100 recent eco-friendly buildings

Green architecture means being aware of the responsibility implied in the construction and use of modern buildings, and there are many ways to express this rising consciousness. Some solutions, the ones generally called “passive,” are as old as the history of architecture, while others are born of cutting-edge technologies. Both approaches and many more are … Read more

The carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere surpass a historic threshold

Historic carbon peak soon to become global average Observed concentrations of carbon dioxide (CO2) in the atmosphere have exceeded the symbolic 400 parts per million (ppm) threshold at several stations of the World Meteorological Organization’s Global Atmosphere Watch network. This is a wakeup call about the constantly rising levels of this greenhouse gas, which is … Read more

Into the Wild – eco-luxury holidays in Canada

Prepare for the Bears Luxury Canadian wildlife retreat and Relais & Chateâux property Sonora Resort lies within the heart of the intimate ecological meeting place where the North Pacific waters touch the coastal rainforests of B.C. Visitors can only travel to Sonora by way of helicopter, sea plane, or boat. Sonora is the perfect place … Read more

The Perfume Foundation launches Perfumery Art School

The Perfume Foundation, one of the leading authority on environmental and health issues related to fragrances and scents, has formalised an agreement with The Perfumery Art School UK, the online school with a vocational purpose addressing perfume enthusiasts, perfumers and all those working in fragrance-related career, to certify their first online Art of perfumery course … Read more

Esxence 2013: interview with Nikolas Gleber, Essence of new Gentlemen by Friendly Fur

Nikolas Gleber-Friendly Fur: “The “New luxury” is living true values, being yourself” At this year’s Esxence Milano, 2LUXURY2 had the pleasure to meet Nikolas Gleber – creator of Friendly Fur, conceptionist at ENGEE, an innovative,  creative artist, and a true passionate about perfumes, and luxury objects of green glamour. His work is devoted to eco-responsibility, luxury … Read more

Green infrastructure: fresh herb vertical gardens

Using your wall as nature’s canvas “We are architects of vertical landscapes, using nature as our inspiration. Natural vertical gardens provide valuable lessons; teaching us about plant adaptations, ecology and sustainability.” – Michael Coraggio, Founder of greenEcoWalls. A vertical garden provide us with the holistic benefits of living plants, improving the aesthetic and overall biologic … Read more