Earth Awards Announce Winner
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The Earth Awards conducted a global search for products and concepts that are sustainable, innovative and for many, essential to improving basic quality of life. Submissions were received from designers worldwide, in disciplines as varied as industrial design, architecture, fashion, agriculture and alternative energy.
Neri Oxman was selected as the winner of the first annual Earth Awards competition. Oxman was recognized for her groundbreaking project FAB.REcology, which combines the principals of biomimicking with the design and construction of built environments. To learn more about Oxman and her work click here.
In addition to Oxman, 10 finalists were chosen for their outstanding work. Check the flipside to learn
HONORABLE MENTIONS
Engaged Offsets
Bill Browning, Christopher Pyke, Dana Bourland, Amy Davidsen, & Benjamin Feldman
New York, NY and Alexandria, VA, USA
ILUMA
Andrew Neal and Timothy Porter
Salt Point, NY, USA
Open Blue Sea Farm
Brian O’Hanlon
Fajardo, Puerto Rico
FINALISTS
12 Climate Entrepreneurs
Jakob Rutqvist
Boston, MA, USA
Earth Markets
Bryan Garcia & Kerry O’Neill
Hartford, CT, USA
Folded Bamboo + Paper House
Ming Tang
Savannah, GA, USA
R.O.S.S.
Amanda Jones & James Brown
Glasgow, Scotland, UK
R3
Tom Sieu & Mary Scott
San Francisco, CA
Warning Bulb
Young Duk Song, Yang Yoon Sun, Kim Ga Ye
Seoul, Republic of Korea
Thanks to Lehua at Nadine Johnson & Associates for the images and details on the event:
