While green design is far more prevalent today than it was 30 years ago, the elements of green design have been around for many years. Architects like Richard Neutra have been incorporating the principles behind green design for decades. Neutra, who coined the term biorealism, used natural elements throughout his designs, bringing the outside in through the use of natural light sources and natural materials. More

Superstar designer Philippe Starck has re-imagined everything from toilet brushes and kitchen sinks to hotels and rocket ships — and love him or hate him, it's impossible to deny his creative genius. Whether he's designing for design's sake or making the world better — Starck understands that us human beings need his wildly romantic escapism as much as we need the ups and downs of plain old reality. More

This Finn designed lots of architecture - not just residences - that could warm a Scandinavian winter purely through aesthetics. His public work provides warming touches of wood for all who use it, and his private work is no different. Let's escape to Finland (and France and Germany) to see a few of his residential designs: More

We've covered most rooms of the house (kitchen, bedroom, home office and even a home theater) here on the Inside Man, but one room we've inadvertently ignored is the bathroom (perhaps to avoid the toilet seat debate). Consider it ignored no more with this selection of masculine bathroom accessories. More

Renowned architectural photographer Klaus Frahm of Hamburg knows how to capture architectural style in photographs. As early as age 15, his desire to be a photographer was already strong. Trying his hand first at photojournalism, he quickly transitioned to landscapes and eventually architecture. Klaus is now a renown and widely published photographer, documenting man made elements and urban landscapes across the world. More

Neon colors aren't for everyone, let alone every man, but if a guy can rock the hot pink like there's no tomorrow, there's probably nothing that he can't do. And since a little shock of florescent can go a long way, work it in combination with the most minimal of neutral palettes to get the biggest impact without catapulting all the way to 1986. More

Once upon a time, kitchens were considered the domain of women. Replete with frilly aprons and mint green refrigerators, the days of the quintessential 50s housewife are thankfully behind us. Now men whip up dinner just as often as women and they need a kitchen that reflects their styles and personalities as well. More