The young Puerto Rican designer Ana Cristina Quiñones recently created Materia Madura collection, inspired by the traditions of Puerto Rico. The designer’s presentation: The first manifestation of an innovatory material developed from plantain and coffee waste, Materia Madura is a furniture collection inspired by the indigenous Taíno culture of Puerto Rico and their prehistoric artefacts. […]
Projected by Isola Homes in Seattle, this three bedroom house is categorized as having 4 Star Built Green. When the building was made there were used especial products preferable to the environment, which do not generate waste and can be recycled. Also high energy efficiency has been taken into account. Interior finishes are based on
After years of working from their home in Portland, Oregon, architect Jeff Stern and his wife, a felt artist, decided to build a house that better suited their lifestyle. A modern, energy-efficient design creates an authentic connection between work and home.
