Category Archives: Sustainable Living

Natural Learning Initiative

Posted on October 17, 2011 by Claire

The Natural Learning Initiative is a research and design assistance program of the College of Design, North Carolina State University in Raleigh, NC. The website is rich with content, including information on projects they are involved with, services they offer, … Continue reading →

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Young farmers

Posted on September 28, 2011 by Angelyn

Rich Pomerantz is a professional photographer — who has also worked and lived on farms, among other things — who eloquently documents the lives of young farmers.  He gifts us with photographs and descriptive text to highlight these newer farmers.  … Continue reading →

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Catpods: Eco-Friendly Furniture Designed For the Feline Mind

Posted on August 19, 2011 by Claire

Cats, like other domesticated animals (humans, etc) are still a part of nature. If they were given an opportunity to choose their environment, I’m quite sure their ideal home would include something to scratch and keep their claws sharpened. Look … Continue reading →

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Advice From A Tree – Ilan Shamir, music by Bernward Koch

Posted on July 16, 2011 by Claire

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Using Nature’s Genius in Architecture: Michael Pawlyn

Posted on June 22, 2011 by Claire

This is brilliant and well worth the 14 minutes it takes to view it – trust me! How can architects build a new world of sustainable beauty? By learning from nature. At TEDSalon in London, Michael Pawlyn describes three habits … Continue reading →

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