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These upcycled shipping containers make eco-friendly offices

Inhabitat - Innovation

Sustainable architecture focuses on low impact construction and natural or recycled materials. The new marketing suite for Goldman Westlink is just such a building.

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This fashion boutique in India is crafted from recycled materials

AGreenLiving

Located in Gujarat, India, this boutique shop designed by Manoj Patel Design Studio is completely made out of recycled materials. The 350-square-foot space, completed in 2020, sells fine women’s wear and combines two rooms together to create a contemporary consumer experience using reused traditional and scrap materials.

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These upcycled shipping containers make eco-friendly offices

AGreenLiving

Sustainable architecture focuses on low impact construction and natural or recycled materials. Designed by A Work of Substance , the office space currently resides in Hong Kong’s Tuen Mun district, and was constructed from four shipping containers. They are recycled (or upcycled) , giving them a second life.

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Designers made this pavilion out of upcycled paper waste

AGreenLiving

Originally created for the Copenhagen Art Fair to showcase a new sustainable method of design, the Paper Pavilion is made out of upcycled paper collected from the city itself. The art fair, in its fifth season, had a specific focus on pavilion designs that spotlighted sustainable construction , urbanization and recycling.

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How to Build and Retrofit a Sustainable Home

Green Business Bureau

A local demolition site, construction dumpster or farm – Be sure to contact the property owner to get permission before hauling away any materials. RECYCLED STEEL. Recycling metal rather than using virgin ore helps preserve natural resources and saves energy. RECYCLED PLASTIC.

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The Top 7 Eco-Friendly Kitchen Cabinet Picks For 2023

The Environmental Blog

The plywood construction is also very versatile, allowing it to be cut and shaped into complex designs that will perfectly fit your space. Check out this sample of an upcycled kitchen with plywood cabinets. With its natural grain patterns, this composite material looks like real wood. They are also easy to clean and maintain.

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Upcycled materials make up this beautiful cabin retreat in Denmark

AGreenLiving

Designed by Nordhavn-based Lendager Group , the Holiday Cabin consists of five connected structures, all of which are constructed from upcycled waste materials found from demolition sites and local factories. Excerpt from: Upcycled materials make up this beautiful cabin retreat in Denmark.