Deadline: Jan 29, 2010 - Next Generation Design Contest!!!

I just became aware of this a few days ago, hence me posting a few minutes before ringing in the New Year. To start the year off right, "...provide one small(but brilliant and elegant) fix—leading to an incremental (or dramatic) change in sustainability."

Ready...set...go!

Green terraced office

Check out these beautiful green terraced offices.

Also, for you insatiable permies, a few more uncommon resources.

Green Jobs Guidebook and green jobs in Singapore!

I've talked to a few folks recently who wanted more information on all the jobs available in the green field, here's a great online resourceto help.
And if you're looking for some work or green opportunities in the future, try Singapore.

Living Bridges

Growing stronger with age, what better way to make a bridge than with tree roots?



Could a living floor be too far in the future...or does it already exist?

And lest we forget....

Top 10 architecture books of 2009

Can you believe we are into the second half of December? I hope everyone is enjoying all of the "best of 2009" lists. Here's another one, the top 10 architecture books of 2009 . And there should be more good lists floating about, as it's the end of the "zeros" or "aughts" or "naughts" or "singles" or whatever that decade that we have just lived through (but has yet to be universally named) was called. Anyone got a good name for this decade coming up?

Next generation green roofs may be...

...intentionally designed as resting spots for migratory birds. More folks are starting to think like us, me gusta.

12 kinds of bananas...and a partridge in a pear tree

Exotica Rare Fruit Nursery is on the verge of closing and what a shame that would be. Look at the amazing varieties they have available! Seriously, 100 varieties of pomegranates???

Exotica Rare Fruit Nursery is at 2508-B East Vista Way, a half-mile south of Gopher Canyon Road. Hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. Call 760-724-9093.

50 Best Inventions for 2009

A hydroponic farming system developed by some smart folks at Valcent goes beyond just growing food upward, it goes outward too. Smart cookies.

Slow food movement goes city wide with the "Cittaslow"

Who's up for a roadtrip? A small town in British Columbia, Canada is the first Slow food city . Does anyone know if Sonoma went Slow later in November?
While we're taking our time, here's a little somethin' about slow money.

Sustainable soccer stadium/sports hall/shopping center in Slovenia

It's rare that a story comes along with such alliterative potential, to the rescue is this sustainable soccer stadium .

For up-to-date pictures, check out the architect's website .