Architecture / Design / Landscape
Dallas Urban Farms growing sustainable cash crops on Deep Ellum rooftop
Energy-efficient Facebook data center in Fort Worth to be powered by wind farm
Facebook has partnered with Citigroup and Alterra Energy to build a 202-megawatt wind farm on 17,000 acres in Clay County to power Facebook's new data center in Fort Worth. Courtesy of Facebook.
Aug. 4, 2015
Environmentally minded from the word “go” is the term one could use in describing the new Facebook data center planned for Fort Worth. And environmentalists will find many features to like about the new facility.
Marley Wind Works in Ellis County creates 'wind machines' from repurposed material
Dallas entrepreneur launches new vegan handbag line with recycled material
This vegan handbag from Cykochik, based in Dallas, incorporates recycled material. Photos courtesy of Nikki Duong Koenig.
July 10, 2015
Since launching her custom handbag company in 2003, Nikki Duong Koenig, the founder of Cykochik, wanted to create a brand that was stylish and fun but also compassionate and conscientious.
UNT offers new master's degree in sustainable interior design
June 11, 2015
As environmentally-conscious people demand greener buildings, North Texas interior designers have to keep pace with the latest trends.
Next fall, interior design students will be able to increase their knowledge on green and sustainable design by pursuing a masters in sustainability at the University of North Texas.
Gecko Hardware founder Andrea Ridout to launch new eco-friendly radio show

Andrea Ridout, founder of Gecko Hardware in Dallas, is launching a new radio show this month called "Down to Earth." It will air at noon on Saturdays on 1190AM. Gecko's mascot George the Rooster is featured on the program's theme song. Listen here. Photo courtesy of Gecko Hardware.
GSDFW Award Winner: Joan Meeks finds new purpose as commercial recycler

Above, Joan Meeks accepts the Green Source DFW Sustainable Leadership Award for Small Business from Green Source DFW project manager Phillip Shinoda in March. Photo by Libbie Simonton.
May 11, 2015
Texas Smartscape Plant Sales to pop up across North Texas starting April 11

Texas Smartscape Plant Sales, featuring Texas native and adapted plants, will be held in 22 cities across North Texas starting April 11.
April 8, 2015