The Open Building Institute: A Talk with Marcin Jakubowski

Marcin Jabukowski, co-founder of The Open Building Institute, an initiative that seeks to make affordable eco-housing widely accessible, discusses the project in this interview.

Repurposing in Action: Old Tech Becomes New Lamp

Ecology Center’s intern, Alex, gave new life to an old iMac from a “free pile” on the street. Now it’s a lamp and a wall clock. In addition to making our environments homier, re-purposing old tech goes a long way for paving a culture of sustainability in the otherwise short life cycle of the tech industry.

Modern Achievements of Dowsing

The paper presents some interesting evidence that endorses Arthur C. Clarke’s observation that dowsing is one of the areas of scoffed at science that requires more investigation.

This Week in Tech

This Week in Tech includes Dr. James S Gates in an NPR interview, Rachel Marone talking about biohacking, the art of video games, Occupy vs iris scans, cyberspy bases, and planets moving at the speed of light.

The Great NYC ReSkilling Continues

On Thurs, Nov 17, immerse yourself in the growing movement tailored to NYC: this month we focus on urban preparedness and DIY holiday gift making. 

The Great ReSkilling Continues

Tonight, immerse yourself in the growing movement tailored specifically to NYC with an evening of fun, hands on workshops, activities and networking. 

Evolver NYC’s Great Reskilling

TONIGHT: Immerse yourself in the growing movement tailored specifically to NYC with an evening of fun, hands on workshops, activities and networking.