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
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
How Sustainable is Green Beauty?
There has been a recent shift in consumer perspectives and consumers are now favoring organic products over anything that is processed. People are now more conscious of what they are exposing their bodies to and cosmetics are no exception. In
Solar-e-Cycles: Supporting Development in Africa. Interview with Roger Christen
Around 85% of people in the world have access to electricity, but in sub-Saharan Africa that number drops to 40%. The global disparity of electricity access is not something that many of us think about in our everyday lives, but
The Global Thermostat can fight climate change. Interview with Graciela Chicilnisky
The Global Thermostat was founded in 2010 by Graciela Chichilnisky and Peter Eisenberger. Chichilnisky has been called an A List Star economist by the Washington Post and a Hero of the Environment by Time Magazine; she is an Economist and
Ujet, the new sustainable way to move around
One of the first necessary steps to achieve global sustainability is changing the way we move around and this could mean switching our usual means of transportation to something better for our environment. Just like the scooter Ujet is building.
BYTON Smart Utility Vehicle. Interview with Carsten Breitfeld
BYTON is an innovative electric car company which is soon launching some new and exciting vehicles. These cars will feature new and never-before-seen interiors plus an electric powertrain system and autonomous driving capabilities. This has led BYTON to call their
Uniti electric car: interview with Lewis Horne.
Electric cars are becoming more and more common on our roads each year. With current technology, it is fairly easy to install batteries on larger cars like sedans or SUVs; however, it remains a challenge to make electric city cars.
Empty Trips is moving Africa – An interview with Benji Coetzee
Empty Trips is one of the fastest growing and most exciting startups in Africa. Its founder, Benji Coetzee, is a truly inspiring woman who keeps her continent at the heart of her work. Empty Trips helps match supply and demand
Trade-not-aid: Ethical Fashion of “The Kin Collection”
When it comes to helping out local communities in emerging market countries, some organizations prefer to provide aid or financial support. The Kin Collection is not one of those organizations. Instead, they prefer to focus on providing long-term livelihoods through
Conscious Sleeping: Avocado Green Mattress
It’s hard to deny that one of the best joys in life is a good night’s sleep. It’s equally hard to ignore however the waste that many of the traditional mattresses we lie on create. Many mattresses continue to be
The Future of Green Fashion: Interview with Guido Dolci
Last week saw Rome become a host for the sixth edition of Green Fashion Week, a non-profit international event bringing together designers, activists and models in the name of sustainable development. As models strutted past ancient ruins of Rome, we spoke