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Budget-friendly Green Hotel: The Element Times Square West
By Sara Bliss on February 22, 2011I was recently invited to tour Starwood’s green hotel brand’s first NYC property, The Element New York, Times Square West. I often write about eco-friendly design so I was eager to check it out. The 410-room hotel is on a bit of a random block on 39th between 8th and 9th, close to the Javits Center, but the prices for NYC […] -
Green Chic at The Venice Beach Eco Cottages
By Sara Bliss on January 20, 2011Located 4 blocks from the happening California coast are the Venice Beach Eco Cottages, three adorable 1920s bungalows which have been lovingly transformed into cheerful examples of green style. Husband and wife owners, Cynthia Foster and Karel Samson rely on solar energy to power each of the 1-bedroom cottages. A water filtration system, recycled materials, flea market finds, low VOC […]