http://www.trendhunter.com/ http://www.trendhunter.com/images/TrendHunterLogo120x30.gif http://www.trendhunter.com/ 120 30 Environmental Trends en Copyright 2009 2009-11-15T14:30:05Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-ring-house ]]> (TrendHunter.com) More and more, house hunters are looking for eco-friendly homes that not only do good, they must look good too. The A-ring house (Aluminum-ring House 3) in Kanazawa, Japan, fits beautifully into both categories.… Environmental Trends Modern Art and Design Trends Architecture Design Trends Modern Art http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-ring-house 2009-11-15T14:10:04Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-globes ]]> (TrendHunter.com) What do retired PhDs do with free time and random crap? They make DIY globes, obviously. That’s what Flickr user Davesbit did. He used the Generic Mapping Tools project, an old beach ball, and spare parts… Environmental Trends Modern Art and Design Trends Design Trends DIY Home Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-globes 2009-11-15T13:00:04Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recycled-magazine-vase ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Tightly hand-wound magazine pages create the “beads” from which the magazine vase is made. The intricate craftsmanship comes from a Philippine community that lives near one of Manila’s largest dump sites… Environmental Trends Modern Art and Design Trends Design Trends Home Trends Global Trends and Hip Travel http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recycled-magazine-vase 2009-11-15T00:10:11Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/detached-accessory-structures ]]> (TrendHunter.com) To facilitate increased residential density within the city limits of Portland, Oregon, home owners can add “detached accessory structures” to their residential lots under a housing ordinance provision… Environmental Trends Modern Art and Design Trends Design Trends Lifestyle Trends Life and Hobbies http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/detached-accessory-structures 2009-11-14T23:50:11Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peugeot-capsul ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Behold the taxi of the future: the Peugeot ‘Capsul’ car by David Portela. Designed as a personal-use public car for the Peugeot design competition, the Peugeot Capsul is a concept vehicle that users can… Technology Trends and Gadgets Auto and Motor Trends Environmental Trends Modern Art and Design Trends Design Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peugeot-capsul 2009-11-14T21:40:08Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-car-sound-systems ]]> (TrendHunter.com) With every new technology comes unexpected problems. With electric cars, that problem has become the absence of something—sound. Unlike regular cars, an electric car can approach silently, presenting the… Technology Trends and Gadgets Cool Gadgets and Gifts Auto and Motor Trends Environmental Trends Lifestyle Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-car-sound-systems 2009-11-14T19:00:08Z http://www.trendhunter.com/slideshow/prius-worthy-creations ]]> (TrendHunter.com) With the planet falling apart, it seems that everyone is saying they will do their best to save it, but few are actually stepping up to do something. Toyota is one of those companies that is stepping up,… Technology Trends and Gadgets Auto and Motor Trends Environmental Trends Pop Culture and Internet Trends Lifestyle Trends Clusters and Top Lists http://www.trendhunter.com/slideshow/prius-worthy-creations 2009-11-14T17:30:08Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gaon-street-light ]]> (TrendHunter.com) The next time you pass by a street lamp, take a second look. It may just be a Gaon Street Light, which is an eco-friendly light powered by food waste. A concept design by Haneum Lee, the Gaon Street… Environmental Trends Modern Art and Design Trends Design Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gaon-street-light 2009-11-14T15:10:45Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wind-farm-celebration-center ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Eco-designer and artist Michael Jantzen has created an astounding architectural and environmentally-friendly building concept, the Wind Farm Celebration Center. The building itself serves as a visitor… Environmental Trends Modern Art and Design Trends Architecture Science and Discovery http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wind-farm-celebration-center 2009-11-14T01:10:12Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tio-ghost-light ]]> (TrendHunter.com) The worst thing about kids (aside from being fragile and crying a lot) is that you have to teach them to do things. That is why I like gadgets that will teach them for me. The Tio Ghost light does just… Environmental Trends Life Stages Youth Trends Modern Art and Design Trends Design Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tio-ghost-light 2009-11-14T00:50:13Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barcaldine-tree-of-knowledge-by-m3architecture ]]> (TrendHunter.com) The Memorial for the Barcaldine Tree of Knowledge by m3architecture in Queensland, Australia is a breathtaking structure that also seems a little ironic. The wooden structure surrounds the remains of a… Environmental Trends Modern Art and Design Trends Architecture Design Trends Modern Art http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barcaldine-tree-of-knowledge-by-m3architecture 2009-11-13T22:40:09Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/garbage-bag-artwork ]]> (TrendHunter.com) By crafting sculptures from trash, some creative people in Tokyo are trying to remove the negative image of garbage while getting a dialogue going about the state of the planet. There are many things… Environmental Trends Modern Art and Design Trends Customization Modern Art http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/garbage-bag-artwork 2009-11-13T22:30:09Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neiman-marcus-limited-edition-misson-one ]]> (TrendHunter.com) With only ten available worldwide, the Neiman Marcus Limited Edition Misson One Electric Sports Motorcycle is the ideal gift for the luxury bike enthusiast who sraves exclusivity. And if you are the one… Auto and Motor Trends Environmental Trends Luxury Trends Ultra Luxury http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neiman-marcus-limited-edition-misson-one 2009-11-13T21:00:09Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/telok-blangah-hill-park-bridge ]]> (TrendHunter.com) The network of pedestrian walkways that make up the Telok Blangah Hill Park bridge system in Singapore is awe-inspiring. Situated as high as 120 feet above the forest floor these suspended walkways allow… Environmental Trends Modern Art and Design Trends Architecture Design Trends Modern Art http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/telok-blangah-hill-park-bridge 2009-11-13T20:20:08Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wildlife-creations ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Do kids still play on tire swings? I’m assuming tire swings are not as popular now as they once were, which is perhaps the impetus behind the designs by Jeff Lehman and Wildlife Creations series of toys.… Environmental Trends Life Stages Baby Trends Toys and Stuff For Kids Modern Art and Design Trends Design Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wildlife-creations 2009-11-13T19:50:09Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deep-cycle-storage-batteries ]]> (TrendHunter.com) A new ceramic material dubbed NaSICON (sodium - Na - super ion conductor) may make widly distributed, home-based battery power storage charged by solar and wind power possible. Ceramatec, the R&D arm of… Technology Trends and Gadgets Cool Gadgets and Gifts Environmental Trends Science and Discovery Unique and Bizarre Unique Inventions http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deep-cycle-storage-batteries 2009-11-13T17:09:59Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/morning-glory ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Up-and-coming designer Wendy Legro created this awesome piece as part of her graduation from design school. ‘Morning Glory’ is comprised of small flower designs within a larger organic shape. The piece… Environmental Trends Modern Art and Design Trends Design Trends Home Trends Lifestyle Trends Health and Fitness Trends Life and Hobbies http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/morning-glory 2009-11-13T16:50:05Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cardboard-catwalks ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Upcycling cardboard packaging through costume and couture design was the task recently given Creative and Art and Design students at Strode College in the UK.  The recycled cardboard design results included… Environmental Trends Modern Art and Design Trends Design Trends DIY Style and Fashion Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cardboard-catwalks 2009-11-13T15:40:04Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/one-million-toxic-babies ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Seventh Generation and Safer Chemicals recently teamed up to raise awareness of the amazing amount of chemicals found in our everyday lives, and they’ve enlisted one million toxic babies to help spread… Environmental Trends Life Stages Baby Trends Lifestyle Trends Health and Fitness Trends Social Trends Activism and Awareness http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/one-million-toxic-babies 2009-11-13T14:50:05Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toyota-prius-flower-billboard ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Leave it to a green car manufacturer to create an entirely green ad for the vehicle. The Toyota Prius Flower Billboard is completely made out of flowers or other growing, live plants. Following it tag… Auto and Motor Trends Marketing Strategy Billboards and Out of Home Environmental Trends Unique and Bizarre http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toyota-prius-flower-billboard 2009-11-13T12:40:04Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/make-believe-floral-necklaces ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Statement accessories are truly the best kind, as you really don’t have to wear much else (but you had better wear clothes). The Make Believe Floral Necklaces are amazingly lifelike, and can jazz up any… Environmental Trends Pop Culture and Internet Trends Modern Art and Design Trends Design Trends Style and Fashion Trends Jewelry and Accessories http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/make-believe-floral-necklaces 2009-11-13T12:30:04Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solasis-light-tower ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Parking lots will soon make their own contribution to the environment by generating power. First among the innovative power-generating concepts developed is the Solasis Light Tower, which is a design from… Auto and Motor Trends Environmental Trends Modern Art and Design Trends Design Trends Science and Discovery http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solasis-light-tower 2009-11-12T22:50:09Z http://www.trendhunter.com/slideshow/triangular-structures ]]> (TrendHunter.com) There is something inherently striking about a geometry-inspired building. And I’m not talking about rectangular buildings, which are seeing the end of their days as architectural forms. I’m talking about… Environmental Trends Modern Art and Design Trends Architecture Design Trends Global Trends and Hip Travel Clusters and Top Lists http://www.trendhunter.com/slideshow/triangular-structures 2009-11-12T22:00:08Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/btek-technology-interpretation-center ]]> (TrendHunter.com) The BTEK Technology Interpretation Center is an innovative and eco-friendly architectural masterpiece with the purpose of showcasing innovative technologies of the future. Located in Spain, the structure… Technology Trends and Gadgets Environmental Trends Modern Art and Design Trends Architecture Design Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/btek-technology-interpretation-center 2009-11-12T21:40:09Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lalashoes-felt-baby-shoes ]]> (TrendHunter.com) LaLaShoes’ felt baby shoes makes your child look fashion-forward in his or her own minimalist kicks. The soft-soled shoes are crafted with handmade linen and Oeko-Tex-certified wool felt (limited chemicals… Environmental Trends Life Stages Baby Trends Style and Fashion Trends Shoe Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lalashoes-felt-baby-shoes 2009-11-12T21:20:09Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/making-green-cool-webchat ]]> (TrendHunter.com) It's clear that consumer tastes are trending towards eco-friendly automobiles, but in this afternoon's 'Making Green Cool' webchat, John Waraniak of SEMA, Marissa Brassfield of TrendHunter.com and Adam… Technology Trends and Gadgets Auto and Motor Trends Environmental Trends Modern Art and Design Trends Design Trends About Trend Hunter http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/making-green-cool-webchat 2009-11-12T16:30:04Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alila-cha-am ]]> (TrendHunter.com) For those in the know, the name Alila is synonymous with luxury hotels and resorts. They have done it again with a luxurious project in Cha Am, Thailand. This fusing of luxury and nature for the Alila… Environmental Trends Luxury Trends Ultra Luxury Modern Art and Design Trends Architecture Global Trends and Hip Travel Hip Hotels and Reviews Travel Hot Spots http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alila-cha-am 2009-11-12T15:00:04Z http://www.trendhunter.com/slideshow/glamorous-greenhouses ]]> (TrendHunter.com) As cities continue to grow, overtaking Mother Nature’s natural surroundings, it’s more important than ever to replace those lost green habitats. To do this, there have been many glamorous greenhouses glamorizing… Technology Trends and Gadgets Environmental Trends Modern Art and Design Trends Design Trends Clusters and Top Lists http://www.trendhunter.com/slideshow/glamorous-greenhouses 2009-11-12T12:10:04Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/underwater-cellphone ]]> (TrendHunter.com) You know what really gets me? When I am scuba diving and I can’t place really important calls. Thankfully there is an underwater cellphone that will solve all of your underwater problems. Essentially,… Technology Trends and Gadgets Mobile Phones Environmental Trends Unique and Bizarre Unique Inventions http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/underwater-cellphone 2009-11-11T20:10:08Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/preserve-everyday-tableware ]]> (TrendHunter.com) I admit, I’m not a big fan of plastic dishes, but Preserve Everyday Tableware may just be an exception. A leader in recycling plastics, Preserve is known for their personal care products and has decided… Environmental Trends Modern Art and Design Trends Kitchen Gadgets http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/preserve-everyday-tableware 2009-11-11T19:40:08Z