Sentences with phrase «use of natural materials like»

Tensegrity is a trick of mechanics that allows us to minimize use of man - made materials such as solar cells, plastic, and steel, while maximizing use of natural materials like air, water, and soil.

It's also known as one of the most eco-friendly, thanks to the company's inventive use of natural materials like merino wool, tree fibers, and recycled water bottles.

Their strong relationship to nature is evident through the use of a natural material like clay manipulated in order to become nature again, but in this case nature has become fetishised as in the lava trees» totemic presence.

Not exact matches

Vanrooy used natural materials like white washed woods (sandblasted existing historical wood and refinished it with a natural sunbleached finish) and plaster walls; with an overall color palette of white & natural woods with light grey walls with bronze accents and bright, open, Southern Central American beach enviroment achieved with Palecek chairs, custom booths, butcherblock tables, Spanish chandeliers, LED theatrical lighting, brass metal accents and Panama inspired wall coverings.

Wool is a completely natural material, so it's an excellent option for those who would like to minimize the use of synthetic materials in their diapers.

«Oil companies have processes to turn this [syngas] into gasoline, diesel fuel and jet fuel,» said Rich Masel, CEO of Dioxide Materials and a retired professor, pointing out how companies like BP PLC have operated synthetic fuel facilities for 20 years, albeit using natural gas instead of recycled carbon as a feedstock.

I've simplified my life by using products made of natural materials like organic olive oil, sesame oil, and pure shea butter.

Some of my best sessions in schools have been den building exercises, using natural materials like hazel, willow and leaves to create a space to climb into.

Manufacturers are using ingredients like paper and plant matter to develop products that fall under the natural category, so many are either made from biodegradable materials, are biodegradable / compostable, or both, giving consumers a wide array of choices.

«Often, people pay attention to what we call first - tier eco-friendliness, which is usually based on things like whether the materials used are natural or recycled, but what some do not realize is that product durability is a form of environmental protection too,» Feng says.

Given the premium quality of natural chews, Rashell Cooper, marketing director for Redbarn Pet Products in Long Beach, Calif., also suggested that retailers use innovative displays made from natural materials like wood when possible.

Whether you and your cat prefer traditional clay litter or an alternative natural material like wheat or pine, we have a variety of cat litter types to use in your litter box.

If you are planning to buy toys for your dog, I like to use toys made of non-toxic, «baby safe» materials that are durable and made of natural materials.

«We are a dog bakery, and all of our packaging and other marketing materials highlight that our treats are made with natural ingredients, without added things like sugar, salt and preservatives,» she says, noting that the store also makes heavy use of signage to convey the many natural products sold within, which include brands such as Dogswell, Honest Kitchen and NutriSource.

Bracelets, anklets and necklaces are all made by hand using natural materials including shells like mother - of - pearl and abalone; freshwater pearls; precious and semi-precious gemstones, metals; and 100 % pure cotton cord.

The villa is beautifully designed using lots of natural materials like wood and stone and intelligent architecture encourages plenty of natural ventilation throughout all areas of the villa which follows the eco concept of Koh Jum Beach Villas but should it be a little too hot at night or if you prefer to sleep with the windows and doors closed then the air - conditioning is a welcome feature to have a good nights» rest.

Warman makes all of her necklaces, earrings, bracelets and anklets by hand, using natural materials she finds in her environment like mother - of - pearl and abalone shells; freshwater pearls; precious and semi-precious gemstones such as opal, jade, onyx, garnet and turquoise; metals of copper, brass and sterling silver; and 100 % pure cotton cord.

For its construction all the natural materials like wood and stone are used and it is decorated with contemporary Caribbean works of art.

The villa is beautifully designed using lots of natural materials like wood and stone and intelligent architecture encourages plenty of natural ventilation throughout all areas of the villa which follows the eco concept of Koh Jum Beach Villas.

I hope to use thatch in future to create much larger sculptural works that feel like they have been set down in the landscape by a natural, elemental force, whereas they would actually exist due to the careful accumulation of materials used en masse with the skilful coordination of hand and eye.

• Land Art (1960s) A form of wilderness art popularized by Robert Smithson, involving the use of natural raw materials like earth and rocks so as to interact with the landscape and create artistic shapes.

Andy Goldsworthy uses natural materials like sticks, leaves, bark, and even snow to create ephemeral works of art in natural settings.

TFP Composting Toilets use urine diversion and the natural processes of decomposition and evaporation to breakdown and reduce the volume of human waste, transforming it into a soil - like compost material.

Beyond their uses as fuels, oil and natural gas serve as the feedstocks for thousands of products like medical devices, cellphones, clothing, building materials and pharmaceuticals.

Called «underwater architects,» Caddisflies are a common aquatic species of insect that collect natural, substrate materials like sand, gravel, leaves and twigs to build protective shells around their bodies, using silk excreted from salivary glands near their mouths to hold it all together (as seen below, au naturel).

Natural materials were essential as a great deal of effort was put into using VOC - free materials during the renovation, like the paint, wood fibre insulation and drywalls.

Researchers found that the bacteria not only thrive when added to maple syrup, but also transform the sugars in the sap into a family of natural polymers that can be used to make plastic - like materials that are biodegradable — everything from «green» food packaging to drug - delivery films that dissolve harmlessly in the body.

And with the intention of re-defining the idea of «luxury» using the rich expression of natural materials and methods, it seems like the Austrian - Mexican collab design pair at C4 have got it right with their collection of ceramics that are directly molded from different varieties of avocado.

Efforts are made to include natural building materials like wood and stone, and each home will make use of rain and grey water harvesting systems.

Using natural materials for things like your kitchen walls can make a huge improvement to the style of your kitchen.

I think I'm more into «elements» at this point — natural materials like wood, metal, wicker, stone, glass — all of which I use in our home.

FOUR / To me, effortless chic is all about a textural use of natural materials, like the combination of white and grey veined marble with glass on these simple but elegant candle holders from Green Apple Home Style.

Anyhow, I think blue blends beautifully with whites and rustic and natural materials, as well as with other hits of Christmas colour — like the hits of red that I used in our living room this Christmas.