July/August 2008: The Future of Green

Sponsored by Fuego North America

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A survey by Green Roofs for Healthy Cities shows that green roofs are thriving, with 2.4 million square feet of greenery planted on roofs between 2006 and 2007. Dwell.com blogger Audrey Tempelsman gives you the scoop on what U.S. cities are doing to make green roofing easier for all.

Check out the first installment of dwell.com's At Home With video series: Architect David Ling lives in a Manhattan loft equipped with a waterfall, a bridge, and a bed cantilevered 10 feet over a moat. This is no home for the faint of heart.

Ship Shape
It’s not the Fantasy Island of TV, but Amsterdam’s Steigereiland is charmed by the whalelike structure floating in Pieter Weijnen’s fanciful Blue House.

Echo Logical
At the Los Angeles home of City Council president Eric Garcetti and his partner, Amy Elaine Wakeland, the political is personal and green is the campaign slogan.

Hong Kong, China
Hong Kong’s architectural development can be traced through time by viewing it panoramically from the city’s stratospheric escalators. We survey the layers with local architect Rocco Yim.

Design Around the World

Come celebrate the international design destination that is Los Angeles. Hear Dwell Editor, Frances Anderton, speak about why the Los Angeles design community continues to be an exciting place for both established and up-and-coming European designers. Ligne Roset’s unprecedented European collection features a selection of renowned designers including Inga Sempé, Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec, Didier Gomez, and Arzu Faruz.

Enjoy signature French cocktails courtesy of St-Germain, hors d’oeuvres, and insightful conversation with like-minded guests. Space is limited. RSVP is required at rsvp@dwell.com.

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With its natural wood and clean, simple lines, the LAX Series of furniture by MASH Studios in Los Angeles is designed to declutter both home and mind.

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Fuego North America designs and manufactures products that challenge the status quo in outdoor entertaining. The company has created a modernist rethink of the grilling experience, providing the best in functionality, technology, and style. With pioneering designs that are original, innovative and bold, Fuego offers products that create the ultimate outdoor social hub. For more information contact Fuego North America at 888.88.FUEGO, or visit www.fuegoliving.com.