When it comes to design, we're broad-minded, anti-rules, and all about mixing things up—but we do have a few firmly held beliefs. Considered living is what we're all about—and that includes buying only what you need and opting for thoughtfully made goods over mass-produced bargains. Join us this week as we gear up for Earth Day with our Going Green issue.
Above: In the days ahead, we'll be exploring solar panels, sustainable design, and the best eco paints out there. On Wednesday, Christine leads us on a tour of this zero energy house in Germany.
Monday
Above: Sarah shows us around an energy-efficient new loft planted atop an industrial building in Portland, Oregon, with design nods to its historic neighborhood.
Tuesday
Above: Who wouldn't want to sleep here? For this week's Steal This Look, Izabella decodes the look of a lofted bedroom in Germany designed by Studio Oink.
Wednesday
Above: Kitchen counter space is hard to come by pretty much wherever you live. Janet rounds up appliances well suited to small spaces for this week's 10 Easy Pieces. We like KitchenAid's Stand Mixer thanks not just to its made-to-last design, but its many attachments and functions, including pasta maker, grain mill, food grinder, juicer, and ice cream maker.
Thursday
Above: Christine delves into what's happening in the world of solar paneling in Remodeling 101. Shown here, a curtain of solar panels on the exterior of an LA building by California firm Konen Eizenberg, members of the Remodelista Architect/Designer Directory. (If you're looking to hire an architect or designer, our vetted directory is the source.)
Friday
Above: We've long admired the work of furniture company Vitsoe, producers of Dieter Rams' designs. On Friday, Christine sits down with managing director, Mark Adams, to learn about the company's green manufacturing system and commitment to producing furniture that adapts to its owners' changing needs.
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