Sometimes the simplest designs send the strongest messages. South Korean designer Lukas Koh took an ordinary tissue box and transformed it into an environmentally aware object, called T-issue. The tree shaped cut-out on the side allows you to see how much tissue you have remaining, as well as making you conscious about your consumption habits.
Calling all artists and photographers! We’ve got a new contest designed especially for you.
Yep, we want YOU to photograph, illustrate or design the cover of an upcoming issue of KoreAm. Here’s the premise of the cover story we’re working on.
Were you born here?
Most of us who were born and/or reared in the United States have had to answer that question, usually posed by a fellow Korean, scores of times over the course of our…
In an effort to beautify New York City, Mayor Michael Bloomberg recently unveiled a new design for sidewalk sheds – the wood and steel structures built to protect pedestrians walking alongside buildings under construction. There are approximately 6,000 sidewalk sheds in New York City, representing more than one million linear feet.
The competition winner, “Urban Umbrella,” was developed by Young-Hwan Choi, a 28-year-old, first-year architecture student from the University of Pennsylvania. Choi received a a Bachelor…
Korean Americans have one of the highest uninsured rates in the United States. In the November issue of KoreAm, reporter Kathleen Wentz explores why and uncovers how the health care reform debate could literally change our lives. The issue also features other fascinating stories, including comedian Amy Anderon’s take on motherhood and the lives of the young and unemployed. Flip through the pages yourself. The magazine lands in mailboxes around Nov. 15.
Wouldn’t it be nice if dark streets were illuminated by these beautiful, photosynthetic leaves? That’s the concept behind Jongoh Lee’s “invisible streetlight.” The flexible body of the solar-powered light is designed to directly wrap around a tree branch with no support required, seamlessly blending into the surrounding environment. The leaves store the sun’s energy throughout the day and then bursts with light when darkness arrives. Perfect for parks and other tree-lined spaces, the invisible streetlight provides an energy-saving…
The National Ecological Institute of South Korea recently released plans for a large-scale nature reserve. Designed by architectural firm SAMOO, the “Ecorium Project” will be a striking environmental center spread out over a 33,000 square meter area of natural environment.
Featuring eco domes, greenhouses, a water reserve, and an education center, the Ecorium Project will serve to educate people about the world’s natural eco-systems, and how to best protect them.
“The National Ecological Institute, South Korea is intended…
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Such a “Why didn’t I think of that?” concept.