Uni-schmooni, these people know their stuff!

The gang I study with in the Furniture Design class have created some fantastic items of furniture made from recycled materials. Check it out and be inspired!

 Spice rack made from cooking oil can and bread crate

Coffee table from old soda box, discarded MDF screen and glass panel

Drawers made from old ammunition boxes and fence

Chair made from half an outdoor table structure and wooden panel

Coffee table/storage unit from old window and embellished decking panels

Feature light from recycled glass panes and fairy lights

Storage unit/coffee table from old drawer set, pin board and hessian sack

Movable shelving unit from old trolley and tool box

Backyard or Top-yard?

Rooftop gardens are becoming more prevalent in intercity dwellings, as people need a connection with nature  no matter where or how they live. Sometimes a window view of a park isn't enough, so check out these great ideas to green-up your rooftop. Whether it be an apartment or a residential house in the 'burbs, anyone can start!

 It can be an extravagant inner city oasis.... (original site)

...or just a pumpkin patch on the colorbond. (original site)

Aesthetically magnificent overgrown forest (original site)

Minimal manicured rooftop lawn (original site)

Babylon-esque free flowing garden in Rome (original site)

Don't throw stones in Grass Houses...

...because it might damage the green wall.

I've always fantasised about having a living, CO2 breathing and, possible, edible wall in my house. The green wall not only look stunning, but it's also known to boost morals in the workplace, as well as act as a natural filter for better air quality. Here are a few examples of house it can be utilised inside, and outside, buildings.

Kitchen green wall, original site

Good way to boost office morale, original site

Stunning indoor feature, original site 

Outdoor green wall, original site

Re-purposed for a purpose

About to throw away that old chest of drawers, only because you brought a brand new one? How about that huge novelty barrel that bar down the road is chucking out? Did you maybe steal a trolley from Woolies, and are too scared to return it for fear of 'the man'? Here are some very innovative and enviro-friendly ways to reduce waste and  have some one-off furniture pieces. Enjoy!

'Annie' Shopping Trolley chair, original site

Max Bathtub Chaise, original site

Vegie drawer, original site

Aged wine barrel sinks, original site

Bike-wheel pot holder, original site

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a) someone I have forced to read this, mainly friends or relatives
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d) a sentient computer program that is developing some admirable interests.

Who ever you are, feel free to browse at my past, present and future works, as well as all the little bits I add just for fun and/or interest.

Cheers

Amilia