As has been noted, we had a great BIG time over the two days of Sustain-a-Palooza! Here’s a bit of a recap incorporating the “gems” from the ongoing session chat, which is not to be confused with chaat, which come to think of it would have been an excellent (sweet, sour, tangy, spicy, crunchy) accompaniment. Lyngsø Sustainability […]
Global urban adoption of Smart Surfaces would cost-effectively deliver a 15% CO2e emissions reduction and 5°F of city-wide cooling—with enormous co-benefits California is trying to solve multiple problems simultaneously: rising heat, inequality, clean air & water, and making cities and neighborhoods more resilient and sustainable As average temperatures rise, and storms grow more forceful, […]
Sustainable Silicon Valley is partnering with the national Smart Surfaces Coalition to help cities make “smart” surface decisions by demonstrating the value of common sense solutions that manage the sun and rain. By using Smart Surfaces where appropriate, cities around the world can reduce extreme summer heat by several degrees, stem flooding, combat climate change, […]
Sustainable Silicon Valley is partnering with innovative San Francisco-based shower maker Nebia on a drought action project to get new advanced technology Nebia by Moen Quattro Rainshower showerheads into the hands of lucky Bay Area water utility customers through their utility conservation programs. The Nebia Quattro Rainshower exceeds EPA WaterSense standards, operating between 1.25 to […]
Photo: SiteLab Urban Studio SSV’s steadfast vision of a healthy, equitable and clean energy Bay Area, with specialized focus areas of Water, Air Quality, Mobility and Decarbonization, also includes advocating for sustainable communities and increased civic engagement. SSV is partnering/collaborating with the San Jose State University Sbona Honors Program to create a sustainable community development […]