“Green” design & architecture - cool concepts are now an even cooler reality.

The global shift towards environmentally friendly products and processes is being adopted by more and more people every day. The majority of us might choose to recycle the household rubbish, or perhaps the more devoted may ride a bike to work instead of driving a car. These are fine options... for the most of us. But when you REALLY want to make a difference there is only one choice - LIVE GREEN!

Eco-warriors, this is for you! We have found 3 of the coolest "green" concepts in design & architecture that have made it through production and are now reality.

1. Rotating Eco-Houses: These all wood, dome shaped houses rotate towards or away from the sun, naturally balancing inside temperature & reducing energy consumption. Rotating houses also have one other key benefit - the ability to change your scenery, anytime, with the push of a button! For more info go to http://www.solaleya.com/

2. Ecotypic Beds: Ever wished that you could make a difference just by sleeping? Now you can! The base of this bed is a battery which turns the activities you do on the bed & near the bed into energy. Complete with LED reading lights above your head, speakers that play music to wake you up, and a flower box to grow a vine canopy. You'll never have to leave your room again! http://www.greenlaunches.com/gadgets-and-tech/the-green-energy-generating-ecotypic-bed.php

3. Green School: Bali's Green School is an eco-friendly school that provides students with a quality education while developing responsible & green habits. The sustainable bamboo campus includes classrooms, a gym, housing, offices & cafes. Everything is powered by clean energy sources such as hydro-powered vortex generators & solar panels. To read more, visit http://www.greenschool.org/