Issue: June 12, 2012 (Archive)

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Beating the heat
The human race is witnessing the deterioration of the environment - made more painful by the fact that it is partly of our own making. According to the Hong Kong Observatory, the annual mean temperature in the city has been rising, and is estimated to increase by 4.8 degrees Celsius by the end of this century.

Waste not, want not
Renovating? You could just rip up the old room and sweep everything into the trash bin. But a growing number of homeowners, architects and builders are trying to reuse or recycle construction materials whenever possible - for reasons both environmental and aesthetic.

Just drift away
Like an old sailor, driftwood has such character. That's what makes the newly launched Driftwood collection of lamps from tree so unique.

Lean and green
Builders, remodelers, interior designers and real estate agents encourage ways to improve energy efficiency on your own turf.

Time to raise anchor
The rustic, woodsy themes of autumn and winter have given way to crisp, blue nautical themes that are expected to dominate home decor for the next few months at retail outlets as well as small chains and locally owned shops.

Raise the bar
What could be more delightful than adding something to your home that gives you nothing back but hours of enjoyment, relaxation and memories? "I've seen grown men shed tears, they're so excited," said Bob Wilson, the principal of Smyrna's Classic Bars who has installed 600 bars in homes.

Restored to glory
The couple's aims were different. Julie Tung, a history major turned software executive, wanted a historic house to restore. Ed Schwartz, her boyfriend (now husband), wanted a house he could make energy-efficient.

Brushing up
Know your walls. Are they drywall or plaster? Plaster absorbs more paint and the color often changes.

Paint by numbers
They have been together for 10 years and they speak in the shorthand of couples who have grown comfortable with each other over time.

Greening an island
From the bone-chilling air-conditioning that pumps through Singapore's malls and offices to lights that burn all night at homes, the city-state is one of Asia's most intensive energy users. Nearly all electricity used is produced by burning fossil fuels, which in 2010 contributed to the largest carbon footprint per head in the Asia-Pacific region, according to conservation group the World Wide Fund for Nature.

In context
Following the success of its pop-up store, Museum Context is opening a flagship shop, its first outside the UK.

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