Filed under: Hot Topic, Resources, Sustainable Living, Uncategorized | Tags: 2nd life, environment, hot topic, recycle, reuse, Waste, Water Savings
The need for used items to have a secondhand life is increasing both in the U.S. and around the world. We unpack where your used, discarded and donated stuff ends up after its left your possession.
— Read on www.wbur.org/onpoint/2019/11/12/travels-through-the-afterlife-of-our-discarded-stuff-in-secondhand
Excellent and important topic!!
Filed under: Hot Topic, Resources, Sustainable Living, Uncategorized | Tags: architecture, building knowledge, climate, environment, Florida, nature, seawater rise, Sebastian Eilert, Sebastian Eilert Architecture, south florida, Sustainable Architecture
First of 3 parts looking at the concept of climate gentrification in Miami. Does seawater change where future developments will happen? Taking over high ground LIttle Haiti and Liberty City for future developments may suggest that it is a real consideration.
Listen to the podcast through WLRN.
The sea level is rising–and so is the rent. WLRN and WYNC studios present the first episode of a three part series on climate gentrification.
— Read on http://www.wlrn.org/post/there-goes-neighborhood-miami-part-1-stakes
Filed under: Hot Topic, Sustainable Living, Uncategorized, Waste, Water Efficiency | Tags: environment, Waste, Water, Water Savings
www.instagram.com/tv/B4eb2MLFXm_/
Filed under: Building knowledge, design, Green Art Store, Hot Topic, Resources, Sustainable Living, Uncategorized | Tags: Architect, coffee table book, design, environment, Green Art Store, hurricane, Sebastian Eilert, Sebastian Eilert Architecture Miami Green Sustainable Building
It is an honor to be published in this amazing coffee table book out of Spain, highlighting 30 world architects. Content is both in English and Spanish.
Sebastian Eilert of Sebastian Eilert Architecture features two projects that highlight sustainable and durable design in sub-tropical climates, such as Miami, Florida. The Moorings and Triana residence also highlight design versatility for this type of climate while complying with strict building code regulations to exceed 175 mph winds for Hurricane safe design.
You can see the projects on the company website and find the book in the Green Art Store here.
Filed under: Air Quality, Hot Topic, Materials, Resources, Sustainable Living, Uncategorized, Waste | Tags: Air Quality, anti plastic, climate, environment, plastic free
Following the passage of the Sustainable Shopping Initiative (House Bill 2509), a bill eliminating single use plastic carry out bags, Oregon has become the third state to pass a policy addressing this chronic source of plastic pollution via the legislature. Through a strong alliance of business, environmental and waste management professionals, the bill passed with the Oregon Senate today and is now headed to the Governor’s office. With the inclusion of restaurants, Oregon’s Sustainable Shopping Initiative is set to be the most comprehensive bag ban policy in the nation.
— Read on http://www.surfrider.org/coastal-blog/entry/oregon-passes-strongest-plastic-bag-ban-in-the-country
Filed under: Hot Topic, Resources, Sustainable Living, Transportation and site, Uncategorized, Waste | Tags: climate, Coral Gables, environment, hurricane, hurricane season, hurricane season 2019, Miami, miami Dade, miami Dade hurricane, Sebastian Eilert, south florida
…well it starts every year on June 01 and it is upon us once more. In South Florida the annual preparations have already been underway. As we learned over the last few years, the range of hurricanes is expanding and their reach is far and wide.
Miami Dade however has a excellent Hurricane Readiness Guide. It covers Planning for a storm, what to do during a storm to stay safe as well as post-storm safety. It has plenty of links very relevant to the region, but also applicable to any area that may be affected.
Particularly useful is the DOOR HANGER PROGRAM to let passer by’s know that the house is safe or in need of help when conducting a “windshield sweep” of an affected area.
The guide also includes a Strom surge map for the area to understand some of the forecast data and warnings that will be broadcasted. Of course NOAA has the official Hurricane Center site and tracking, but your local news outlet is sure to cover any storm from warning to after effects.
BE SAFE!
Filed under: Building knowledge, Construction and Permits, design, Hot Topic, Resources, Sustainable Living, Uncategorized | Tags: Architektur, bauhaus, design, Sebastian Eilert
Inside and beyond those white boxes, there are ideas for building a better world.
— Read on www.architectmagazine.com/design/what-we-did-not-learn-from-the-bauhaus_o
Great article on the bauhaus school of thought…relating it to today’s designs. Critical thinking always welcome!
