This week we are getting inspired by some objects and materials which had a second chance at life: Reduce/Reuse/Recycle!
Have you ever heard about the Earthship homes? They are constructed using recycled and natural materials, mainly used tyres and glass bottles that are often clad with adobe. Michael Reynolds was the creator of this original idea. See Earthship Brighton
The process:
The result:
What about extending your home by recycling some shipping containers?
Container City II in London, by Container City TM:
The Shipping Container Terminal in Israel, by Potash Architects:
Let´s try to do your own furniture at home using recycled materials!!!
A lounge, a trunk and a sink recycling old tyres…
An armchair using cardboard or old clothes… By Nick Michelin and Droog Design
A cabinet using second-hand crates (by Mark Van Der Gronden)
Start saving corks! By M.O.T.H. and Gabriel Wiese
Interesting Recycling Masterplan in Rome by Renzo Piano and G124: See article here
