Passive solar design: budget solar by Kirsten Dirksen on May 30, 2009 Ancient Greeks built their homes to take full advantage of the sun’s rays, and the Romans continued the tradition adding …
Patagonia: one company’s fight to do right for the planet by Kirsten Dirksen on May 30, 2009 While Google’s motto is “do no evil”, the technical clothing company Patagonia takes that one step further: “use business to …
A corporate campus with free bikes & an edible landscape by Kirsten Dirksen on May 30, 2009 Like their eco-friendly fabrics, clothing company Patagonia tries to push the limits of sustainability on campus. They’ve built a power …
Pedaler’s Express PedEx delivery: when cargo bike beats van by Kirsten Dirksen on May 30, 2009 Just because a car can go 100 miles per hour, doesn’t mean it will be able to when delivering your …
Building with recycled styrofoam walls by Kirsten Dirksen on May 30, 2009 One novel way to recycle styrofoam (or “polystyrene”), build with it. Perform Wall is an alternative construction material made from …
Permaculture: homegrown vegetables, home-pressed olive oil by Kirsten Dirksen on May 30, 2009 Shopping at farmers markets and buying organic are just baby steps in the sustainable food movement. To cut food miles …
When permaculture moves indoors by Kirsten Dirksen on May 30, 2009 It’s best known as a way to landscape in harmony with nature, but permaculture (permanent + agriculture) is also being …
Permaculture: a smart house by Kirsten Dirksen on May 30, 2009 A permaculture home is a home in tune with nature, but that doesn’t mean it’s low-tech. Mark Feichtmeir and Karen …
Flour sack towels & 2 generations of a home business by Kirsten Dirksen on May 30, 2009 Working from home is one way to avoid the commute. While telecommuters are one of the quickest growing segments of …
Redesigned clothing: discarded dryer sheets as evening wear by Kirsten Dirksen on May 30, 2009 Every day, the average American generates about 4.4 pounds of trash. From the morning’s coffee cup to the evening’s take-out …