+ Architects workshop/apd's Holy Cross Project GreeN.O.LA House, "If 50,000 homes were rebuilt to just half the standards used in this home, residents would save up to $56 million and reduce global warming pollution by 550,000 tons each year.". Via JETSON GREEN. Interactive tour here.

+ Solar Decathlon 2007: University of Cincinnati's entry the re[form] house "is an attempt to transform the way that people think about dwelling and energy efficiency ... inform, through abstract and subtle means, how its energy systems work ... [and] perform as a work of art.". Via TreeHugger.

+ Julio Amezcua + Francisco Pardo's Casa Romero in Mexico @ noticias arquitectura, "The stone box is the hermetic one; it contains the principal bathroom and services areas... The wooden box contains all public areas living room, dining room, studio, bar, kitchen, tv room, visits and kids rooms. Access is through the void generated in between the two...".

+ Claesson Koivisto Rune's towel for Muuto has "a very subtle pattern that also works as a folding-guide. A sort of built-in manual.". Via David Report.

+ Philippe Starck's BaObab desk for Vitra, "Constructed as a single piece...[and] owing to its lack of right angles BaObab can be positioned freely.". Via Dezeen.

+ More of Ed Swan's "Obscura Views" lights, the 1:10 and 1:8 pendant lights at Dezeen.

+ Christine Misiak's New|Old Tea Set, "The tea sets are all about re-using things that people throw away and disregard. With this green set, the silver parts were taken from an old battered tea set. I removed the desired components from the old set, cleaned, filed and sanded them then soldered them to the bodies that I made myself, therefore creating a mixture of new and old.". Via DESIGNSPOTTER and the Launch blog.

+ Joachim Balduaf's solid Oak Emerenz collection. Via Reluct.

+ The AZEdesign Messy Tablecloth, "By outlining the disarray on the fabric with embroidery thread, they create a 'pattern of situation', complete with thread loops of wine spilling off the edge.". Via Cool Hunting.

+ Michelle Kaufmann's Vessel light, a "slender illuminated vase [that] is perfect for displaying bamboo, flowers, polished stones or your favorite objects...". Via Inhabitat.

+ The Leonardo Single Bike Hook at swissmiss, "The included tire tray is a nice addition, keeping your wall free from tread marks.".

+ The Rabbit Air Minus A2 Purifier, a 7-inch deep wall mountable air purifier with integrated mood lighting. Via Apartment Therapy via The Red Ferret.

+ Wallpaper maker Extratapete Berlin's new Paris panorama, one of two "unique and atmospheric city portraits for us to discover and recognise" by artist Esther Neumann. Via Hemfeber.

+ SUCK UK's Mixtape USB drive, "If you miss making mix tapes this product will inspire you again!". Via Core77.