In 2006, Keith Collins approached Kaplan Thompson Architects, about tackling sustainable home construction in the form of a studio/workshop for himself and his wife. This led to the development of the BrightBuilt Barn, a beautiful 700-square-foot home constructed on the Collins property in Rockland, Maine, a climate known for ... keep reading
Written by Jeanne Roberts this week, about Alternative, Cohousing, & Off-Grid Living, Architecture, Children and Families, Climate Change, Consumerism, Design, Economics, Education, Energy Saving, Finance & Money, Industry & Business, Lifestyle & Behavior, Recycling (1 comment)
It is official Energy Saving Day (E-Day) on October 6. In honor of this occasion residents on the Isles of Scilly will switch off electrical items which do not need to be on in their homes, schools and workplaces, over a 24-hour period. The reduction in electricity use will be ... keep reading
Written by Kate R. last month, about Action, Protest, & Activism, Alternative, Cohousing, & Off-Grid Living, Children and Families, Consumerism, Energy Saving, Events, Industry & Business, Lifestyle & Behavior, Media, Politics & Government
Financial crisis and recession woes got you thinking that there might be a better way to do business? Check out this inspiring case study of Mondragón in the Basque Country. This co-op has pulled itself from a post-war environment and gone on to prosper by introducing some very unique ... keep reading
Written by Chris Tobias in September, about Action, Protest, & Activism, Alternative, Cohousing, & Off-Grid Living, Economics, Finance & Money, Industry & Business, Lifestyle & Behavior, Philosophy & Religion, Politics & Government (2 comments)
Permaculture expert Penny Livingston-Stark shows how natural systems can teach us better design practices. Learning to work with the earth not only creates a healthier environment, it also nourishes the people who live in it. She is a permaculture expert and founder of the Permaculture Institute of Northern California and ... keep reading
Written by Chris Tobias in September, about Agriculture & Food, Alternative, Cohousing, & Off-Grid Living, Earth, Soil, & Landscape, Food, Health, Lifestyle & Behavior, Organic, Permaculture
Swapping the house in suburbia for an apartment in the city could be they key to cutting emissions by 11% according to a study by the National Research Council. Special Report 298: Driving and the Built Environment: The Effects of Compact Development on Motorized Travel, Energy Use, and CO2 Emissions ... keep reading
Written by Katherine Irvine in September, about Alternative, Cohousing, & Off-Grid Living, Children and Families, Climate Change, Economics, Emissions, Events, Finance & Money, Industry & Business, Lifestyle & Behavior, Politics & Government, Population, Transport
This is an extract from the draft John Grant’s new book Co-opportunity, contracted for publication with John Wiley & Sons Limited, January 2010. This extract is from section 2 of the book – Relocating the Dreams. ‘Relocating the dreams’ is a quote from British film-maker David Puttnam. He said in a ... keep reading
Written by John Grant in September, about Alternative, Cohousing, & Off-Grid Living, Art & Culture, Consumerism, Design, Lifestyle & Behavior, Philosophy & Religion
In the inner-city of Johannesburg, The GreenHouse Project is turning one urban park into a seedbed for sustainable communities. The program takes a holistic approach to the city's challenges, integrating green building and design, efficient and renewable energy, recycling, organic farming and nutrition. Appears courtesy of Global Oneness. More ... keep reading
Written by Dorah Lebelo in September, about Agriculture & Food, Alternative, Cohousing, & Off-Grid Living, Art & Culture, Children and Families, Consumerism, Earth, Soil, & Landscape, Food, Health, Lifestyle & Behavior, Politics & Government, Population, Poverty & Development
Eco houses may not yet be the norm, but there's no doubt green-minded consumers have increasing options for making one their own. Last year we wrote about FreeGreen's downloadable green house plans , and now a German company has come up with a modular design based on Lego-style blocks ... keep reading
Written by Alexander Maurer in September, about Alternative, Cohousing, & Off-Grid Living, Architecture, Children and Families, Clean Technologies, Design, Education, Industry & Business, Lifestyle & Behavior
In poor neighborhoods, getting access to healthy food such as fruits and vegetables can be difficult. Poor nutrition has been linked to a variety of social problems, among them behavioral disorders in school children. In West Oakland, California, where liquor stores have replaced markets, People’s Grocery is creating a ... keep reading
Written by Chris Tobias in September, about Action, Protest, & Activism, Agriculture & Food, Alternative, Cohousing, & Off-Grid Living, Art & Culture, Children and Families, Earth, Soil, & Landscape, Food, Lifestyle & Behavior, Organic (1 comment)
I set out to catch all my own fish, and live the wild life again. Kayaking saved me. Living in Oxford, without a car, I felt throttled by the ringroad, the city’s concrete necklace. I was heartsick, dried up, deprived of nature. At weekends I would explore the city ... keep reading
Written by George Monbiot in August, about Action, Protest, & Activism, Agriculture & Food, Alternative, Cohousing, & Off-Grid Living, Consumerism, Environment & Wildlife, Food, Health, Lifestyle & Behavior, Rivers, Lakes, and Oceans
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