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Jason Sahler

Jason Sahler is Inhabitat's operation's assistant as well as a contributing writer. Jason recently graduated from NYU with a degree in Sustainable Development. Focusing on a holistic approach to sustainability, he looked to find connections between different disciplines and issues crossing different systems. He brings his love for the the outdoors and his passion for finding sustainable solutions to pretty much everything...Oh and he is a professed Beer Geek.

April 12, 2008

Recycled Paper Flat-pack Baskets from Engage Green

by Jason Sahler

recycled materials, Leonor Mendoza, Engage Green, biodegradable, home goods, brightbold5.jpg

One of the biggest tenets of living a sustainable life is doing more with less, and as we grapple with reducing our carbon footprints we have to take a closer look at how we equip the world we live in. These beautiful recycled paper baskets from award-winning artist Leonor Mendoza are definitely a step in the lighter footstep direction. Made from recycled paper and cotton woven together, these colorful and multifaceted mats sport corner buttons allowing them to go from a colorful placemat to functional basket in seconds.

April 11, 2008

CO2 SAVER: Sustainable Lakeside House in Poland

by Jason Sahler

CO2 Saver, Piotr Kuczia, Poland, Lake Laka, passive solar, solar thermal, locally source, Upper Silesia, co2saver1.jpg

Optimizing passive solar gain and using untreated local wood, this sustainable home on Lake Laka in Poland was designed by architect Piotr Kuczia. The south side soaks up the sun reducing the amount of active heating, while the north side opens up to vistas of the lake. Many of the materials were locally sourced, reducing the amount of unnecessary transport required for construction, hence the moniker CO2 saver. But there are many other ways that this home saves on CO2.

April 3, 2008

VERS AUDIO’s Handcrafted Wood Speakers

by Jason Sahler

VERS AUDIO

We have seen mobile media players go green by utilizing the wind, the sun and our own muscles, what about when we use those gadgets in our home? Vers Audio has taken on the task to provide our homes with a more sustainable sound, with a more sustainable design. Vers Audio’s Vers 2x uses a sustainably harvested cherry wood veneer, providing your mp3 players with a sleek green home.