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Inspired Garden Created by Students

Posted on March 22, 2012 by admin

This week I was invited to speak about my work to an Environmental Studies class at Carson High School. As one might expect, I think they taught me more then I them. Over the past 6 years the students at … Continue reading →

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Flashback to 1957

Posted on July 18, 2011 by Rebecca Ansert

In 1957 the Eames Office was commissioned by the Aluminum Company of America (Alcoa) to design a product to “show off the potential of its lightweight materials.” The team designed a playful solar energy toy which they called the Do-Nothing … Continue reading →

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H20: The Art of Conservation

Posted on January 31, 2011 by Rebecca Ansert

H20: The Art of Conservation May 6 – November 12, 2011 at The Water Conservation Garden 12122 Cuyamaca College Drive West, El Cajon, CA 92019 OPENING RECEPTION: May 7, 2011 – 10:00AM – 12:00PM – Free and open to the … Continue reading →

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Wind Knitting Factory

Posted on November 4, 2010 by Rebecca Ansert

Knit bombs or Yarn Bombing seems to be catching a lot of traction in the street art scene – but this project takes knitting to the next level! The Wind Knitting Factory designed by artist Merel Karhof has tapped into … Continue reading →

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CINCO: Sustainable Urban Furniture, Perfect for the Urbanite On-the-go

Posted on November 3, 2010 by Rebecca Ansert

CINCO was designed with the urban pedestrian in mind. This concept, a Special Award winner at the Seoul Design Olympiad in 2009, operates completely independent from the grid and functions as a comfortable, transitional meeting point for pedestrians (perfect for … Continue reading →

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Spherical Renewable Energy Generator Harvests Solar and Wind Energy

Posted on October 4, 2010 by Rebecca Ansert

Arttu-Matti Immonen’s Aard concept combines a wind and solar power accumulating system into a sleek and simple product with a goal to contribute to the future power requirements. The spherical renewable energy generator features several flexible photovoltaic modules that harvest … Continue reading →

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Green Elements Are Made Visible to Public

Posted on September 3, 2010 by Rebecca Ansert

Almost every new build these days incorporates multiple ‘green’ elements as the need to protect our environment grows stronger day by day. HOK has infused green strategies into Chicago’s new Greenway Self-Park facility. The 11 story energy efficient parking garage features … Continue reading →

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Future Flower: Illuminated by Wind Turbines

Posted on July 8, 2010 by Rebecca Ansert

London architects Tonkin Liu have recently installed a beautiful metal flower beside the River Mersey in England. Dubbed Future Flower, the 14 metre-high flower having giant petals of perforated galvanized steel is part of a regeneration project for the waterfront … Continue reading →

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Wind and Solar Powered Public Art Planned for an Iconic Landmark in San Diego’s Bay

Posted on June 19, 2010 by Rebecca Ansert

In April 2008, the Port of San Diego’s Public Art Program released an international call for artists seeking qualifications for artist-led teams interested in developing environmentally-friendly lighting concept proposals for the San Diego-Coronado Bay Bridge. The project is a partnership … Continue reading →

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