Green Large Format Photo Printing

The more I delve into the emerging landscape of eco-friendly resources, the more I find some real gems that are worth considering. Came across this resource on the ASID group on LinkedIn:  Green Photo Print  


What's great about this is that not only do you get some great artwork to complete a room design, but you are also not contributing to the "pirating" of digital imagery that is so prevalent these days because either (a) you can select images whose copyrights have expired or (b) you can upload your own images that you have taken.


Best of all, they have a terrific manufacturing process that is sustainable, recyclable, and uses low VOC ink.  Pretty cool, huh?  I've requested a price list to see how they stack up price-wise.


One drawback on the eco-friendly front for my California friends:  these guys are based in Massachusetts so you will have to weigh the downside of shipping across the country against the benefits of their manufacturing and materials.  One way to offset that might be to do several orders at once and combine the shipping.

What do you think of this?  Has anyone heard of a similar service on the West Coast?  Please let me know if you've heard of one.

Green Kitchen Design Competition Entry

Thought I'd share with all of you the competition entry I'm submitting this week for the Student Career Forum that will be held at the SFDC on March 4th.  The entry requirements for this Northern California chapter of the NKBA competition are here, if you're interested in the problem to solve. Meantime, here are the boards I'm submitting along with some detailed photos.  Hope you like it!  Would be honored to hear your comments.  P.S.  Totally digging those cerulean/peacock blue Viking appliances. Aren't they awesome?

Objectives and design statement

Entry must be submitted on only two 18" x 24" boards.  Lots of info for not a lot of real estate!

Board #1:  Two-pt perspective of the kitchen area, the design statement, and the floor/mechanical plan.

Board #2: 2-pt perspective of the family room, appliance and furniture specs, cabinet and mechanical legends.

 

 

Detail of kitchen rendering.

Detail of family room rendering.