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The theme for the first Designboost key event – DesignBoost 2007 - was ’sustainable design’. DesignBoost 2008 focused on sustainable cities with the theme ‘Long Live the City’. This year they will go deeper and look into sustainable lifestyles with the theme Design for Life. DesignBoost 2009 - Design for Life will take place in Malmö from the [...] Y-TOWN – the Shanghai based design agency – joins thequietriot.com network. Over the last years China has emerged as the new economic power house and achieved tremendous growth rates. However, the environment, energy efficiency and sustainability have not been a top priority. Y-TOWN was set up in 2006 to make a difference. Y-TOWN was founded in Shanghai [...] This week IAA in Frankfurt – the biggest car show in Europe – opened its gates to the public. ‘Green’ and ‘Eco’ are in every headline. The car industry is in deepcrisis as sales have dropped dramatically over the last year and the legal framework within the EU shifted towards much lower emissions. Will we [...] Wannenkopfhütte is a traditional mountain refuge and resort in the Bavarian Alps offering shelter, accommodation and food to hikers in the summer and skiers in the winter. Over the last years the number of guests has risen as the team now offers meeting and event facilities as well as outdoor activities. The owners are planning [...] Martin Hoenle – founder of thequietriot.com – will present at Greengaged at the Design Council in London on the 21st of September. For more details go to http://greengaged.com/events/view/design-for-life-barriers-to-behaviour-change/ The developments in spa and wellness culture over the last few years have had a profound impact on the design of bathrooms: they have grown in size and have become relaxation and living spaces. Another trend is to combine the bathroom and the bedroom into one room. Often the bath tub is placed in the [...] Philosophy thequietriot.com designs energy and resource efficient, innovative and sustainable solutions. We offer quiet design. We are a network of designers shaping spaces, products and services.
1. Spaces Cities cover less than 1% of the Earth’s surface, but generate 80% of the world’s CO2 emissions. Much attention is now focused on improving the performance of our new buildings. [...] How can we reduce congestion, emissions, our carbon footprint and retain finite natural resources? Are you a modern urban dweller who cares about his community and environment? Do you own a car or do you continue to aspire to the luxuries of modern personal transport? There is a solution: joining a car sharing club is [...] Food is one of the most important aspects in our lives, we simply cannot live without food. Whilst there is a lack of food in many parts of the world and people die from starvation, in many developed societies food and overeating is causing huge problems. How can we find a balance? Only 25% of [...] |
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