You may have noticed that we've been "dwelling" on green living in many posts as of late, but we're not the only ones!
Modern design and "green" living have been naturally intersecting for quite some time now. However, over the last year or two this topic has been slowly breaking into the mainstream consciousness. We recently got our hands on a early copy of the September 2006 issue of Dwell Magazine and it is completely centered on "Green Going Mainstream." Some great features in this issue include:
The magazine itself has been printed on recycled paper!
A poignant Editor's Note on how green living has been sexed up for the mainstream, but that there is much to be done in regards to green architecture.
A fantastic story on Architecture for Humanity's new book Design Like You Give a Damn.
An article on sustainable wood flooring options.
A two page spread of Eco-Impact tips provided by the increasingly popular IdealBite.com resource.
A lengthly article titled "How Transportation Shapes America."
A feature on an alternative paradigm in manufacturing that has been championed by Michael Braungart and William McDonough's book Cradle to Cradle.
Plus, too many other great things to list!
This might be the only place online where you can get a sneak peak at this issue. But if you can't wait until it hits your bookstore, these resources have plenty of wonderful things to offer regarding green living: Treehugger.com, IdealBite.com and Inhabitat.com. Don't forget to tell them the PrairieMod Squad sent you!
Image courtesy of Dwell Magazine
saw it. superficial greenwashing at its finest. Dwell is to sustainability what candy is to a healthy diet.
Posted by: james | Aug 01, 2006 at 01:46 AM