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The Bathroom Reinvented: Hyphae

Ecologist Brent Bucknum, principal of Hyphae Design Lab in Oakland, California, shares the ABC's of re-routing a home's waste water (greywater) to sustainably irrigate gardens and other green...

07.22.09
LEIF 2009

The Inaugural LEIF 2009 event is an exclusive, intimate event that will convene professionals and thought-leaders from a multitude of backgrounds, industries, interests, and countries to work...

09.28.09
CRUDE: Director Commentary

An inside look at the infamous $27 billion "Amazon Chernobyl" case, CRUDE is a real-life, high stakes legal documentary involving global politics, the environmental movement, celebrity...

09.08.09
Greywater Installer's Course

This course is designed for people with either basic plumbing,landscaping, or permaculture skills who want to learn how to design and...

09.01.09
Urban Beekeeping

Convinced that the current decline in bee numbers is the result of their ‘enslavement’ to industrial processes, urban beekeeper Kirk Anderson and bee aficianado Amy Seidenwurm will...

08.20.09
Composting 101: Carrot Tops, Castings, and Creative Reuse

This workshop, led by sustainability coach Deborah Tull, offers a down-to-earth approach to understanding the A to Z of how to compost in your own backyard.

08.13.09
How to Make a Succulent Quilt

Denise King will be coordinating the construction of a “succulent quilt”, which will be made from donated plants and put on permanent display in the neighborhood. The succulent quilt is...

08.07.09
Public Fruit Jam 2009

Machine Project and Fallen Fruit Collective unite to present this communal jam-making session/workshop. Bring along your home-grown or public fruit and any clean, empty glass jars you have. At the...

07.31.09
Upcyling Is the New Recycling

Designer/artist Rebecca Yaker— noted for her myriad takes on the Sock Monkey—shows how to “upcycle” your clothes into new and delightful attire.

07.01.09
Design S: Swedish Design Award

This exhibition will feature 19 shortlisted entries to Sweden’s biggest design award competition, which focuses on design for sustainability issues including climate, the environment, the...

06.04.09
Dwell on Design Architectural Movie Night and Mobile Restaurant Row

On Saturday night, leave the super-villains and animated penguins at home and join us for an architectural night at the movies. With popcorn in hand, we'll be filling the seats for the Los Angeles...

05.27.09
What Is Green Architecture? with Werner Sobek

The Goethe-Institut New York presents What Is Green Architecture?, a series of conversations, lectures, and events exploring the cutting-edge developments in the field and their impact on...

05.08.09
How to Make Your Older Building More Energy Efficient

Explore the link between historic preservation and green design to see how preservation can enhance energy efficiency. This workshop will give owners/stewards of historic houses and multi-family...

04.24.09
Project Earth Day Fashion Show and Design Competition

Project Earth Day is dedicated to green design principles and sustainability, and to providing a platform for environmental responsibility and innovation within the fashion industry. Brought to you...

04.20.09
Los Angeles vs. Las Vegas: Which is the Most Unreal City in America?

Reality has hit both cities: water grows scarce, space is tighter, cars clog roads and pollute the air, and money is disappearing. Zócalo hosts a panel of experts—including architect...

04.13.09
Hands-on Greywater and Rainwater Workshop

Interested in learning how to retrofit a home to collect rainwater and recycle greywater? Come to this double workshop on rainwater/greywater to learn how. The morning will be about rainwater...

04.13.09
Finnish Design & Sustainability

Interior architect Esa Vesmanen will delve into Scandinavia’s continued commitment to alternative energy, conservation, urban planning, and ecologically and socially sustainable architectural...

04.13.09
The LA Garden Show

This is a three-day celebration showcasing sustainable gardening practices and edible plants, from fruits and vegetables to herbs and grains, and their decorative and functional uses in gardens....

04.09.09
From Farm to Table: New York City's Local Food Movement

Join Dan Barber, Executive Chef/Co-owner of Blue Hill at Stone Barns and Blue Hill; Michael Hurwitz, Director of Greenmarket; and Ian Marvy, Director and co-founder with Michael Hurwitz of Added...

04.07.09
Modern Planters: Urban Gardens

Need help planning out your window boxes, planters or roof top gardens? Toni Ann Flanigan from Philadelphia Gardens, Inc will be at the Philadelphia DWR Studio to do a presentation on container...

04.06.09