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7 Ways to Sustainable Shopping this Holiday Season

From the get go, the phrase "sustainable shopping" seems like an oxymoron. It’s especially impossible during this holiday season, a time when malls are jam-packed with various new exciting merchandises that tickle our every fancy. Given the countless irresistible things…

neoli20 diciembre 2015

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Geoengineering to Curb Climate Change

Every year, during the climate talks such as the one happening in Paris right now, the topic of geoengineering never fails to come up. Geoengineering is just what it sounds like: engineering the Earth to achieve a favorable outcome. Apparently,…

neoli8 diciembre 2015

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Real Talk on Climate Change

Not too many people are talking about climate change. Yes, it’s in the news, it has plentiful coverage from the media people who’ve flown in to Paris to witness the COP21 talks. Various think pieces are being written about whether…

neoli2 diciembre 2015

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Resilience Is the New Green in Green Building

Much has been said about sustainability in green building. But there’s another key component that needs to come to the forefront: resilience. It’s the simple virtue of ensuring our buildings are able to gracefully withstand every possible challenge and risk…

neoli27 noviembre 2015

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A Lesson in Sustainability from Ancient Cities

Ancient cities are proving to be sustainable models for urban planning. This fact has prompted the International Union of Architects to prepare and sign a document called the Caral Letter, named after Peru’s ancient city, where the architects have convened…

neoli17 noviembre 2015

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Bill Gates and His Call for Renewable Energy

Bill Gates shows he's serious with climate change and renewable energy, hoping to inspire governments of the world. One thing is for sure: the world needs more people like Bill Gates. Microsoft’s founder and currently the richest man on Earth,…

neoli7 noviembre 2015

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October Story Roundup: Ants, Meat, Poop, Drought, and Tech Predictions

Before we let go of October, here are a few of our favorite stories that piqued our interest and gave us an insight or two about our world. Welcome to our monthly story roundup. The Meat of the Matter: WHO’s Announcement…

neoli31 octubre 2015

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Our Favorite and Notable Buildings This October

Cloud Forest and Mountain Top: Proposed Garden Skyscrapers in Singapore An ambitious fusion of nature and skyscraper is set to take place in Singapore’s Marina Bay. Lush and green: the proposed garden haven of Marina One in Singapore German studio…

neoli28 octubre 2015

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The US Surgeon General Calls for Walkability in Communities

No doubt a city's walkability is largely due to conscious urban design. Community planners and designers are thus tasked with creating cities that are both pedestrian- and environment-friendly. As far as simplicity goes, nothing beats walking as a form of exercise. …

neoli21 octubre 2015

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Giving Volkswagen and Dieselgate a Second Chance

Dieselgate isn't just about emission-cheating cars. It's also about how we need to make sure every manufacturer out there and their products live up to their claims. The long road that lies ahead for Volkswagen. (Image from EuroNews.com) http://www.treehugger.com/health/how-many-deaths-did-vw-emissiongate-scandal-cause.html…

neoli16 octubre 2015

7 Ways to Sustainable Shopping this Holiday Season

Geoengineering to Curb Climate Change

Real Talk on Climate Change

Resilience Is the New Green in Green Building

A Lesson in Sustainability from Ancient Cities

Bill Gates and His Call for Renewable Energy

October Story Roundup: Ants, Meat, Poop, Drought, and Tech Predictions

Our Favorite and Notable Buildings This October

The US Surgeon General Calls for Walkability in Communities

Giving Volkswagen and Dieselgate a Second Chance

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