Local Marker Movements are now quite established in big cities. Recently there was a Maker Movement fair in Paris. It was dominated by DIY and tech, which is different compared to London Maker fairs. They are much more craft driven. Continue reading
Category Archives: SUSTAINABILITY
Selfridges’ Ocean Campaign Against Plastic Waste
In the next decade, our oceans could hold one kilogram of plastic for every three kilograms of fish. Selfridges’ Project Ocean is a partnership with charity The Zoological Society of London and the Marine Reserves Coalition committed to marine conservation and protecting the world’s oceans. Continue reading
Urban Farming Growing Trend
According to a recent study by EU rooftop gardens could grow three quarters of city’s vegetables. In recent years urban gardening, agriculture and farming have been growing globally. The Dalston Eastern Curve Garden is a good example of community garden program that has turned into a vibrant resource for the local community. Continue reading
Ecobuild 10 Years Anniversary
This year is the 10th anniversary for the world’s biggest sustainability event Ecobuild. Looking back the transformation of the event is remarkable. 10 years ago the attendants were idealistic, modern hippie types, but today it is one word that describes the whole event – big business. Continue reading
Shigeru Ban Talk
Japanese architect Shigeru Ban gave an inspirational talk at this year’s Ecobuild conference in London. His talk was entitled Works and humanitarian activities. It concentrated on Ban’s disaster relief work using cardboard material for constructing temporary structures. Continue reading
Kengo Kuma Talk
Japanese architect Kengo Kuma was giving a talk at the V&A museum titled “Power of Place”. V&A at Dundee museum in Scotland will be his first building in UK. Construction is due to start this summer. Kuma’s talk was focusing on his philosophy of balancing design with nature. Continue reading
Artificial Microclimate Park to Moscow
Zaryadye park designed by the New York’s High Line designers Diller Scofidio + Renfro will be situated in a wasteland area close to the Kremlin in Moscow. Continue reading
