Category: Sustainable Design

Freedom: Reclaiming Place in Urban Space

6/6/2014

Creative Mornings at ZIBA | May 16th, 2014

Delivered as part of a monthly speaker series for the Portland design community, Mark Lakeman presents a broad overview on the power of design to transform communities and address issues of all scales. Creative Mornings is part of a global network of morning-based design-focused gatherings. The event was held at the amazing headquarters of ZIBA, one of the preeminent design firms in Portland.

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PLANT SWAP!

5/27/2014

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Friday May 30th, 2014
3:30-5:30pm
4816 SE 50th Ave (Woodstock Neighborhood)

In conjunction with City Repair's Village Building Convergence, come gather 'round in community and exchange your plants for ones that you do not have yet!

Here's how it works:
You divide your plants that need dividing before hand. Put them in a clearly labeled container & water well before travel. Bring them to our site and gather some plants from what others bring. You can bring bulbs and seeds to trade as well.

Thanks to permaculture expert Marisha Auerbach of Herb'n Wisdom for organizing this community event, as well as the wonderful energy found at Permaculture Rising & Lil' Starts!!

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Buildings That Fight Pollution

5/8/2014

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Buildings are a leading contributor to greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, due largely to their massive energy consumption, according to the EPA. Ways we can help reduce this footprint include modifying construction norms and changing our lifestyles and energy consumption habits.

This innovative decorative architectural module offers yet another strategy for reducing GHG emissions: it helps to neutralize air pollutants when installed near traffic or on building facades! Prosolve 370e has developed a superfine titanium dioxide coating that fights pollution when activated by ambient daylight.

The geometric module of these elegant embellishments is designed to maximize pollution-fighting surface area, while also creating a visually random pattern that resembles organic growth and can be easily adapted to small or large installations.

The prosolve 370e module can also create a very elegant interior installation, enhanced by artistic lighting. These examples are courtesy of enex100 at St. George's Terrace in downtown Perth, Australia.

All images and information courtesy of prosolve370e.com

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