AP – At first glance, Nina Edwards Anker’s (NEA) sconces and chandeliers look like ancient scrolls of parchment, or sheets of buttery toffee, wrapped around LED bulbs. Come closer – or just ask the New York-based designer/architect – and you’ll find they’re actually made of algae. She came up with the idea while working on […]
Cooper Union will proceed with the postponed Vkhutemas exhibition this spring, the exhibition was halted due to the conflict between Ukraine and Russia.
At first glance, Nina Edwards Ankers’ sconces and chandeliers look like ancient scrolls of parchment, or sheets of buttery toffee, wrapped around LED bulbs.
Designers are increasingly using different kinds of materials to produce products that do not harm the environment. Reused plastic bottles, wood, plant fiber, and even seaweed are being used in place of traditional materials for household goods and clothing.