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Explore - Green Culture
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A Zero-Energy Community: Part 1
Project Manager Brad Liljequist chronicles the building of the zHome, a ten-unit townhome in Issaquah, Washington—the first multifamily zero-energy community in the United States. Part 1:...
written by: Brad Liljequist09.14.11 -
Izola Laundry Bags
Have you heard about Izola? This utilitarian-retro company features five throwback lines of everyday home and bathroom products—appropriately named Scout, Maritime, Apothecary, Sport and...
written by: Kelly Cooper09.04.11 -
Kristi Reimers of Eco Carmel
In August 2010, Kristi Reimers opened the doors of her shop Eco Carmel to fulfill a dream of starting her own businesses and also to make a difference to her Carmel, California, community and to...
written by: Miyoko Ohtake08.30.11 -
Video: Studio H Chicken Coops
In our July/August 2011 family- and play-themed issue we featured three very cool chicken coops designed and built by a cadre of handy Bertie County, North Carolina, high school students. Here we...
written by: Miyoko Ohtake08.23.11 -
Yerba Buena Street Life Plan
Recently in San Francisco, the Yerba Buena Community Benefit District and CMG Landscape Architecture unveiled the Yerba Buena Street Life Plan. The plan is meant to serve as a master plan for the...
written by: Miyoko Ohtakephotos by: Miyoko Ohtake08.08.11 -
Methodology is Extended!
We are excited to announce that the entry period of our Methodology upcyling competition is extended through July 24th. Make good use of the gift of time and enter your ideas now! The submissions...
written by: Dwell Staff07.15.11 -
Zem Joaquin & Mariel Hemingway
After discussing green living on the Sustainability Stage, ecofabulous founder Zem Joaquin and actress, wellness expert and Cambria USA stonework brand advocate Mariel Hemingway gave us a quick...
written by: Erika Heetphotos by: Tammy Vinson07.10.11 -
Highlights from Dwell on Design 2011
Temperatures were sweltering in L.A. over the weekend, but the 20,000 plus attendees at our sixth annual Dwell on Design conference—who took to the Convention Center in droves—were able...
written by: Diana Budds06.28.11 -
From the Show Floor: Pecha Kucha
The Design and Innovation stage closed the day with a bang in a fast-paced Pecha Kucha-style presentation of six potentially world-changing design ideas.
written by: Carren Jaophotos by: Carren Jao06.26.11 -
From the Show Floor: Eve Troeh
Making a green decision isn’t always easy. The cost can be daunting, labeling isn’t always as helpful as it should be, and let's not get started on the myriad of marketing gimmicks out...
written by: Carren Jaophotos by: Carren Jao06.25.11 -
From the Show Floor: SoCal Ed
Before investing in that solar panel or hot new electric vehicle, one of the most immediate ways we can be more energy efficient is to look within our homes to find ways to consume smarter. Easier...
written by: Carren Jaophotos by: Carren Jao06.24.11 -
Preview: Modern Lifestyle Lounge
Modern design isn't just for mature, Marcel Breuer-loving adults. Join us at Dwell on Design—and bring your mini modernists—for a plethora of playful designs in our Modern Lifestyle...
written by: Miyoko Ohtake06.24.11 -
Green Car Test Drive
If you've ever fantasized about driving a silent, uber-green hybrid or electric car, or are thinking about buying one, come out to Dwell on Design in Los Angeles on Saturday June 25 and Sunday June...
written by: Jaime Gillin06.21.11 -
Love Earth: Eco Ideas and Designs
Victionary's new book, Love Earth, is an ode to green design—the cover is even made from the recycled scraps from the bookmaking process. Inside its cover, the volume starts with a mini-book...
written by: Miyoko Ohtake06.03.11 -
Danny Seo's "Upcycling"
In a new book out this August, upcycling ace Danny Seo guides readers through the craft of taking trash and everyday objects and transforming them into "better, brighter, and cooler things....
written by: Diana Budds06.02.11 -
Maker Faire 2011
This weekend, Maker Faire—dubbed "the world's largest DIY festival"—took over the San Mateo County Event Center for its two-day do-it-yourself, show-and-tell extravaganza....
written by: Miyoko Ohtakephotos by: Miyoko Ohtake05.23.11 -
Grow Bottles
If you live in an apartment or otherwise lack a patch in which to plant a garden, Potting Shed Creations' Grow Bottles (also available at sustainable-living shop Branch) might be your answer to...
written by: Miyoko Ohtake05.16.11 -
Golf Balls Go Green
At the end of March, the Bangor Daily News reported on a clever new development in the realm of green sporting goods: a biodegradable golf ball made of crushed lobster shells. Professor David...
written by: Aaron Britt04.24.11 -
Friday Finds 4.22.11
We have the great perk at Dwell to spend our days entrenched in the world of design. In this installment of Friday Finds, have a look at a handful of the things that caught our attention over the...
written by: Diana Budds04.22.11 -
A Tree Grows in the Dogpatch
Located in the Dogpatch neighborhood of San Francisco, Treehouse Gallery is part of a movement of contemporary artistic practice that reconsiders the gallery space as a place for community dialogue...
written by: Meredith MacKenzie04.11.11
