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Jun 7, 2012 | Contributor: Mila PantovichArchitect David Jameson designs luxury homes that are meant to fit in seamlessly and organically with their surroundings, while employing unique environmental techniques. The Glenbrook Residence in Maryland is immediately recognized by its towering stone walls situated amongst a brook and lush trees. The unique design is supported by the building's connected structures which allow it to be divided spatially in order to create interesting public and private spaces. The entire home is built around an earth concept and the materials and shapes used throughout the piece were chosen to support that organic intent.... Read More |
Jun 1, 2012 | Contributor: James RothaarThe International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) has named Crystals at CityCenter as one of the recipients of its VIVA Best of the Best awards for 2012. CityCenter, the world's largest private green development, is the 2012 winner in the Sustainability category.... Read More |
May 31, 2012 | Contributor: Susan KimeRoyden Ellamar, executive chef at Sensi, Las Vegas, grew up around food and sustainable food practices, as he was raised in a farming family in Hilo, Hawaii. No matter what chef position he held, he worked with local farmers and food purveyors to bring their produce to the restaurant table.... Read More |
May 29, 2012 | Contributor: James Rothaar | 1 CommentFisker Automotive released its first business update statement today. Highlights include company revenues exceeding $100 million in four months to April 30, 2012, and 1,000 vehicles delivered to customers since the launch of the luxury electric-car maker. The vehicle has been available since December 2011.... Read More |
May 23, 2012 | Contributor: Sara Cardoza+House by superkül inc | architect is a dynamic project that reflects the Toronto-based firm’s commitment to home design excellence and sustainability. +House may just be the “healthiest home” in North America. Located in Mulmur, Ontario in Canada, +House is a four season residence built with anti-bacterial and fungal materials, such as cementitious blocks and natural clay plaster walls that required no chemical or paint finishing.... Read More |
May 23, 2012 | Contributor: James RothaarThe Honda UNI-CUB is an all-electric, self-balancing vehicle that cruises at three miles per hour and folds up for easy storage when not in use. This is the evolution of the U3-X personal mobility device that Honda introduced in 2009, when it was defined as a “self-balancing unicycle.”... Read More |
May 21, 2012 | Contributor: James RothaarThe Brammo Empulse all-electric motorcycle, which was introduced earlier this month, is the first model that the Oregon-based manufacturer plans for mass-market production. The Empulse sports motorcycle uses the same charging stations that are used by the Chevy Volt and the Nissan Leaf.... Read More |
May 4, 2012 | Contributor: James RothaarThe electric-powered GT4 by Volta Volaré is a four-passenger plane with a powertrain that operates both an electric- and a petroleum-powered engine. The manufacturer of the private aircraft Popular Science (PopSci) recently headlined as “...the first production-ready electric airplane” announced that flight testing would begin this spring.... Read More |
May 1, 2012 | Contributor: Lena Katz | 1 CommentThe cheerful blossoms of this year’s early spring beckon would-be gardeners, farmers’ market browsers, and green living enthusiasts back to nature. Going locavore is sure to be a popular Earth Day resolution—and why stop with the products you eat and drink?... Read More |
Apr 27, 2012 | Contributor: Touring & TastingOver the past few years, the practice of sustainability has evolved from a noble concept to a full-on movement in the Napa Valley. Here are just some of the ways businesses in this leading wine region are stepping up their eco-commitment—improving wine quality and the way we all live.... Read More |
Apr 26, 2012 | Contributor: Carly ZindermanSometimes you want something to make your room, office, or friend feel truly special, but you don't quite know what it is. Luckily you're likely to find the perfect thing you didn't even know you needed with Lost Crates, a subscription service that delivers design to your doorstep.... Read More |
Apr 19, 2012 | Contributor: Lena KatzWant to make sure you stick with your Earth Day travel resolution of only frequenting truly eco-friendly hotels in 2012 and beyond? The best way to be assured that a business isn’t just “green-washing,” but is really sticking to sustainable practices, is by looking for a third-party certification from a recognized green building rating system. As a look at this gallery will prove, it’s possible to be “certified sustainable” without compromising anything in the way of luxury.... Read More |
Apr 12, 2012 | Contributor: Sara CardozaSpark,an international architectural and design agency with many accolades for its work in architecture, urban design, landscape architecture and interior design garnered critical acclaim for its first major development in Asia, a dramatic, contemporary design located in the riverfront district of Clarke Quay in Singapore. Spark's innovative and visually catching structures are already succeeding in revitalizing the area and enticing tourists and residents alike back to the historic district. Seen here is an aerial view of this impressive project.... Read More |
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