Buy One Voltaic Emergency Solar Power Kit and Give One to a Hurricane Sandy Survivor

Buy One Voltaic Emergency Solar Power Kit and Give One to a Hurricane Sandy Survivor

We’ve long been fans of Voltaic, a company that makes gadget-charging solar power kits, but the importance and practicality of these products became especially evident when Hurricane Sandy knocked out our power. Now Voltaic, which was also shut down by the

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Foster + Partners Unveils Proposal for Pedestrian-Friendly Makeover of Grand Central Station

Foster + Partners Unveils Proposal for Pedestrian-Friendly Makeover of Grand Central Station

Grand Central Station is arguably one of the most crowded places in New York. Built to accommodate 75,000 people a day, the famous landmark sees more than 10 times that many on any given day. Foster and Partners have unveiled their latest plans to revamp Grand Central Terminal into a smoother, more streamlined travel hub for both commuters and the millions of pedestrians that walk through and around the historic concourse. Foster and Partners' new design updates the iconic landmark with wider indoor pathways and tons of new outdoor public plazas and mini-parks.

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How a White or Green Roof Can Keep Your Building Up to 84% Cooler This Summer

How a White or Green Roof Can Keep Your Building Up to 84% Cooler This Summer

The benefits of white and green roofs are nothing new to us, but a recent study by two top NYC universities has shed light on just how effective these non-traditional roofs can be at lowering building temperatures. Non-reflective dark roofs are known to exacerbate

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Is Local Agriculture Good for the Environment: The Hidden Costs of Food in New York City

Is Local Agriculture Good for the Environment: The Hidden Costs of Food in New York City

The locavore movement is strong force in New York City, but is eating local really the most sustainable option? The question of locally sourced agriculture versus importing food is far from settled. The Museum of the City of New York is hosting an informational

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Our parent site says it best: “Green Design Will Save the World.” InhabitatNYC contributes to that goal by providing New Yorkers with the information they need to lead a sustainable lifestyle in our nation’s biggest city. Through coverage of the city’s green culture, environmental politics, the greenest restaurants and businesses, and the latest eco-friendly events, InhabitatNYC aspires to bring our readers the resources they need to live a greener life in the concrete jungle.

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ABOUT INHABITAT NYC

ABOUT INHABITAT NYC

Inhabitat NYC is a website devoted to green design, architecture and innovation in New York City. For decades the Big Apple has been at the forefront of green living and forward-thinking urban design, planning and environmental policy. We New Yorkers live

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Iceland’s Gorgeous Passive Solar Hof House

Iceland’s Gorgeous Passive Solar Hof House

Deep in the northern chill of Iceland, just outside the arctic circle, the Hof House sits snugly within its landscape. Built on an existing estate, Studio Granada Architects salvaged whatever materials possible from the site to be incorporated into the new

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