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sustainable style : new york city
As we explore and build our sustainable New York community we prefer to concentrate on doing more good rather than less bad; as we are fond of saying, "the world is full of possibilities to look fabulous, live well and do good." New discoveries in the city:
- Shop for smart, delicious fashion at Gomi
- Travel with hybrid style: OZOcar service
- "Dinner & Drinks" -- SSF NYC's first local chapter event
Natural selections...looking fabulous, living well
- Loyale : The recipient of Collage Foundation's Youth Award (presented with SSF's OSSA Awards last spring) has recently been selected by the founder of Calypso, Christiane Celle, and commencing in March, will be available at locations throughout the U.S. Inspired by understated sophistication, alluring fit and organic textiles, Loyale will launch a day-wear collection including dresses, skirts and tops for both the fashion and environmentally conscious. : Loyale :
- Gomi : The place to go in NYC. This cute eco-boutique in Manhattan's East Village is bursting with well-designed, environmentally-friendly pieces. Where else can you load up on stewart+brown, bambu, Weleda, recycled baubles and free trade coffee all under one roof? : 443 East 6th St (1st & A) : gominyc.com :
On the horizon...local sustainable style
submissions by Jill Danyelle, NYC’s premier blogger on style and sustainability -- fiftyrx3.blogspot.com
- Beyond Green : Toward a Sustainable Art : Beyond Green exhibits work from artist's using sustainable design strategies. This is one of the first exhibitions to group artists around the sustainable theme that is often associated with architecture and design. Until May 7th at the Museum of Art and Design : Beyond Green :
- Sustainable Art: Andrea Zittel : Critical Space will run from January 26th through May 27th at the New Museum of Contemporary Art in NYC. It is Zittel's first comprehensive solo exhibition in the United States. It features the work she has created under the name A-Z Administrative Services. Her Living Units, Escape Vehicles and the complete line of A-Z Personal Uniforms are on view as will new work developed at A-Z West, the artist's studio in California. Andrea will also be exhibiting her Wagon Stations that are small mobile units on the A-Z West settlement which have been customized by invited individuals. The exhibit at the Whitney will run from February 9th through May 7th : Andrea Zittel :
- Green Table : Head down to this sustainable restaurant in Chelsea Market this March and they will donate 10% of their net profit to the Cloud Institute. The Green Table features handcrafted, organic and sustainably-grown wines and beers, along with a seasonal menu that changes daily.
The Cloud Institute was created in response to the growing need for educational materials and professional development focused on sustainability. : Chelsea Market : 75 Ninth Avenue : 212.741.9174 : : cloudinstitute.org : : Green Table :
More Special Events
- "Dinner & Drinks" at The Plant in DUMBO : SSF NYC will be hosting delicious monthly dinners at a few spots around town, the first at our new favorite: The Plant in DUMBO. The dinners feature new discussions themed around sustainability and its accessibility in NYC. Email for an invite. organicumbrella.com : The Plant in DUMBO
- Environmental Film Festival : An inspirational film festival not to miss. Washington, D.C. March 16-26. dcenvironmentalfilmfest.org
- Grow: Design for Sustainability : Saturday March 25th Presented by the New York Chapter of AIGA : The professional association for design. A major transformation is underway in business and society. After years of discussion but limited action, leaders of industry are finally turning their attention to the state of the planet and are shifting their focus towards business practices that address the increasing realities of climate change, social concerns and global citizenship. : 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. at Lighthouse International : 111 East 59th Street (Between Park & Lexington Avenues) : : AIGA :
- South by Southwest : SSF NYC Chapter Chair Kelly Cox will be down in Austin this month during the very incredible South by Southwest Festival to film and explore 'Green' Austin for the Natural Resources Defense Council. Any recommendations or other NY'ers heading down be sure to drop a line to be part of the filming : South by Southwest :
How to Do Something! good just by sitting on your couch...
Urban Organic: What’s in Season?
One of the many specialties about living in New York is being able to get anything delivered. Pinot Noir, Macallan (aged 18 yrs), eggs, sushi, laundry and now added to my list is organic produce. Urban Organic delivers a box chock full of seasonal local, fresh, organic produce for $25 to my 6th floor walk up apartment every week. You can order bigger boxes and items by the bulk all from the comforts of your cramped, shoe-box sized east village pad. : Urban Organic :
US Green Building Councilfiled in online sourcebook: architecture | seattle | urban planning | [sea] architecture | [sea] urban planning March 3, 2006
The US Green Building Council is the nation’s foremost coalition of leaders from across the building industry working to promote buildings that are environmentally responsible, profitable and healthy places to live and work. Developers of the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Green Building Rating System, the USGBC is leading a national consensus for producing a new generation of buildings that deliver high performance inside and out. [US Green Building Council]
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Turning Green: A Guide to Becoming a Green Design Firmfiled in online sourcebook: interior design March 3, 2006
This guide was developed to assist interiors designers who want to integrate sustainable design principles into their firms’ business principles and practices. It encapsulates the knowledge and insights of the 13 designers and team members at Associates III, a residential and hospitality interior design firm in Denver, Colo., that sustainability needed to be not just a part of their design practice but a guiding philosophy underlying their approach to every design project they undertook. This handy guide is the result. [Turning Green] (pdf)
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Sarah Susanka's Not So Big Housefiled in online sourcebook: architecture March 3, 2006
Rather than spend money on bigger, Sarah Susanka thinks it's better to spend it on better: on space you can use, on details and quality. She's as interested in sustainability and energy-efficiency as in good design and effective use of space, so even though the house isn't big, it certainly is green. [Not So Big House]
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San Francisco Institute of Architecturefiled in online sourcebook: architecture | san francisco | [sf] architecture March 3, 2006
SFIA was created to offer new alternatives in design education while retaining the best features of exceptional traditional schools. In the process of creating one of the first and most comprehensive programs in Ecological Design in the U.S., they are developing curricula and textbooks in cooperation with other schools in an emerging Ecological Design Consortium. Above all, SFIA is dedicated to helping all students reach their highest creative potential. [San Francisco Institute of Architecture]
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International Sustainable Solutionsfiled in online sourcebook: architecture | seattle | [sea] architecture March 3, 2006
ISS believes that with progressive leadership and emerging experience in sustainability, the Pacific Northwest can offer its products and services to a world market. They work with government, corporations and non-profits to encourage sustainability through exloring global best practices, assisting in local implementation of these practices, and working to develop opportunities to provide products and services to the rest of the world. [International Sustainable Solutions]
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Green Building Pagesfiled in online sourcebook: architecture March 3, 2006
The Green Building Pages are a large sustainable building materials database and design tool for the environmentally and socially responsible designer, builder and client. Their mission is to communicate comprehensive, current, and transparent information to enable building industry professionals and consumers seeking a healthy, sustainable lifestyle to choose building materials that preserve health, the environment, and whose production and manufacture processes promote social equity and economic sustainability. [Green Building Pages]
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Greenbuild Conferencefiled in online sourcebook: architecture March 3, 2006
Greenbuild is an annual international conference that puts everything about green building under one roof. Each year, thousands of green building industry professionals come together to learn about the latest advancements in green building design, construction, project financing and building management. Their mission is to deliver an educational program that highlights benchmarks of sustainability, including site location and development, water use, energy, materials, indoor environmental quality, biophelia, health and productivity, financing and more! [Greenbuild]
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Environmental Design Library at UC Berkeleyfiled in online sourcebook: architecture | san francisco | [sf] architecture March 3, 2006
UC Berkeley's virtual library has just about everything anyone would ever want to know about green building and design. Building codes and specifications, home design, building materials, civic projects, journals; you name it, they pretty much have it, and their website will help you find it. [UC Berkeley Environmental Design Library]
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Environmental Home Centerfiled in online sourcebook: architecture | seattle | [sea] architecture March 3, 2006
A super source for green building materials, Environmental Home Center's selection includes non-toxic paint, natural carpets, sustainable wood products, energy-efficient insulation and people-friendly cleaning supplies. A handy how-to guide and list of faq's help you stay smart and build/paint/renovate green. They know that together, we can build a better world. [Environmental Home Center]
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Dogwood Initiativefiled in online sourcebook: architecture March 3, 2006
Dogwood Initiative helps people in British Columbia change the balance of power to create healthy, prosperous communities by promoting dialogue and facilitating collaborative action. They help communities gain more control of the land and resources around them so they can be managed in a way that is sustainable for future generations. [Dogwood Initiative]
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Architecture for Humanityfiled in online sourcebook: architecture March 3, 2006
Led by sustainable design superstart Cameron Sinclair, AFH's mission is to promote architectural and design solutions to global, social and humanitarian crises. Recently, this has included work with tsunami victims in Sri Lanka and India and a project to help in the aftermath of Hurricane Emily in Grenada. Whatever they're up to, Architecture for Humanity creates opportunities for architects and designers from around the world to help communities in need. [Architecture for Humanity]
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Vista Window Filmfiled in online sourcebook: architecture March 2, 2006
Vista is a micro-thin protective layer for windows that helps control the environment in any room, improving the temperature, energy use and lighting, and cuts down on fading on interior items. Made in an ISO 9001-certified factory, their products let light and energy in, help keep glare out and won't let too much heat or cold escape. [VISTA Window Film
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Rana Creekfiled in online sourcebook: architecture | los angeles | [la] architecture March 2, 2006
Ecology is the foundation Rana Creek's work. As an environmental restoration and consulting firm, they attempt to replicate nature's cycles, structure, function and diversity; the goal is to restore biodiversity and preserve healthy ecosystems through an integrated design/build processs. They employ scientists, ecologists, planners, designers, contractors and horticulturalists to tackle just about any sustainable design project. [Rana Creek]
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