Why We Do What We Do
“It is our choices, Harry, that show us what we truly are, far more than our abilities.”
- Harry Potter’s Dumbledore
Posts by: Jaime Nack
Green Hotel Review – Gili Eco Villas in Gili Trawangan, Indonesia (near Bali!)
Hello, blog readers! Sharing our latest video clip from the Three Squares Inc. youtube channel.
We recently conducted an eco audit of the Gili Eco Villas located 2 hours (by boat) from Bali, Indonesia. The owners have really taken major steps to have a minimal impact on the island and also give back to the community. They support the Gili Eco Trust which focuses on Biorock installations – metal structures which channel a low voltage current to create limestone and stimulate corral growth. The corral has been damaged due to fishing boats dropping anchor and the practice of cyanide or bomb fishing.
For more information, contact http://www.giliecovillas.com
TSI HOSTS UPCOMING GREEN BUILDING DESIGN WEBINAR (FREE)
UPCOMING GREEN BUILDING DESIGN WEBINAR (FREE)
30 minutes
Monday, November 16th – 7:30 am – 8:00 am PST
TOPIC: Navigating LEED Career Options
Three Squares Inc. presents this interactive introductory webinar to help guide you through the most popular questions relating to the new LEED version 3. Topics include:
LEED Green Associate (GA) vs. LEED AP
The career path for LEED consultants
Recent legislation’s impact on green job creation
Presenter:
Paras Nanavati, Associate AIA, LEED AP
Paras Nanavati brings six years experience in the construction industry as an architectural designer and a green building expert. He has an extensive background in all aspects of environmental planning, sustainability, and its implementation in the creative process. Mr. Nanavati earned his Bachelor’s of Architecture degree from SCI-Arc and also holds a Bachelor’s of Science in Physics from the University of Mumbai.
Reserve your Webinar seat now at:
https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/623980840
Confused about biochar?
We have heard a lot about biochar lately and find that many are confused about whether this charcoal (yes, a word which includes “coal”) can really be a good thing. This article by The Economist does a great job of explaining how biochar enriches the soil while reducing GHG emissions:
http://www.economist.com/sciencetechnology/displaystory.cfm?story_id=14302001&fsrc=rss
Check it!
Great compost signage!
An example of signage for a compost system – great job!
Sweet Green – Dupont Circle, D.C.
(photo courtesy of Aleza Remis)
Review of Hotel Madera – Washington, D.C.
On a recent business trip to D.C., we opted to stay in Dupont Circle at the Hotel Madera (a Kimpton Hotel). We were pleasantly surprised and impressed by their sustainability practices and wanted to share them with you.
Enjoy the video clip below:
Green Tech Connect Forum a Success!
Over 700 attendees representing the leading green technology firms and venture capital firms engaged in two days of presentations, networking sessions and exhibit hall demonstrations at the Pasadena Convention Center on August 1-3rd.
We are editing the video and photos from the event and will post them here shortly!
Three Squares Inc. was proud to be a part of the planning team and honored to work with the South Coast AQMD on such a groundbreaking event.
The event web site will feature all of the PowerPoint presentations in the coming weeks:
http://www.greentechconnectforum.com
Over 700 attendees representing the leading green technology firms and venture capital firms engaged in two days of presentations, networking sessions and exhibit hall demonstrations at the Pasadena Convention Center on August 1-3rd.
Three Squares Inc. was proud to be a part of the planning team and honored to work with the South Coast AQMD on such a groundbreaking event.
The event web site will feature all of the PowerPoint presentations in the coming weeks:
