Hey! Get smart! Energy is finite, m' friends. So swing on down to DWELL magazine's DWELL ON DESIGN LA '08 4-day eco-tech/sustainable design conference and exhibition June 5-8 that promises to be "Everything you ever wanted to know about modern design in one very big place."

Peruse an entire neighborhood of full-scale pre-fab structures landscaped and furnished by Dwell, determine a household's health from the paint on the walls to the stuffing in the cushions, get the lowdown on urban gardening, take in a downtown home/loft tour. Then mingle at the after hours parties and cop design advice from architects, designers, trade pros.

All that and 200+ exhibitors to peruse for dream dwelling ideas that are working to keep momma earth clean, cool and everlasting. Here's a tasty taste:

SKATE STUDY HOUSE: 3-way fusion: Mid-century furniture design, California style, skateboard aesthetic.

FOOD MAP: Green meals on wheels. Who needs a backyard? Portable garden containers made from recyclables of course.

ORB AUDIO: G'bye boxy speakers. Superb sound in the round.

DESERT STEEL: Need cactus? Sure you do. For your ski chalet in the mountains. For your farm in Nebrask-y. A design team from Kansas makes these super "realistic interpretations of arid and tropical vegetation".

The ECOSHACK Nomad Yurt. Modern day mother's-in-law apartment? Or a room of your own to hide out in and/or get your Zen on.

The 3rd Annual Dwell on Design Conference + Exhibition + Home Tours Los Angeles. June 5-8, 2008 at the Los Angeles Convention Center, 1201 South Figueroa St., downtown LA. 213.741.1151

Info/tickets/registration:

http://www.dwell.com/peopleplaces/conferences/14292127.html

And go to DWELL magazine's website for a discount ticket code: http://www.dwell.com/

ROBYN EWING for LA2DAY.COM

rae @la2day.com