Big Dig House by Single Speed Design in Boston.

An amazing case study in how we can be more thoughtful with our use of materials and design smart for the future.

Seen it on e2: design which you can stream on Netflix. Get it.

180º South. Woodshed Films. 2010.

In 1968 Yvon Chouinard and Doug Thompkins left california for a 5000 mile journey to surf untouched coastal chile and to climb the then unclimbed peaks in Patagonia. An adventure the two still claim as the ‘trip of a lifetime’ they shot on a 16mm bolex camera.

Climber and surfer Jeff Johnson finds Yvon’s films and wants to do the same for himself. And it begins with sailing to South America from CA.

With beautiful footage, honest and thoughtful narration by Jeff, a strong conservational message, music from Ugly Casanova (Isaac Brock of Modest Mouse) and drawings and animation from Geoff McFetridge, This is an incredibly inspiring and moving film to have stumbled upon.

Consider communing with nature, living simply and spending time doing something that has meaning to you personally with people you care deeply for. I know I will.

So we’re still overfishing the oceans. And people have become more aware of asking where their food comes from how it’s raised and whether its organic or local or grain fed or whatever, but knowing just what types of fish are more sustainable is a bit harder.

At least for me I know this is an issue and I’ve maybe only once or twice ever asked someone at a restaraunt if they know where their fish comes from.

BUT! Good put out this handy infograpic designed by Always With Honor using data from the Monterey Bay Aquarium.

Study up. Know your fishes and eat well.