Meet Koichi Takada, the architect striving to bring nature back into urban spaces
A champion of ecologically sensitive design, architect Koichi Takada draws inspiration from nature while simultaneously trying to protect it. A new, thoughtfully curated book helps illustrate Takada’s work and ethos.
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Indoor vertical farms are revolutionising the NZ food growing industry
Sustainable, indoor vertical farms, like those produced by 26 Seasons, are revolutionising the industry and planting roots globally.
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Kings Plant Barn’s newest store reimagines the plant-buying experience
Auckland’s burgeoning suburb of Stonefields welcomes a groundbreaking new garden centre that is reimagining the plant-buying experience, with sustainability at the heart of its thoughtful design.
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Sustainable homeware designs that look good and do good for the planet
Ethical or conscious consumerism means taking the time to think through your purchases, and choosing to spend your money with businesses that have a positive impact on the world. Furniture, homewares, and interior designers are increasingly responding to the era of climate change with sustainable designs and considered production processes that are kind on the planet.
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House tour: A striking Spanish country home nestled amongst vineyards
Designed by owner/architect Ramón Esteve to blend into its rural backdrop, this compelling single-floor home manages to bring out the best of its surrounds, while still cutting a striking figure up close.
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Summer colour trends for calm, inspired living spaces
This summer, interiors will embrace the idea of soft minimalism, with palettes featuring gentle, nurturing colours, contrasting textures and dustings […]
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A growing bathroom trend to look out for in 2019
Are green walls the hot new bathroom trend to watch out for? Green walls have grown significantly in popularity this […]
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In the Hills at the Turner Residence
This modern masterpiece is nestled in the Californian hills, created with sustainability, beauty and innovation all in mind by Jensen Architects, who produced a house that can blends in exquisitely with its surrounding environment.
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Talking Sustainability with Fabrizio Calenti
How do you make luxury carpets out of old fishing nets? Cavalier Bremworth knows how. MiNDFOOD sat down with Fabrizio Calenti, the man helping deliver the special ingredient that makes it possible.
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Can this smart design disaster-proof the most affected areas?
Earthquake resistant school keeps education alive in face of natural disasters.
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A house for all seasons
This ‘shape shifting’ house uses zero energy and transforms with the weather.
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Students design stackable house of the future, perfect for urban living
The innovative DURA home’s design provides an array of eco-friendly, weather-resistant benefits.
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