ZigZag Coffee TableFebruary 24, 2009
The ZigZag coffee table designed by Tsai Design Studio is a modern interpretation of traditional Chinese furniture patterns. The traditional patterns are mostly found as details on window screens and... Read More
Aloft is arisingFebruary 2, 2009
Things in Tempe are looking up. aloft, the first Tempe hotel in nearly ten years, will open February 5, 2009, nearly seven weeks ahead of schedule. Geared toward the high tech-traveler, it’s a... Read More
Audi A1 Sportback conceptJanuary 6, 2009
At the Paris Motor Show in October 2008, Audi introduced a new version of its hybrid technology in the form of the A1 Sportback concept. The Sportback is a five-door four-seater based on the three-door... Read More
Twig & Twill: Making the Planet Better One Person at a TimeNovember 23, 2008
Ivy Ciolli wants consumers to know that the average person spends about a third of their life sleeping, give or take. Enter Twig & Twill, the eco-friendly specialty store Ciolli co-owns with her... Read More
Matt Mays: Blurring the Line That Separates Humanity From NatureNovember 22, 2008
“Riding my bike is often my daily dose of Zen,” says green artist Matt Mays, “I get to see, hear, taste and smell everything around me. I’m vulnerable, humbled and, at times,... Read More
Chevy Volt-Return of the EV IINovember 12, 2008
In a truly sustainable world, the automobile would be an infrequently used mode of transportation. Neighborhoods would contain the stores, shops and restaurants within walking or bike riding distance... Read More
San Francisco: A World Of ExperienceNovember 10, 2008
San Francisco is one of those cities that is whatever visitors want it to be. Once referred to as the Paris of the West, a better description might be the world of the west. Visitors can circle... Read More
Volvo ReChargeNovember 9, 2008
Last year Volvo announced an aggressive long-term plan to drastically reduce emissions throughout their entire line of cars. Initially, Volvo released Flexifuel lower emissions vehicles, cars that can... Read More
Tesla RoadsterNovember 7, 2008
The Tesla Roadster may not be the first eco-exotic sports car, but it is definitely making the most noise. Headed by new CEO Ze’ev Drori and backed by PayPal creator Elon Musk, the Roadster is... Read More
Th!nkNovember 6, 2008
Sweden car company, Think, has been making electric cars for 17 years. In April, Think announced a North American division, which will demonstrate the Think city next year with sales beginning in late... Read More
Eco-FurnitureNovember 5, 2008
Tie Break Modular Sofa If you need more proof of green hitting the mainstream, Roche-Bobois is Exhibit A. Between modifying their manufacturing and delivery methods, launching a dedicated green website... Read More
Lightning GTNovember 5, 2008
The Lightning Car Company is the British entry into the electric sports car ring with the Lightning GT. The Brits took a different approach to the design by incorporating the Hi-Pa Drive™ motor (say... Read More
Don’t Go GreenNovember 5, 2008
Forget about global warming, deforestation, the energy crisis and overflowing landfills. They are out of your control. Ignore the polarizing green politics. Ignore the green activists. They have their... Read More
Ronn ScorpionNovember 4, 2008
Ronn Car Company chose to go a different way with the Scorpion, utilizing hydrogen fuel injection. The car produces hydrogen during vehicle operation through electrolysis of water generated from the... Read More
Venturi FetishNovember 3, 2008
The Venturi Fetish debuted at the 2004 Paris Motorshow to create a new segment of the sports car, proving electric automobiles can carry on the tradition of performance and driving pleasure. Fetish,... Read More
