Didn’t want student loans, converted an old Airstream as dorm by Kirsten Dirksen on August 15, 2011 Sometime between childhood and adulthood, Andreas Stravropoulos had a Peter Pan adventure. He spent 4 years living in an Airstream trailer. He …
Bicycle built for 7: human-powered schoolbus & social fitness by Kirsten Dirksen on August 2, 2011 San Francisco-based artist Eric Staller wanted to take his art to the street so he built a bicycle for 8. …
Manhattan shoebox apartment: a 78-square-foot mini studio by Kirsten Dirksen on July 27, 2011 A couple years ago, Manhattan architect Luke Clark Tyler lived in a 96 square foot apartment. Instead of upsizing with …
Save seeds: a backyard gardener’s guide by Kirsten Dirksen on July 26, 2011 One of the best ways to guarantee tasty, hardy, relatively disease-resistant organic, heirloom vegetables is by saving seeds. Instead of …
Kangatarians and eating kangaroo as an ethical meat by Kirsten Dirksen on July 18, 2011 Before 1788, kangaroo was a popular meat in Australia. Then the Europeans arrived with their sheep and cattle and dramatically impacted local …
Velomobile: no gas, burns calories, safe like a car, it’s fun by Kirsten Dirksen on July 13, 2011 Most Americans have never seen one before. When Stephen Mosca takes his out on the street, he says he’s treated like …
Chevy Volt at home: LinkedIn exec charges at 120V by Kirsten Dirksen on July 4, 2011 It’s America’s most fuel efficient compact car (according to the EPA). It’s an EV, but it’s got a range of 379 …
Space-saving furniture that transforms 1 room into 2 or 3 by Kirsten Dirksen on June 27, 2011 At a time when many of us – due to finances, the environment or increasing urbanization- are trying to put our …
Rooftop hydroponics on NYC: serving produce from upstairs by Kirsten Dirksen on June 20, 2011 Chef John Mooney believes so strongly in local food that for his latest restaurant in Manhattan’s West Village, most of his …
Alternative American Dream: less house & stuff, more travel by Kirsten Dirksen on June 13, 2011 Last year, Peter and Mary Rowan found the perfect home to provide more space for their family of five. Just as …
