It’s faster than a jet, can out handle a roller coaster, and it is environmentally friendly. How, you ask? Starting with only the most exciting super car to drive EVER, the Atom, then adding an electric motor. What you have then is a beautifully designed engineering masterpiece, the Wrightspeed X1. With its minimalist design, consisting of merely a frame to …
Eco-Chic Shopping Event in San Francisco – Oct 23rd 2008
If you are lucky enough to live in San Francisco, and don’t have plans on the evening of October 23, 2008- you do now. The Eco-Chic Shopping event is organized by Appel and Frank and is being held at the Recency Center in the city. Present are over 65 green designers with products ranging from children’s clothes and accessories to …
Ecobee Energy Efficient WiFi Programable Thermostat
A blend of energy efficient smarts and technological geek, this is a really cool product- if you know how to use it. The great thing is that no matter what, it will save you energy and bucks on your heating and cooling bills. A beautiful interface and clean design would compliment most any interior in some fashion as it has …
MetaForm Studio
I had the pleasure of interviewing Khader Humied, the founder of MetaForm Studio, a lighting design studio using reclaimed and sustainable materials for their magnificent pieces. Having been featured in home style magazines Dwell, Domino, New York Spaces and Natural Home Magazine, MetaForm is no stranger to praise. How did your company get its start, and what made you decide …
Junkyard Tables
As soon as i saw one of these tables, i was in love. They have everything. Reused materials, beautiful design and textures, modern style, and each one is unique. It isn’t rocket science, but it takes skill and craftsmanship. Creating elegant metal tables out of salvaged vintage American automobile hoods is a great idea, and Joel Hester does it with …
Fashionable Outerwear (with function)
With winter looming and fashion giant Vogue recently buying outdoor outfitter The North Face, clothing retailers have turned their eye to looking good in the outdoors. Its no longer just about function, just check out your local supermarket or ski slopes. With so many brands to choose from, how do you choose which brand to outfit your next excursion? Well …
Green Beer
Wind powered since 1999 and supplemented by on site energy production is just the beginning for this sustainable brewery. New Belgium Brewing produces delicious popular micro brews such as Fat Tire Ale, Blue Paddle, and Abbey. The true Belgian style brews were first created in the basement of New Belgium founder, Jeff Lebesch using re-purposed dairy equipment. A commercial (but …
Inaugural Post
Well, here it is folks, the first post on this exciting new site which will be dedicated to all things cool and green. The mission statement as it were. Here at The Chic Ecologist, we will be covering whats new and cool in the world of green living. Design, fashion and function are the highest priority and our goal is …