Posted on 14 October 2009.
The birthplace of the skyscraper has something new to be proud of: the city-funded green roof as community stimulus. Chicago is home to over 200 green roofs, covering 2.5 million square feet, more than any other U.S. city. Read the full story
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Posted on 26 August 2009.
The Pharos Project is a graphical green labelling system. In the same spirit as the FDA’s nutrition labels, Pharos would go on all building materials. Consumers can look at the label and get a visual indicator of the environmental impact. Read the full story
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Posted on 26 August 2009.
While the thought of a micro-economy based on the exchange of zero currency might sound absurd, Freecycle has built an entire community around the exchange of free goods. Need a bike seat? Mattress? Cell phone? It’s likely available on Freecycle, which, similar to Craigslist, is built around an online network for metropolitan areas. Read the full story
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Posted on 05 August 2009.
1. What are your thoughts about sustainability today? How would you define it?
My own definition continues to evolve, it seems. Today I feel sustainability is another word for good design.
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