Terreform BLOG

The Impacts of Beef Production

terreforminc — Fri, 11 May 2012 17:47:47 +0000

The livestock industry makes a profound impact on the environment in a number of ways. This infographic, the third in our series, demonstrates just a few. Enjoy!

The Future of Food Production

terreforminc — Tue, 01 May 2012 17:07:41 +0000

Thus far in our exploration of contemporary food systems, we have learned that feeding the future global population will be a considerable challenge. Not only is the global population exploding, but our arable land is decreasing and the energy + wastes in the contemporary food system are vast. Concentrating local food production and eliminating, where possible, the need for large quantities of food imports, may very well be the first step in achieving a sustainable food system. The second in the New York City (Steady) State infographic series illustrates some of the issues at hand. Enjoy!

NYCSS Infographic, First in a Series

terreforminc — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 18:21:41 +0000

In the coming weeks, Terreform will be publishing a series of informational graphics related to the New York City (Steady) State project. The first of the series, seen here, is a general overview of global carbon emissions and New York City’s share. Enjoy!

Global Carbon Overview, by Terreform, Inc.

For full-size image: http://www.nycsteadystate.com/infographs/Atmospheric%20Carbon%20Exchange.pdf

Twitter

terreforminc — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 23:01:08 +0000

On Twitter? So is the New York City (Steady) State project! Follow us at @NYC_SteadyState to keep updated on our activity.

Terreform, Inc. Proposes Covering NYC With Vertical Gardens & Urban Farms to Become Self-Sufficient

terreforminc — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 19:40:45 +0000

Read full article here

Future Frontiers: The Battleground for Ideas in the 21st-century City

terreforminc — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 19:35:19 +0000

Architecture Programme Lecture Series 2011/12

Humanity: Monday 19 March 2012, 7pm – Lecture Theatre 1
Peter Buchanan and Michael Sorkin

Terreform @Buckminster Fuller Challenge

terreforminc — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 21:25:05 +0000

The Buckminster Fuller Challenge is an annual international design Challenge awarding $100,000 to support the development and implementation of a strategy that has significant potential to solve humanity’s most pressing problems. Named “Socially-Responsible Design’s Highest Award” by Metropolis Magazine, it attracts bold, visionary, tangible initiatives focused on a well-defined need of critical importance. Winning solutions are regionally specific yet globally applicable and present a truly comprehensive, anticipatory, integrated approach to solving the world’s complex problems.

Michael to judge @ WAF 2011 Barcelona

terreforminc — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 21:41:33 +0000

NYC(S)S: A Figure-Ground Switch appears in SLUM Lab Magazine

terreforminc — Fri, 30 Sep 2011 18:01:34 +0000

Holcim Foundation for Sustainable Construction

terreforminc — Tue, 20 Sep 2011 21:44:16 +0000

New York (Steady) State, presented at the Holcim Forum in Mexico City last year, received a seed grant from the Holcim Foundation for Sustainable Construction. You can see our project on their website here and check out other grantees from Switzerland, Ethiopia, New Zealand, Brazil, China and Mexico.