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
“Eternal, infinite and powerful, seemingly simple yet always producing different paths,” this is how nature is perceived and described by designer Giorgio Armani. Derived from the Latin word natura, or “essential qualities, innate disposition”, nature word in ancient times, literally meant “birth”. Inspired by the emotions transmitted by the purity of nature, the new Armani/Casa … Read more
10 eco-friendly and stylish hotels in Americans’ favorite destinations according to the Hotels.com Hotel Price Index. The guests of this hotels think about reducing their carbon footprints without skipping a moment of vacation time. Here are top 10 most popular U.S. destinations (according to the Hotels.com Hotel Price Index (HPI) ramping up their conservation efforts … Read more
Stella McCartney to release Spring 2013 eyewear range The 41-year-old British designer Stella McCartney is pushing her eco-friendly agenda with the realease of first collection of optical eyewear in March 2013. McCartney’s first foray into straight-up optical wear is produces from renewable and biodegradable cellulose, bio-acetate (a material made of 54% natural sources), mixed together … Read more
ElectriCity initiative available in Rome Milano is taking a leading role towards a low carbon society. Hertz, one of the world’s largest general use car rental brand, has launched an ElectriCity initiative in Milan to provide Nissan LEAF electric vehicles for rent by the hour or day. The Nissan LEAFs can be rented from … Read more
Advanced Denim: a new concept for sustainable denim production Eco-friendly jeans Advanced Denim, a new concept for sustainable denim production, was presented at the 16th annual Green Chemistry & Engineering Conference, sponsored by the American Chemical Society’s Green Chemistry Institute. The eco-friendly technique targets environmentally conscious clothing makers and proposes a more sustainable versions of … Read more