By Sara Holt •
March 19, 2007
Photo Credit: EcoHome ImprovementThey weren’t kidding when they said living green ain’t easy. With all of the toxic home design products out on the market today, it’s often difficult to locate products that are environmentally-friendly, non-toxic, affordable, and importantly, aesthetically beautiful.In the world of green design however, the times are a-changin’, and with the birth of Berkeley’s own EcoHome Improvement, a crucial green scene player is now giving us the gift of a [...]
By Sara Holt •
March 12, 2007
Have you ever sat stuck in traffic for hours and noticed how many empty seats there are for every driver on the road? This observation is exactly what prompted Oakland-resident Stephen Cataldo to found SpaceShare, the green carpool, rideshare, and travel hub for conferences and festivals around the country. Operating from the simple goal to have “less cars. more community,” SpaceShare provides access for various festival and conference-goers to connect with fellow greenies [...]
By Sara Holt •
March 5, 2007
If you’re like most people interested in the green life, you probably have a growing obsession with solar power but haven’t been able to afford the extra $200-500 it costs to take a how-to solar workshop. Luckily, if you live near the Bay Area, you can learn how to install solar panels for free by volunteering with the amazing San Francisco-based GRID Alternatives. With a mission to “Empower communities in need by providing [...]
By Sara Holt •
February 26, 2007
Have you ever wanted to meet and network with local fellow greenies over a good brew? Then get thee to your next local Green Drinks! A self-described, “Organic, self-organizing network,” Green Drinks International is an informal monthly gathering that takes place all over the world for any and all interested in local happenings connected to the environment.Since moving to the Bay Area, attending Green Drinks has been on the top of my [...]
By Sara Holt •
February 19, 2007
Photo Credit: Village HomesIn 1973 California architect/developer Michael and Judy Corbett revolutionized community design with their blueprint for the now world-famous community called Village Homes, in Davis, CA. Starting with the idea of creating a conventional community with a green twist, the Corbetts set to work transforming 70 acres in Davis into a livable green community that was good for the people, good for the earth. By lining the carefully planned east-west streets [...]
By Sara Holt •
February 12, 2007
What is green building? For Berkeley green design/build firm owner Connie McCullah, green building is, “Achieving the future you want by building an improved and healthier present. Like everything important, it all starts at home.”
By Sara Holt •
February 5, 2007
Photo Credit: 611 EcoVillageDeciding to explore my own cityscape for some local green inspiration, I recently discovered the 7-year old Oakland Ecovillage and its founder Dan Antolioni. Talking with Dan today, I was again reminded that ecovillages seek to both address our impact on the environment and also focus on how we can create sustainable social ecosystems in the world around us.
