Slowly, but surely Israel is catching on to the idea of green building. We are wondering if the Israeli-style new “green” building neighborhood set to take over 650 dunams of land in Kfar Saba is really as green as it boasts.
A while back we read about single-family homes to be built there (a la white picket fence middle America suburbia) replete with tree-lined neighbourhoods and recycling and compost compartments built into the kitchen. Although solar energy panels were mentioned, implementing green technologies and concepts does not necessarily green a building or neighborhood make.
Israel is too small to keep developing its open spaces. We’d like to see a movement happening, where more people are encouraged to go green in the city — by revamping old apartments into shiny new green abodes. Have any good ideas to make this happen?
All the life of a sloth. Karin talks about all she knows on the Slow Food Movement.
One way of greening is economizing space and where better place to economize than than in your own home… Here are a few tips for making your home bigger:A flat screen mounted on the wall eliminates the need for a TV stand or armoire, it also looks sleek and great!Paint the walls and ceiling in a continuous color to make the room seem taller. Paint moldings, doors and the like in the same color as the walls. Strongly contrasting elements chop up the space.Miltitaskers: A daybed that converts into a comfy guest bed, for instance, is a great space saver that precludes the need for another piece of furniture.Use furniture that is scaled appropriately to the room. For example, an oversize sofa will eat up too much space in a small room.Provide good illumination, which will enhance the sense of space.
Thinking back to picnics as a kid I can still hear my parents’ voices telling me to leave the place cleaner than how we found it.
