New York DNA between Art, Architecture and Urban Green
Article and pictures by Architect Elica Sartogo. At the Bloomberg Center's Cornell Tech building, by Pritzker Prize architect Thom Mayne, the New York DNA is part of the conceptual project. The outdoor texture has captured the skyline of Manhattan; the panorama is expressed
Seeing Architecture Through A Different Lens: Jeanette Hägglund
Jeanette Hägglund is a Swedish photographer who has established herself with her work in portraiture and her ability to manipulate shape and color to produce otherworldly results. She has become well known on Instagram for her skill of capturing the abstract aspects of architecture. Through
Where New York Creativity Meets For A Green Vision
The title of this article is exactly what the huge green puppy, by the artist Jeff Koons, tells us at the Brandt Foundation in Connecticut. It is exactly what Joseph Kosuth expresses at the Whitney Museum in Chelsea, in his
Green Building Goes Platinum: Sustainable Architecture in San Francisco
Home to global leaders in the design, construction and operation of sustainable architecture, San Francisco’s green building policy has always been focused on finding the balance between present needs and future resources. Their Sustainable City initiative is dedicated to the
Copenhageners Don’t Care About Sustainability
Once again Copenhagen has been named one of the world’s most sustainable and livable cities. But psst—let us tell you a well-kept secret; most Copenhageners don’t really care about sustainability. Sustainability simply does not play a major role in the
Building a Sustainable Future: Architecture in Copenhagen
The Danish capital of Copenhagen is often considered among the leading proprietors of innovation in sustainable living. One of the most significant tenants of this ideology is architecture and the practices used in these sustainable building principles. The following are
Nordhavn: Copenhagen’s Sustainable Future
Often said to be the happiest city in the world, Denmark's capital, Copenhagen, truly is a green city. Named the European Green Capital of 2014, Copenhagen plans to be the first carbon neutral capital by 2025. In just two decades, the
Shopping for “green” home décor
In addition to designing sustainable houses, living sustainability at home is vital for health and the environment. It is always a good time to make your shopping habits more eco-friendly. Some home decor shopping tips for eco-friendly consumers would be
The Emerald City
In reference to its lush evergreen forests, Seattle has been labeled the “Emerald City.” But, the "Green" definition for Seattle does not end here. In fact, along with Atlanta, it has won the first round in the Bloomberg American Cities
Home Design For Seattle’s Urban Core
In recent years, modern thinking about home design has shifted from a small percentage of Seattle dwellers to a growing majority, if the new homes we see in the city are any indication. While there remains many admirers of Seattle’s
BIOPHILIA IN THE CITY
Creating meaningful opportunities for nature in our urban environments E.O. Wilson, who did a lot to disseminate biophilia in the USA in the middle of the twentieth century, described biophilia as “the innately emotional affiliation of human beings to other living
Between Green Walls
Collective efforts are shaping the most populous City in Australia into a greener city, in line with the UN Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) No. 11. Besides a growing awareness about the value of protecting modern architecture, the City is thriving to