Francis Kéré

Francis Kéré's big heart & sheer enthusiasm and vibrant personality won me over before I had even heard of his life changing architectural feats. Born in Burkina Faso, educated at the Technische Universität Berlin, Francis Kéré is focused on developing the infrastructure for education in his home country of Burkina Faso. Building sustainable schools for an African climate at low cost, utilising local materials and the potential of the local people, inspiring ownership, inspiring change.

Primary School | Gando | Burkina Faso

Secondary School | Dano | Burkina Faso

See more of Kéré Architecture's world-wide projects here. View this interview with Francis at Think Africa Press.

Sustainable art by Anna Garforth

Look at these clever and inspiring recycled & natural designs by Anna Garforth.

"love Your Street' | public artwork

'Trash Type' | workshop

'Climate Cops' |moss art across the UK

'Rethink" | interview with Arte TV

'Prophet' | moss art in Perugia

The End of the Line : "Imagine a world without fish"

"Seven tenths of Earth is covered by water and the oceans belong to all of us". Be sure to go see this documentary.

"This is not just a film, it is also a campaign - for sustainable consumption of fish, for marine protected areas to allow the sea to recover, and for a new ethic of responsible fishing". Visit The End of The Line website to sign up and make a difference.

Screenings in South Africa take place on 22 October. Check here to see where.

Mini Melissa

They smell like bubblegum, are Brazilian, made from recyclable plastic & come in Vivienne Westwood styles - what's not to ♥ about Melissa shoes? Spring/Summer 2011 sees a range of new styles as well as some popular classics and...a second season of the Vivienne Westwood Anglomania baby range 'Mini Melissa'!

If you weren't broody before, you will be now.

Image from Not Couture

Celebrate Arbour Month with Greenpop

Greenpop is a "tree-volution"! A volunteer powered project with the aim of planting 1000 trees throughout CT this Spring. "The project is not only about planting trees, we also want to inspire young minds to think green." Join the weekly 'tree-house' fun days, plant a tree or donate a tree via the Greenpop website.

This cool illustration is by Knolc.