Addressing the natural and built environment from a different perspective, we taking a cue from Japan, with regard to sustainability in a social and cultural context- more specifically, the Echigo-Tsumari Art Triennial, the world's largest public art festival, occurring every three years in the Niigata Prefecture.
The initial phase of an installation of a 4.725 kW system in Laguna Beach began last week. Due to the authentic style, material, and detailing of this 1920's hacienda, maintaining the current aesthetic was of key importance. The location of the photovoltaic array was selected to provide for maximum solar exposure, while being virtually invisible from both the interior and exterior of the home.
Today is Blog Action Day, and MYD is pleased to participate in this global event that brings organizations, companies, and individuals from across the globe together to address a single critical issue that affects all of us. This year the topic is water, and we'd like to encourage conservation and awareness of ways we can enact change on both individual and collective scales.
Last weekend marked the opening of a new interactive exhibit at The Ecology Center about water conservation and green living. A collaboration with Hurley H2O, and Zago, this visually-engaging multi-media installation takes visitors on a educational exploration that incorporates art, community, and critical environmental issues.
Green roofs are becoming incorporated into our built environment at an increasing rate, as evidenced by the growing number of both large and small scale installations in urban, suburban and rural locations, in a wide range of climates...
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