Kaiser Permanente’s Energy Saving Initiatives
I had a chance to talk to Christine Malcolm, SVP, Hospital Strategy & National Facilities, Kaiser Permanente at the Healthcare Facilities Summit. The major topic at the event was pushing green construction initiatives forward while also reducing cost.
Kaiser, the largest real estate owner in California, builds their facilities for 9% less than the California average […]
Ethanol or Lithium: Pick Your Poison c/o The New Republic
Electric car demand has some wondering if there’s enough lithium in the world for the batteries—Chile could be the new Saudi Arabia.
Ethanol or Lithium: Pick Your Poison
Electric car demand has some wondering if there’s enough lithium in the world for the batteries—Chile could be the new Saudi Arabia.
The 10 Big Energy Myths c/o The Guardian UK
There has never been a more important time to invest in green technologies, yet many of us believe these efforts are doomed to failure. What nonsense, writes Chris Goodall in The Guardian UK.
Viridian Design & Aesthetic Catharsis
Gettin’ Viridian in order to get back at ya’ / Bruce Sterling’s closing Viridian note.
The Scientific American
“We as a nation have got to ask outselves, what the hell is going on.” — Indeed.
I’m back and ready for action…ya’ll.
Article: Cleantech, you dirty whore. I’m through with you as a singular industry, entity or haphazard buzzword. Cleantech will not save us from our problems. No singular industry, design principle or movement will solve the issues that plague us and threaten our way of life. But don’t worry, there’s good news…
Ariella Maron on Sustainability in NYC
Video: The average New Yorker produces one-third the greenhouse gas emissions when compared to the average American citizen. With smaller personal footprints and with more transit oriented communities, the density of New York is scaled such that its planners and citizens are forced to consider the social implications of sustainability.
Sensible Hospitality: Kimpton Hotels
Video: The Kimpton Hotels are stylish, comfortable, and leading the pack in green practices. Ron Sheldon, vice president of development and construction, and Ron Vlasic, regional vice president, will reveal the genius behind this great hotel chain.
Moving Towards the Future: Eric Olsen
Video: Eric Olsen, the 2008 Next Generation Design Competition winner, discusses his revolutionary project.
