We highlight the major findings of a study released today by American Express, showing that Canada’s most wealthy individuals are going through a re evaluation of their lifestyles and attitudes. Excess and gratuitous consumption are out, says the “Inside the Affluent Space” study, replaced by a more introverted and new ‘individualist’ mindset. Fuelled by the […]
Read moreAdjectives Get Evicted
Left, Danny Bright for The New York Times; right, Andrea Mohin/The New York Times NEW ERA “We never used to say ‘reduced,’ ” says Deanna Kory, left, a broker. Bruce Ehrmann, right, a broker, says value “was uncomfortable even to talk about.” By TERI KARUSH ROGERS Published: February 27, 2009 FOR better and worse, the […]
Read moreRecyclable or recycled?
In answer to the post in Treehugger: Valcucine’s kitchen with Invitrum base units has been designed in the pursuit of eco-sustainability, which does not just mean recyclability or “made from recycled materials”. Rather, it means respecting the four main fundamentals of eco-compatibility. 1) Durability so that the consumption of raw materials and energy required to […]
Read moreZonaTortona Design introduces dynamic new projects
Milan, 12 February 2009 – As ZonaTortona Design continues its extraordinary growth trajectory, a number of innovative creative initiatives and a new ten-point Manifesto ensure that this pioneering design event remains a worldwide leader. “ZonaTortona Design is the only event of its kind with such truly international status,” Maurizio Ribotti, CEO of DesignPartners, the company […]
Read moreNew glass base units: for a 100% recyclable kitchen
Valcucine has created an innovative structure with glass base units which, eliminating the second side panel, also in glass, gives the arrangement such a clean and lightweight appearance that it looks almost ethereal. The decreased volumes imply less waste of resources and energy while the exclusive use of glass guarantees full recyclability of the unit, […]
Read moreLe fabbriche del design IX: an interview with the architect Gabriele Centazzo
We report here the interview with the architect Gabriele Centazzo for: ‘Le Fabbriche del design’ (from Casa&Design of Repubblica) The distinguishing elements of the Artematica kitchen are inspired by the special attention paid to environmental topics; is this something new or is it a trend you have always followed? «I have been basing my work […]
Read moreValcucine @ Italian Oxygen
With this Special Issue 45 + 1, Italian Oxygen, Abitare created an award to Italian inventiveness. It will be an annual award aimed at promoting new Ideas and innovative solutions in architecture, design, the arts and the urban environment. The financial prize available will also help publicize and produce a useful, promising and radically new […]
Read moreEnvironmental activist and author Vandana Shiva discusses on globalization – Turin, 23-27 October 2008
We highlight here the participation of activist Vandana Shiva at the Terra Madre 2008 International Forum on Future of Food and Agriculture on the 23-27 October 2008 in Turin, Italy. In 2002 Vendana Shiva was awarded with the Premio Mazzotti for Literature – section Ecology; in that occasion she also met Mr. Gabriele Centazzo, chief […]
Read moreBrazil announces plan to slow Amazon deforestation by 70%
From Treehugger we report here this important news. A few months ago Brazil announced that rates of deforestation in the Amazon increased 3.8% over the previous year and that it would be taking steps to crack down on illegal logging, land clearing (sometimes by burning) and illegal settlements. The country also established the Amazon Fund […]
Read moreEco-friendly kitchen: F**** (4 stars) Japanese Standard
The air we breathe in our kitchen can become polluted by the toxic emissions from the stains and glues used to make furniture. At Valcucine, we do sample testing to make sure that our kitchen cabinet components do not release volatile substances into the air that can damage your health. We also check to be […]
Read moreEco-friendly home delivery: fabricating the modern dwelling
“Home delivery: fabricating the modern dwelling” (at New york’s moma from July 20 to October 20) takes a look at the past, present and future of the prefabricated house. While the museum’s galleries present a historical account (58 projects carried out over the course of 180 years), outside there will be a chance to look […]
Read moreAlain Robert aka Spiderman
Alain Robert aka Spiderman in his last climbs, in New York and Frankfurt, showed a clear eco message to warn everyone about global warning.
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