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A new partnership between NWF and ScottsMiracle-Gro is leaving some wondering if it's not all just greenwashing on Scotts' part.
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by Aaron BrittEarlier this week I went down to SFMOMA to see the unveiling of the design for the expansion of the art museum by the Norwegian architects at Snøhetta. I posted a video of what the building is meant to look like, but I also got a chance to talk with the firm's senior partner Craig Dykers. Dykers was mild, approachable, and unpretentious. In his presentation ... weiterlesen...
We need to see more of these collaborations to make things move faster. Every day that affordable and quality electric cars are delayed means more CO2 than necessary in the atmosphere.
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This is big news in the Passivhaus world; Andrew Michler of Inhabitat breaks the story that Passivhaus Institute Ends Relationship With Passive House Institute US
He writes:
The founder of Passivhaus and director of Passivhaus Institute PHI, Dr. Wolfgang Fiest, has just sent word that the Passive House Institute United States (PHIUS) will no longer be able to provide building... weiterlesen...
The founder of Passivhaus and director of Passivhaus Institute PHI, Dr. Wolfgang Fiest, has just sent word that the Passive House Institute United States (PHIUS) will no longer be able to provide building certifications, and will no longer be considered a partner of the program. While the news comes as a blow to the effort to make inroads for Passive House in the US – a m... weiterlesen...
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I know there are lots of people who love Indian food, but find it a bit daunting to cook. I think it's often because there are so many spices involved in each dish, and it makes the recipes look long and complicated. I've been reading through Vij's At Home, Relax Honey, a new cookbook by Vancouver chef Vikram Vij and his wife and restaurant partner ... weiterlesen...
by Linda TaalmanWhen you have a small footprint and you need more space, sometimes the only place to go is up. Our downstairs space is only 750 square feet and accommodates both living and working, so space is at a premium. We wanted to maintain our office space as a compressed six-foot-wide zone along the 38-foot-long north wall, and add storage space for samples, models, binder... weiterlesen...
By 2014, Japan may be home to the most advanced eco town in the world. A group of 9 companies announced that they will partner in the Fujisawa Sustainable Smart Town, a breakthrough development of 1000 homes built to be more energy independent than any other modern town. The project will be built on the site of an old Panasonic manufacturing plant, and with the intense attentio... weiterlesen...
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In 2009, the CEO and vice president of Bon Appétit visited southern Florida with the Coalition of Immokalee Workers (CIW), "to get a firsthand look at the labor conditions for the pickers who supply winter tomatoes to kitchens across the U.S." What they saw there, according to Bon Appétit, prompted the company to draft a Code of Conduct that establishes "game-chang... weiterlesen...
by Aaron BrittIt is with great sadness that we recently learned of the death of the talented Australian architect Nick Murcutt of the firm Neeson Murcutt. He and his longtime partner, Rachel Neeson, designed some of Australia's most exciting residential architecture over the last decade, and his loss will be felt widely across the architecture community. Nick's father is the grea... weiterlesen...
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We already know that for some people, choosing a partner has a lot to do with their dietary ethics—if your not vegan, no sex. But even for the non-vegans out there, sexual attraction and finding a partner are intrinsically tied up to ethical values and behavior. In fact, new research suggests that&mdash... weiterlesen...
In one of the most interesting electric vehicle partnerships of 2010, Tesla and Toyota announced last year that they would jointly build an electric RAV4, combining Toyota’s SUV with Tesla’s battery and EV tech. For this week’s episode of GigaOM TV’s Green Overdrive Show, we grab some time with the RAV4 EV’s chief engineer, learn about the partner&#... weiterlesen...