Join
Design Within Reach - Boulder Studio on Tuesday, May 27th, for an evening of discussion about green design and manufacture. Lighting designer
David Trubridge, who has traversed the globe practicing sustainability, will lead a discussion on how his time in Antarctica has inspired his recent work, as well as his approach to environmentally […]
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CU Campus is constructing an outdoor public art piece that portrays student commitment to the environment. Interested to hear feedback, they have invited the community to an
Environmental Art Open House and Charrette taking place on Tuesday, April 29th. The Charrette will take place from 5 - 7 pm, and encompass a […]
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Posted in Building Materials, Design on Apr 23rd, 2008
In sync with this week’s Earth Day,
Eco Mania - The Green Store, has been hosting a competition:
Art D’eco. This unique eco-creative competition was inspired to raise awareness about toxicity that art materials can encompass, as well as to promote the use of green art supplies and materials. The concept for […]
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Following the post,
Boulder Innovation and Blue LED Light, I’d like to call your attention to another Boulder innovation - the Solar Car Port. With both functional and solar design concepts, the carport was originated by our own local solar company,
Lighthouse Solar - specializing in design and installation. This design combines protection from […]
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Located at 910 Santa Fe Drive in Denver,
Nine10Arts is a community of professional artists that encompass 17 artist work studios, 8 live-work lofts,
theGallery, and Studio 6 Coffee. “The primary focus of the gallery is it’s intention to foster creative synergy between art and community by raising social and environmental awareness thru exceptional […]
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Posted in Building Materials, Design on Feb 11th, 2008
Designer: Natalie Dreyer
Materials: Wheatsheet, natural wool felt, natural oil finish
The Switchback is the perfect solution for compact living. Innovative multi-functional design features a plank translated as backrest or table top. Easy assembly requires no adhesives or hardware. Furnished from
Wheatsheet, it is also an environmentally friendly piece, exclusively produced from wheat chaff as an agricultural […]
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Posted in Building Materials, Design on Jan 30th, 2008
Contributor Emily Tuteur describes her design and build process for The Ribbon Chair. This design was part of a project and collaboration between
CU Boulder and Denver Architecture and Planning and
Design Within Reach. This project pushed and challenged future designers and architects beyond everyday product design and into new approaches of the thinking.
Emily Tuteur […]
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Posted in Building Materials, Design on Jan 16th, 2008
Chasing Chaos, an exhibit by local Colorado artists
Bruce Campbell and
Carlos Michael Finn is being displayed at
Canyon Gallery and Corridors in the Boulder Public Library. Both artists use a creative edge to encompass imagery and character in their work.
Exhibit coordinator, Greg Ravenwood, paired these artists for their use of salvaged material, for the […]
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