccer ball that can provide light for children in developing nations.”Much more than a normal soccer ball, the SOCCKET is a portable

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The Newly Opened Sod Room is an Eco-Conscious Playroom for Children in Downtown Chicago

The Newly Opened Sod Room is an Eco-Conscious Playroom for Children in Downtown Chicago

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Brighten Up Your Kid’s Room with Uniquely Designed Eco-Friendly Lights & Lamps

Brighten Up Your Kid’s Room with Uniquely Designed Eco-Friendly Lights & Lamps

Ordinary light bulbs lack flair. So we’re putting a spotlight on some amazingly designed lights and lamps that truly shine. Take for instance the colorful tree stealing the scene in the image above.

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Twelve-Year-Old Sicily Kolbeck is Building a Fully Functional Tiny Home Outfitted with Solar Panels

Twelve-Year-Old Sicily Kolbeck is Building a Fully Functional Tiny Home Outfitted with Solar Panels

Forget couch cushion forts or doll houses, 12-year-old Sicily Kolbeck is building her own tiny home from scratch. A student at HoneyFern school in Marietta, Georgia, she was inspired by Deek

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The ABC123 Alphabet Block Chair by BRC Design Inspires Children to Build

The ABC123 Alphabet Block Chair by BRC Design Inspires Children to Build

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Paper Dresses Made From Vintage Maps Are Memorable Modern Decor

Paper Dresses Made From Vintage Maps Are Memorable Modern Decor

Australian designer Marcelle Crosby repurposes modern prints and vintage maps into stylish folded paper dresses to add a touch of whimsical decor to a child’s bedroom or play area. Choose from

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Miniio Modern Dollhouses are Green Dream Homes for Barbie and Other Dolls

Miniio Modern Dollhouses are Green Dream Homes for Barbie and Other Dolls

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Koichiro Hoshino’s Casaurus is a Bookshelf and a Play Structure All in One

Koichiro Hoshino’s Casaurus is a Bookshelf and a Play Structure All in One

What happens when you mix a bookshelf and playground? You get a playful mix of smart storage, inspiration for reading and active play value. Case in point: Casaurus, the senior thesis project of student

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