Vancouver-based design start-up Killwood utilizes only affected trees in their creations — forest fire risk is greatly increased if left unharvested — the studio aims to bring contemporary products to market and draw attention to the growing environmental issue. Killwood takes the wood from those pine beetle killed trees and creates sustainable lifestyle goods that...
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Jungle House With A Rooftop Infinity Pool
A swimming pool on the roof of this concrete residence by Brazilian office Studio MK27 sits within the dense canopy of a coastal rainforest in São Paulo state. The introduction of this house to this landscape has the objective of optimizing the connection between architecture and nature, privileging the view looking out to the ocean...
Eco-Friendly Sagano Bamboo Furniture Collection
Alice Minkina is a genius young Russian designer who offered a cool eco-friendly idea – using bamboo for making furniture as it’s fast growing and can yield 20 times more timber compared to other trees making it a renewable alternative to typical wooden sources. The Sagano bamboo furniture reflects this sustainable vision through each carefully...
Creative Coffee Table From Upcycled Skateboard Decks
This beautiful and colored coffee table by DecksPad has it top, front and back panel made from recycled skateboard decks. The skateboard decks are collected at local skates stores and factories around Europe. DecksPad only work with worn-out skateboards and wood that has a sustainable forestry label. Great design for this coffee table inspired from...
Best House and Apartment Designs of September 2015
Here are some best house and apartment designs which was covered on DigsDigs during September 2015. If you’ve missed them than don’t hesitate to check them out. Adorable Library House With Bookshelves In Every Room Chalet Forestier Open To The Surrounding Nature
Color-House: Modern Take On A Traditional Cuckoo Clock
Designer-maker Pedro Mealha has created Color-House, a modern cuckoo clock inspired by the original Black Forest cuckoo clocks. An added bonus to this design is that it’s equipped with a light sensor, so at night when there is no light, the little bird doesn’t come out and chirp. It has a black frame complemented by...
Cozy Architect’s Home With Japanese Decor Ideas
Maison Amtrak was designed by architect Peter Cohen for himself, his wife Sally and his golden retriever “Daisy”. Located in the coastal forests near Ellsworth, Maine and just above the Union River, the design allowed Peter to produce the least amount of impact on the natural landscape and at the same time take advantage of...
Scando Oak Collection Of Random Sized Wood Blocks
Voluminous wooden pieces look very original and attract attention, especially if they are naturally finished and the wood structure can be seen. The Scando Oak Collection by Domus Arte is made from cultivated oak forests and uses clean simple silhouettes to achieve an almost woven effect. With push pull opening mechanisms, the collection allows the...
Relaxing Tanovatti Retreat With Bright Interiors
This House Tavonatti was designed by Par Arquitectos as a retreat in the region of Cachagua, Zapallar, Chile. The residence consists of two blocks, one on top of the other with exterior staircases that connect the perpendicularly arranged units creating open-plan spaces. The terrace, located at the upper floor offers striking views of the beautiful...
Naturally Curved Hardwood Flooring By Bolefloor
Naturally curved hardwood flooring is a thing so exquisite that it can make any interior a masterpiece as the beauty is in details. Bolefloor takes its name from its source material – bole meaning trunk of a tree. Their technology allows more material harvested per tree, thereby minimizing the need to cut more down. And...









