Have a look at some of the crowdfunding campaigns that caught our attention for this month's list, including a few furniture picks for the end of Archinect's Furniture February. You can also check out Archinect's curated Kickstarter page for more of our previous favorites.

BIG Oakland coworking space for the building industry

No, this isn't from Bjarke Ingels. The Building Industry Gathering - Oakland is an initiative that's determined to bring about the city's first coworking space that is specially equipped for those working in the AEC industry. 

Frankfurter Bank

This furniture piece nods to Max Stoelker's Frankfurter Stuhl chair that he first designed in the 1930s. A longtime fan of the iconic chair, designer Thomas Hirschmann had the idea to "connect" two Frankfurter Stuhl chairs to form this fun, versatile bench.

SNAP: Design Your Own Furniture

Made in an array of colors, SNAP by Be-elastic is an easy furniture assembly system that can just as easily spruce up your everyday spaces. It's no surprise this Kickstarter was a major success.

Ellum Solar

It looks like a sleek smartphone case at first glance, but it's actually a smartlight! Created by Feltmark, the Ellum Solar is an easy-to-install, solar-powered light that the designers say can last up to six months with one full charge.

VARA

Berlin-based VARA is in the process of creating a collection of app-controlled lamps that, with such distinct designs, can easily become a conversation piece in your living or working spaces.

Light in Taranto (Luce di Taranto) feature-length film

Light in Taranto is a feature-length film that aims to raise awareness about the architectural heritage of the Italian city of Taranto, with particular emphasis on the old quarter (cittá vecchia) that is in dire need of urban renewal.

Atomic Society: Post-Apocalyptic City Building

Inspired by games like The Sims and Banished, have some city-planning fun in a post-nuclear war society. Explore various environments to find supplies, convert abandoned structures, and set the moral code and laws of the land (or don't).

Indiegogo: L.A. River Greenway Trail Project

Non-profit group L.A. River. Community Conservation Solutions gathered funds in support of their own revision of the L.A. River, which involves building a new trail and reviving the natural habitat along the River.

All images via Kickstarter and Indiegogo.