12x12 stood out as an inspiring exhibition of upcycling and repurposing....

http://www.coolhunting.com/design/12x12-wanteddesign-2012.php

The idea was simple—supply 12 designers with timber from 12 demolished New York City buildings to create a piece of furniture. While the work presented by a juried group of Big Apple-based designers made for an impressive collection, there were four that resonated strongly for us.

Interesting projects with recycled 

RAINFOREST HARDWOODS – 

IPE (TABEBUIA), CUMARU (DIPTERYX ODORATA), GREENHEART (CHLOROCARDIUM)

local architects, designers and fine woodworkers display the range of reclaimed woods - 


http://sawkil.com/tropical-hardwoods/#sthash.G8a8jYOW.gbpl

March 18th at 6 pm Municipal Library Lagoa

with Isabel Blaser

organised by Algarve History Association    http://www.algarvehistoryassociation.com/

The presentation shows the link between the old water devices used in the agriculture 
of the Algarve and the characteristic water features in the Islamic gardens of Andalusia.