A mail subscription only resource, but certainly worth subscribing to,
the “Living Architecture Monitor” makes both encouraging
and high quality reading.
The Spring 2008 issue provides some great stories on how buildings,
historical or modern, can be transformed using green wall
and roof techniques in urban places.
Enquiries about subscriptions can be made to:
http://www.greenroofs.org/ directly.
(image courtesy Caroline Nolan, greenroofs.org, copyright 2008.)
(copyright Monika Roleff 2008.)
May 7, 2008
The final in a series on food by Rebecca Gerendasy
director of CookingUpAStory
discussed in Part Four of a dialogue and talk by
Michael Pollan about his latest book on real food and the logic of
it, as opposed to some modern scientific substitutes.
This dialogue concerns the feedback from the book,
and the various outcomes resulting from its
discussion and circulation. There is also some
author discussion on what his focus and intention was
in publishing this work.
“In Defense of Food” is valuable reading for anyone
interested in keeping vital foods “whole”. It’s linked
in the sidebar, on Amazon. This is an interesting topic,
as good nutrition concerns everyone, offering
some real food logic.
(copyright Monika Roleff 2008.)
(copyright cooking up a story
May 7, 2008
Further on in a series on food by Rebecca Gerendasy ,
director of CookingUpAStory films, consider the views
discussed in Part Three of a dialogue and talk by
Michael Pollan about his latest book on real food and the logic of
it, as opposed to some modern scientific substitutes.
Focussing on real food, and the reasons for eating which
include cultural and pleasure aspects so vital to nutrition
and well being.
“In Defense of Food” is valuable reading for anyone
interested in keeping vital foods “whole”. It’s linked
in the sidebar, on Amazon. This is a fascinating discussion,
as good nutrition concerns everyone, offering
some real food logic.
(copyright Monika Roleff 2008.)
(copyright cooking up a story , 2008.)
April 21, 2008
MSNBC Green Roof Chicago News
In this linked article from Caroline at greenroofs.org , it’s plain to see
the value of green roofing ideas, and good evidence for
their usefulness. Some of the benefits listed are the decrease of pollution
and storm runoff, which are definite positives. If you have ever
been caught in a sudden city deluge you will appreciate this!
Green Walls and roofs
are becoming something real.
For a take on residential green roofs, this link was
supplied by Joanne, of a quirky woodland style
home with a totally green roof in Wales, UK.
(copyright Monika Roleff 2008.)
April 16, 2008
In addition to the post regarding vertical gardens on walls in urban areas…thrilled to see a very stylish example on the Firth’s eco conscious store in London adopting the idea. Learned about the store, Eco Age , on treehugger.com which is a great resource for all things green and emerging! As can be seen from the photograph of the exterior of the store, the upper story is clothed in a very calming green, beautiful to see in the city.
WorldGreenRoof.org shows other examples of greenery being incorporated into building design on roofs. Featured on the link are some stunning photographs, expanding on this brilliant idea.
(copyright Monika Roleff 2008.)
April 7, 2008
Just a quick link posted below, to show the results of
last night’s global Earth Hour activity.
It was certainly interesting to try and
read by candlelight, really took some
adjustments, but the beauty and the glow
of the different atmosphere temporarily
brought reality back to an older, bygone era.
ABC Online - Earth Hour Results
(copyright Monika Roleff 2008.)
March 30, 2008
Just a quick article to show how a brilliant
designer, Patrick Blanc , is transforming
cities with vertical gardens. Mr Blanc has
patented the vertical design*, allowing the greening
of city buildings, inside and out. Take a look
at his wonderful website gallery, “Walls”, a slideshow of
beautiful, sustainable ideas. Great concept for
getting nature back into urban places.
(copyright Monika Roleff 2008.)
*Mr Blanc’s designs are patented, therefore, are
not to be copied. Further details on site link.
March 25, 2008
Further on in a series on food by Rebecca Gerendasy ,
director of CookingUpAStory films, consider the views
discussed in Part Two of a dialogue and talk by
Michael Pollan about his latest book on real food and the logic of
it, as opposed to some modern scientific substitutes.
“In Defense of Food” is valuable reading for anyone
interested in keeping vital foods “whole”. It’s linked
in the sidebar, on Amazon. This is a fascinating discussion,
as good nutrition concerns everyone, offering
some real food logic.
(copyright Monika Roleff 2008.)
(copyright cooking up a story , 2008.)
March 18, 2008
More urban egg co-op sustainability smarts on a community basis
by film maker, Rebecca Gerendasy
“CookingUpAStory” food films. Watch and see how the
community can make things happen, on a
co-operative basis, when people get together, and
everyone involved benefits with fresh eggs every day.
(copyright Monika Roleff 2008.)
(copyright cookingupastory 2008.)
March 8, 2008
