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WATG + IDEO collaboration aims to redefine the guest experience

This is a v. cool article. Architecture firm WATG and design consultancy firm IDEO (that's where Twitter was born!) have teamed up. Two awesome companies! The only result can be success. Great work! Link: http://www.hotelnewsnow.com/Articles.aspx?ArticleId=2150&Arti… Continue

Added by Vik Duggal on November 5, 2009 at 5:28am — No Comments

Social media discussed in Zweig White's Marketing Now Magazine

I was mentioned in ZweigWhite's Marketing Now Magazine. Here's the link: http://vikdug.posterous.com/i-got-quoted-in-zweigwhites-marketing-now-mag Continue

Added by Vik Duggal on July 10, 2009 at 7:07pm — No Comments

Konstructr mentioned in Development Magazine

The Konstructr Network.PDF Continue

Added by Vik Duggal on July 9, 2009 at 2:28am — No Comments

ENR story mentioning Konstructr - PDF

Firms Experiment with Social Media.pdf Continue

Added by Vik Duggal on June 24, 2009 at 7:00am — 2 Comments

Konstructr gets mention in ENR News

Link: http://enr.ecnext.com/coms2/article_teit090617SocialMedia Continue

Added by Vik Duggal on June 18, 2009 at 11:30am — 1 Comment

Now this is green: Check out these batteries!

http://www.usbcell.com/ Continue

Added by Vik Duggal on May 27, 2009 at 7:11pm — 1 Comment

Slides from Jesse Berst's presentation at Smart Grid Conference.

He could be the best advocate of smart grid. http://www.smartgridnews.com/artman/publish/Overviews_Misc/National_Smart_Grid_Conference_2009-563.html Continue

Added by Vik Duggal on April 13, 2009 at 10:46pm — No Comments

New Chat feature enabled on Konstructr

There is a new chat feature that you can see in the bottom right hand corner of your Konstructr window! Come join in on conversations! Thanks, Vik Duggal Continue

Added by Vik Duggal on March 9, 2009 at 12:29pm — 2 Comments

Is "Green" Generational?

Here's a great conversation taking place by some Konstructicons: http://kcast.konstructr.com/2009/02/is-building-green-generational/ Feel free to share your thoughts! Continue

Added by Vik Duggal on February 5, 2009 at 9:53am — No Comments

Condo Repair Contractor needed in Seattle

I received this email today, if anyone is interested, hit me up! Hey Vik, I've been following a bit of what you're up to - good work! Perhaps this is an ideal way to put it to the test - I am president of my HOA and we're in need of finding a contractor that works on condo building repairs/decks/roofs. Any recommendations of specific people or how to best find one? Thanks, Vik Continue

Added by Vik Duggal on February 3, 2009 at 1:00pm — 3 Comments

Great Links on KCast

There are some great links on KCast. These references might be helpful to you. Check them out at: http://kcast.konstructr.com Continue

Added by Vik Duggal on January 16, 2009 at 9:00am — No Comments

Greenbuild 2008 - First 100 Days Session

100 Days Session: The Presidential Climate Action Plan
Morgan Pitts, Research Director & Jeff Harris

What we know: Carbon Dioxide concentrations in the atmosphere are increasing. And currently we are in the greatest widest ranging market failure we’ve ever seen. Leading experts tell us that the disasters will get more common if we don’t do something about it. Many missed opportunities since the 1880s. First presented in 1965 to President Johnson. So the climate issue is… Continue

Added by Vik Duggal on November 24, 2008 at 1:00pm — No Comments

Greenbuild 2008 - Opening Session

With U2 music blaring, the show launched with a speech by Boston's Mayor Thomas Menino raving about the excitement around the city; advocating that Greenbuild is more about policy and setting the stage for the event that the future is about people who work in buildings. Boston has set policy to reduce carbon output by 80% by 2010. Boston is the first major city to do this. At this point there is roughly $6B worth of development going on in the city and they are hoping this will create tho… Continue

Added by Vik Duggal on November 24, 2008 at 12:30pm — No Comments

Finally the subprime explained in cartoon format

Link: http://docs.google.com/TeamPresent?docid=ddp4zq7n_0cdjsr4fn&skipauth=true&pli=1 Continue

Added by Vik Duggal on September 18, 2008 at 12:03am — 3 Comments

What can Architecture learn from Nature?

Link to original article By Brett Holverstott
Published September 8, 2008
Architecture & Design; Biomimicry; Energy Use; Water Use;

A leaf unfolds, its parts self-assembling from a slurry of nutrients, using ancient blueprints encoded on a molecular level to spread into a photosynthesizing, thermal regulating, pest-resistant and water-repelling surface. Our greatest techn… Continue

Added by Vik Duggal on September 9, 2008 at 12:00am — 1 Comment

Green Gym Uses Human-Powered Energy

AWESOME!

Link: http://cleantechnica.com/2008/08/27/green-gym-uses-human-powered-energy/ Continue

Added by Vik Duggal on August 28, 2008 at 4:00pm — No Comments

Coal Power Plant Retrofit With Solar


New South Wales, Australia is the site of a pilot project where solar thermal technology reduces the use of fossil fuels. Coal and solar generate electricity using the same turbines.

Coal power plants can utilize solar to produce 15%-60% of the electricity. A higher quantity is possible, but requires significantly more modifications to be made to the coal boilers.

Link:… Continue

Added by Vik Duggal on August 21, 2008 at 6:52am — No Comments

The Legacy of Andre Galerne (1926-2008)

An adventurer's approach to life and work. By: Leigh Buchanan Published August 2008 When André Galerne was a boy, he loved to explore caves along the French coastline, descending to the shores of deep underground lakes. As he gazed into the dark, silent water, a lifelong fascination with diving was born. Galerne went on to found International Underwater Contractors, once among the world's largest deep-sea construction companies, and to invent diving technologies that transformed the industry.… Continue

Added by Vik Duggal on August 20, 2008 at 11:33pm — No Comments

13 Magnificent Renewable Energy Successes and Failures


This is an AMAZING article - Must read for ALL Konstructicons.
Link: http://ecoworldly.com/2008/08/20/13-magnificent-renewable-energy-successes-and-failures/ Continue

Added by Vik Duggal on August 20, 2008 at 11:00pm — No Comments

What is success in a connected world?

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Read this document on Scribd: What is success in a connected world?
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Added by Vik Duggal on August 18, 2008 at 10:00pm — No Comments

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