HOK full of Power
Buying 4 million kilowatts hours of wind as energy credits from Renewable Choice, architectural firm HOK now stands as the largest architectural firm to commit to wind power. This amazing purchase was the firm’s gift to the planet for Earth Day. Now, I would say that the action of…
Eco-Paradise: Maho Bay in St. John, USVI
For an incredible vacation that is eco-friendly one should look no further than Maho Bay. This resort was created in 1976 by Stanley Selengut who is credited with being one of the forefathers of eco-tourism. Wanting to create a comfortable place for nature lovers, the founders built eco-tents from…
Squashed Grapes?
Unfortunately, due to lack of attendees, this year’s Environ Design 10 Conference in Canada cancelled their site tours. It’s still unclear on their website whether or not the winery tour of the 1st building in Canada to achieve LEED Certification from the fairly new Canada Green Building Council,the Stratus Vineyards,…
The Weeping Willow has the Answer
In some ways I am thankful that I no longer have my car since I have been here in NYC. Unfortunately, for those of you who do, as you may have heard oil prices have surged to a record cost at over $75 a barrel . I hope that many…
First Rock’n Roll & Now Green
There seems to be a new angle to the term “British Invasion”. While although the UK is still giving us amazing music such as Coldplay and Aqualung (Who just so happens to be playing at the Bowery Ballroom on May 1st), The Brits are just cranking out amazing green product…
Is the 3rd the Charm?
Tribeca seems to be becoming the little Mecca of eco-friendly living. First there was the remarkable Solaire, then the Tribeca Green, now the new comer in town, The Verdesian, is making its way as the new environmentally advance residential tower of lower Manhattan. Located at the NW corner of Battery…
The New Green Gem
Will Esquire, Harper’s BAZAAR, or maybe even O Magazine have the next big talked about “Green” Issues? This I thought to myself while admiring the NYC skyline from within Central Park on an amazing Saturday afternoon. There was one particular building I was starring at, that made me think that…
Hit 'em Where It Hurts (and Maybe They'll Start Paying Attention)
I’ve noticed a slew of interesting articles of late….in the business sections of mainstream newspapers and online. I can’t decide if this is good or bad; though my gut tells me that when the suits start worrying, real change is not far behind. Some examples: Global Warming Could Melt…
FYI for your FYI: Wanted – GIRLS WITH CAMERAS!
I’m attracted to older men, but for some reason George Clooney just never did it for me. But I’ll tell you what did do something: his energy behind FYI (Film Your Issue). He is helping promote and judge a special 30-60 second “issue film” competition. It’s open to our peer group of…
Roll it, Pack it, Charge it
I totally hi-jacked this from a mainly-boyz-only site: Productdose, which is one of my new favorite blogs. I wouldn’t tote this $hit around, but I’m sure any boy toy would think it cool. Gift item for the opposite sex? Perhaps… An expansion upon the Foldable Solar Charger from PowerFilm Solar…
