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
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
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
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.
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
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
