how green is my city?
- "retrofitting is the best way to clean up urban living" - David Biello
- The planning of new eco-cities generates buzz, but retrofitting existing metropolises to the environmental friendly would be more effective because they already house so many people
- Readying today's cities for the future will require both high-tech and low-tech changes
- The solution needs to take the future into account.
- New York City and other existing metropolises need to be updated to lessen their impact on the environment and boost their sustainability.
- Cities adapting to a world transformed by global warming is increasing energy efficiency and reducing greenhouse gas emissions to stave off even more catastrophic climate change.
- 17% of the energy used by building in the US.
- Tailpipes in the US spew 1.7 billion metric tons of CO2 a year.
- Artist's conception of Dongtan, a sustainable city that China planned but has not built
- Island and now pays as much as $100 a ton to move waste hundreds of km away.
- Existing cities will need cutting edge technology to help achieve their long-term sustainability
Inspiring work from around the world that is bringing nature back into our cities: from urban farming initiatives, guerilla gardening, and architectural visions, to furniture, products, and other everyday objects that use plants in a functional or aesthetic way. Some of the included projects are changing the landscapes of our cities as a whole, while others can make our own streets and homes greener—most importantly, all are trying to get people to think differently.
An entertaining and socially relevant compilation for everyone who has an interest in a more responsible and environmentally friendly lifestyle. The article shows us how we can care for our planet without falling into hopelessness or dwelling on a bad conscience. For everyone who has an interest in a more responsible and environmentally friendly lifestyle, this entertaining and socially relevant book makes it clear that we can design our urban future in a way that's green, innovative, vibrant, and constructive.
So what?
- It's very important to make our own streets and homes greener.
What if?
- everyone falling into hopelessness or dwelling on a bad conscience then what will happen to our planet?
Says who?
- David Biello
What does it remind me of?
- This reminds me of the "My green city" book
- The planning of new eco-cities generates buzz, but retrofitting existing metropolises to the environmental friendly would be more effective because they already house so many people
- Readying today's cities for the future will require both high-tech and low-tech changes
- The solution needs to take the future into account.
- New York City and other existing metropolises need to be updated to lessen their impact on the environment and boost their sustainability.
- Cities adapting to a world transformed by global warming is increasing energy efficiency and reducing greenhouse gas emissions to stave off even more catastrophic climate change.
- 17% of the energy used by building in the US.
- Tailpipes in the US spew 1.7 billion metric tons of CO2 a year.
- Artist's conception of Dongtan, a sustainable city that China planned but has not built
- Island and now pays as much as $100 a ton to move waste hundreds of km away.
- Existing cities will need cutting edge technology to help achieve their long-term sustainability
Inspiring work from around the world that is bringing nature back into our cities: from urban farming initiatives, guerilla gardening, and architectural visions, to furniture, products, and other everyday objects that use plants in a functional or aesthetic way. Some of the included projects are changing the landscapes of our cities as a whole, while others can make our own streets and homes greener—most importantly, all are trying to get people to think differently.
An entertaining and socially relevant compilation for everyone who has an interest in a more responsible and environmentally friendly lifestyle. The article shows us how we can care for our planet without falling into hopelessness or dwelling on a bad conscience. For everyone who has an interest in a more responsible and environmentally friendly lifestyle, this entertaining and socially relevant book makes it clear that we can design our urban future in a way that's green, innovative, vibrant, and constructive.
So what?
- It's very important to make our own streets and homes greener.
What if?
- everyone falling into hopelessness or dwelling on a bad conscience then what will happen to our planet?
Says who?
- David Biello
What does it remind me of?
- This reminds me of the "My green city" book