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Low Impact Living: BIDS Partner
What Is Sustainable Cuisine?
Written by Stuart Stein, courtesy of Eat.Drink.Better.
What Has Food Become?
“Food in America is cheap and abundant, yet the vast majority of it is diminished in terms of flavor and nutrition, anonymous and mysterious after being shipped thousands of miles and passing through inscrutable supply chains, and controlled by multinational corporations. In our system of globalized [...]
Green Condos in the West
A couple of weeks back we did a feature on the great trend of green condo developments taking off all over the country– and we covered many developments in the East and South. Click here to learn about Green Condos in the Eastern U.S.
A green condo can be a wonderful alternative for (the vast majority of) [...]
Al Gore Says Energy Crisis Threatens U.S. Survival
Courtesy of CNN.com
The United States should be making all of its electricity with renewable and carbon-free energy in 10 years, former Vice President Al Gore said Thursday.
“The survival of the United States of America as we know it is at risk,” Gore said.
In a speech at Washington’s Constitution Hall, Gore touched on an array of [...]
Toyota Prius to Get Solar Power
Written by Nick Chambers, courtesy of gas2.0
Toyota’s next generation Prius, due out as early as next spring, will be outfitted with solar panels to help run the on-board electronics, according to a report from the Nikkei newspaper.
Smaller start-up car companies, such as Th!nk, have plans for solar power augmented cars on the books too, but [...]
Green Apartment Living Class
Our good friend Siel, also known as the world-famous Green LA Girl, is hosting a class tomorrow night that anyone in LA should check out. It’s on Green Apartment Living. Siel will be joined by fellow teachers Summer Bowen and Traci Reitz. The class will be held on Wednesday July 16 at the Santa Monica [...]
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- Year of College:
- Prior Chair / Adjunct Instructor, IADT and Art Institute of Las Vegas
- Favorite Interior Design Topic:
- Tenant Improvements/Offices, Custom Residential, Kitchens and Baths, Green Design, Universal Design and Aging-in-Place.
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- Marymount University, 1997 Graduate
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- Committed to collaborating with other design professionals and developing Black Interior Designer Showcase (BIDS) as a premier online industry networking presence.
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- Networking and collaborating with other design professionals while organizing youth mentoring and awareness programs.
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BIDS Lifestyle...Live Well, Be Well and Shop Well. It's all about Being Black & Green
Hello All,
The latest news from BIDS:
Spread the word:
Our newest "green forum" geared towards providing African American consumers with green products and services is now open! Join and become part of the eco-friendly movement as student and professional designers. We've lots planned for the future of this networking forum!
Media News:
BIDS Partner, "Low Impact Living" was recently featured in a segment on CNN.
Here's the link to BIDS Lifestyle:
http://bidslifestyle.ning.com/forum/topic/show… Continue
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AIA Architecture News
Each project in the "Top Ten Green Projects" awards by the American Institute of Architects (AIA) Committee on the Environment (COTE) for 2008 was evaluated on ten measures, documented extensively on the COTE Web site. These include design innovation, community context and land use, longevity, bioclimatic design, water and energy conservation, materials, and indoor environment.
The ten winners — plus one honorable mention — approach sustainable design through an exemplary integration of architecture, technology, and natural systems
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MoMA Home Delivery Prefabs Debut This Sunday!
A while back when we heard about MoMA's prefab exhibit, Home Delivery: Fabricating the Modern Dwelling, we were pretty psyched. I mean, if you can't tell by our archives with...
California Adopts Statewide Green Building Code!
[+] California adopts statewide green building code [SF Chronicle] [+] State adopts nation's first state green building codes [Bizjournal]
Blu Homes Launches Convenient, Green, Affordable Abodes
So I have some renderings and information on Blu Homes, and I've also spoken with the folks in charge of this company. They're serious about building homes that are green,...
[Updated] Gore Challenges Nation to 100% Renewable Energy Within 10 Years
Not unlike John F. Kennedy's goal to land a man on the moon, Al Gore challenges the nation to produce every kilowatt of electricity through wind, sun, and other earth-friendly...
UniCube Green Dorm Concept Takes Competition Prize
I just noticed this interesting building designed by a college student in Australia and had to mention it. Andrew Southwood-Jones conceived and rendered the building, actually a green dormitory, for...
Review: Sony Reader PRS-505 Takes the Stage!
So Sony noticed that we do a lot of book giveaways here, and they offered to let us test run a sleek, shiny, silver Sony Reader PRS-505. What's the green...
Blue Ridge Parkway Center a Model of Ecological Design
This is Blue Ridge Parkway Destination Center, a $9.8 million visitor's center near Ashville, North Carolina. As a modern structure seeking LEED Gold certification, it's garnered significant press for its...
Sopogy Shrinks CSP For Efficient, On-site Use
It seems like there's a new, cutting-edge technology in the limelight everyday and today is no exception. You've heard of CSP -- concentrated solar power, right? Well Sopogy has been...
5ive Home Secures Platinum Paper in Minnesota
A little over a year ago, we featured Shelter Architecture's 5ive and later placed it on our Top Five Super Green Modern Homes list. In a year, a lot has...
Solar Tree Concept Presents More Possibilities
Today, the writers at Ecofriend debuted this Solar Tree design by Gurdeep Sandhu. The article doesn't present any technical specs, although it does present us with another example of what...
2021 BLOGSPOT
Found on Flickr
(Image via jakeliefer)Retro TV from Wilkerson Furniture
The M21 Flat Panel Television - An LCD nestled in a retro walnut cabinet.I'm not sure there are words to convey exactly how badly I want to own this.
Mile Hi Modern Real Estate - Denver
Swanky and fun and currently for sale outside Denver for the cool low price of $295,000.And what I wouldn't give for the collection of Catherine Holm bowls displayed in the kitchen!
(Images via Mile Hi Modern)
The Artwork of Rex Ray
Recently I came across the artwork of Rex Ray - a graphic designer and artist based in San Fransisco, CA who creates the most lovely pieces using collage on wood with resin. I have to admit that I was never a big fan of collage, but his pieces are so modern and fun and remind me very much of the work by artist Jenn Ski, whom I also adore.(Images via RexRay.com)
Finds from One Stop Modern
One Stop Modern is an online shop that carries all of your needs for the modern home - everything from furniture and bedding, to lighting, hardware and bathroom vanities. Their prices are all across the board making this an affordable shopping option for most - and they have free shipping on all items.
(Images via One Stop Modern)
(Images via One Stop Modern)
Furniture Store Blog
Globus Futuristic Living Room Furniture from La Cividina
Designed by Stefano Bigi, Globus sparks the imagination about a futuristic living room. This furniture is constructed of fabric upholstery, wooden frame, and polyurethane foam. Functionally speaking, different shapes can be created by putting the pieces together as seen in...
Tao Lounger - Rearrange your Living Room Furniture in Minutes
If you like to rearrange your living room furniture then the Tao lounger may be a great piece for your home décor. The main attribute of the Tao is its ability to transform into different looks and in effect different...
Interesting Apartment Pictures
These interesting pictures are from Arch Daily showing an apartment complex in Slovenia. In the article they were named "Tetris" which is a fitting term considering how organizing shapes was the crux of that video game. It is fascinating how...
50's Retro Refrigerator and Vintage Appliances from Big Chill
I don't know about you but most of my time in the kitchen is involved in socializing and having fun times cooking and visiting friends. The kitchen is truly the most used room in most homes and it is the...
Functional Coffee Table: Mimosa by Matt Carr
Matt Carr has created this wonderful functional coffee table available at the Umbra store. When I look at the Mimosa up close it appears as a large "W" with an accompanying table top. The angular "W" creates a great nesting...
The Gorgeous Pearwood Writing Desk by Ritter Furniture
We have reviewed furniture and home products from the world's largest manufacturers with international followings, and Ritter furniture proves that bigger is not better. Wood working is a craft and the product line from the nice and small Ritter is...
"Grassy" Toothbrush or Pencil Organizer
Designer Thea Yuzyk has created this clever organizer mimicking a sod of grass. This piece has been designed to hold toothbrushes as a bathroom organizer, or can work as a pencil organizer in the form of a desk accessory. You...
See in The Dark with the Neo-Metro EBB Concept Wash Basin
Have trouble finding the sink in the dark? The Neo-Metro collection of EBB Concept bathroom basins features a colored resin deck in a vibrant or muted color of your choice to help guide the way. An optional lighting package makes...
Banana Holder and Fruit Bowl
This simple accessory called the "banana boat" is a combination banana holder and fruit bowl. This inexpensive piece was designed by David Quan. The metal arms can be folded up as in the picture, or folded down flat with the...
The "New Age" of Rocking Chairs by Eduardo Baroni
Eduardo Baroni of Brazil has a good eye for unique furniture that is great looking and in the case of these two rocking chairs, quite functional as well. The "Thinking Machine Chair" designed for Sintesi has a very informal look...
Don't Just Buy Good Design, Invest In It!
When you hear the word investment, most people think of stocks and bonds, property, or business ventures. Purchasing quality design pieces can sometimes take you through some of the same processes as your other assets. Like stocks and bonds, you...
Diverse Design Sofas and Armchairs by La Cividina
Take a look at the diverse collection of residential and commercial seating by La Cividina of Italy. Many of their modular seating systems, sofas, and armchair offerings are used extensively in hotels and office environments, but just may find a...
Amazon Kindle - The "Going Green" Gadget for Saving Trees
The Amazon Kindle first made a splash last year when it sold out at Christmas time and was hard to find. Since then the Kindle has continued to grow a great reputation in the market. Looking at Amazon today, there...
Libreria Tangram : Modern Wall Mounted Shelving by Lago
Tangram refers to an ancient Chinese game composed of seven geometric figures obtained by the breakdown of a square. Lago of Italy has expounded on the concept and given this modern interpretation of the wall mounted bookshelf life with help...
Vintage Modern Furniture: 1950s Warren Platner Lounge Chair
Here is an interesting piece of vintage modern furniture from the 1950s. This is a lounge chair by Warren Platner. Lehigh Leopold was the manufacturer for this chair and at the time had a line of desks featuring other Planter...
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What a wonderful beginning...it's scary but worth it. Just stick with it as we're all going through tough times at the moment. If I get projects in GA, will definitely keep you in mind. Looking forward to seeing your website and networking in future! No classes at the moment...I hope by 2009, wiith everyone's support we'll organize city chapters which will offer various courses.
If its meant to be, all the hard work will count and God will make it happen! Stay well!
Alicia
How are you? Well, an update: I graduated from college last month earning my BFA in Interior Design. I obtained a business license, and have started my own design firm. I am so excited and nervous! So, if you get any prospective clients looking for design assistance in Georgia, please let me know. Also, any advice you could give, let me know!! My website is:
www.cnewtondesignstudio.com
How are you? Any upcoming design seminars or events I should know about?
I just want to introduce myself and I applaud you for putting together this wonderful website. I had been searching for quite sometime for a website of this nature. I joined 2 days ago and interior design has been my passion for quite sometime. I am in my first year of college pursing my dream of becoming a designer and looking for mentors and guidance along the way. I viewed your pics and they are outstanding-well done. Nice meeting you and I look forward networking with you as I go through my journey.
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