Sustainability & Environment – Studioteka Design LLC https://studioteka.com Innovative Architecture for a Sustainable Future Thu, 15 Aug 2024 22:05:42 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://studioteka.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/cropped-SD-32x32.jpg Sustainability & Environment – Studioteka Design LLC https://studioteka.com 32 32 2023 Garden Futures Summit at the New York Botanical Garden https://studioteka.com/2023/10/2023-garden-futures-summit-at-the-new-york-botanical-garden/ https://studioteka.com/2023/10/2023-garden-futures-summit-at-the-new-york-botanical-garden/#comments Sun, 01 Oct 2023 19:03:00 +0000 https://studioteka.com/?p=5366 We braved flash flooding on the FDR to make it up to the Bronx for the 2023 Garden Futures Summit at the New York Botanical Garden! It was an honor to present on the Environment panel alongside moderator Edwina von Gal and fellow panelists Horatio Joyce, Jeff Lorenz, and Rebecca McMackin at this incredible event sponsored by the Garden Conservancy.

A huge thank you to everyone at the Garden Conservancy, including James Brayton Hall, Jennifer Bernstein, Lynn Rubicam, Lorraine Mahon, and the ever-wonderful Horatio Joyce, for the invite and for making it such a wonderful and thought-provoking day!

]]> https://studioteka.com/2023/10/2023-garden-futures-summit-at-the-new-york-botanical-garden/feed/ 25 Exciting Updates from Our 2180 Demo Event! https://studioteka.com/2023/09/exciting-updates-from-our-2180-demo-event/ https://studioteka.com/2023/09/exciting-updates-from-our-2180-demo-event/#comments Mon, 25 Sep 2023 20:30:00 +0000 https://studioteka.com/?p=5434 We recently showcased the latest advancements in our 2180 demo, an immersive climate survival game inspired by my book 2100: A Dystopian Utopia—The City After Climate Change. Our event attracted a diverse group of testers ranging from ages 5 to 35. Although some of our youngest players were too small for the standard headset mounts, their enthusiasm and dedication to saving the world were truly inspiring!

We’re currently compiling all observations from this incredible experience and are thrilled to have been surrounded by such passionate climate activists and visionaries. If you’re interested in receiving updates or becoming a tester for future builds, we’d love to hear from you!

Stay tuned for more updates and join us on this exciting journey!

]]> https://studioteka.com/2023/09/exciting-updates-from-our-2180-demo-event/feed/ 15 Scenes from Futurecurrent: Brazil Year 2180, Adv V Studio Mid Review at Columbia GSAPP https://studioteka.com/2022/10/scenes-from-futurecurrent-brazil-year-2180-adv-v-studio-mid-review-at-columbia-gsapp/ Sun, 23 Oct 2022 20:45:00 +0000 https://studioteka.com/?p=5509 We had an incredible experience at the Futurecurrent: Brazil Year 2180, Adv V Studio Mid Review at @columbiagsapp in NYC! Our talented students were challenged to design innovative climate devices aimed at addressing the climate crisis and to envision inspiring climate futures for two distinct sites: the bustling metropolis of São Paulo and Aldeia Shukuvena, a vibrant Indigenous community nestled in the rainforest of Acre, Brazil.

A huge thank you to our brilliant students, fantastic jury, fellow instructors, and our co-creators and collaborators—together, the sky’s the limit when it comes to shaping a sustainable future!

]]> Showcasing Our Vision for 2180 NYC in VR at the MarketPlace of The Future https://studioteka.com/2022/09/showcasing-our-vision-for-2180-nyc-in-vr-at-the-marketplace-of-the-future/ Sat, 24 Sep 2022 20:41:00 +0000 https://studioteka.com/?p=5485 On September 23rd, we had the pleasure of presenting a glimpse of our vision for 2180 NYC in VR! We were thrilled to speak at the #MarketPlaceofTheFuture, a remarkable event dedicated to #ClimateSolutions. As the Official Vision Partner for Climate Week NYC—the largest Climate Week on Earth—MOTF serves as a World’s Fair of Sustainability, featuring dozens of climate-focused companies, engaging panels, insightful talks, live music, and over 1,000 attendees. It was an inspiring day filled with innovative ideas and a shared commitment to a sustainable future.

]]> StudioTEKA’s Design Vision for Elevenses Pastry Café https://studioteka.com/2019/10/studiotekas-design-vision-for-elevenses-pastry-cafe/ Wed, 09 Oct 2019 22:04:00 +0000 https://studioteka.com/?p=5711 StudioTEKA is excited to unveil our design concepts for Elevenses Pastry Café, coming soon to Long Island City! This charming café will feature warm, cozy hues and organic textures, creating a welcoming atmosphere for enjoying delicious pastries and a quick cup of coffee. Emphasizing a low carbon footprint, locally sourced ingredients, and sustainable materials, Elevenses will offer a laid-back and inviting setting. Stay tuned for more updates as we bring this vision to life!

]]> Honored to Contribute to the People’s Climate Plan for NYC https://studioteka.com/2019/09/honored-to-contribute-to-the-peoples-climate-plan-for-nyc/ Tue, 24 Sep 2019 22:00:00 +0000 https://studioteka.com/?p=5706 I’m honored to have participated in the inspiring day-long event and publication on a People’s Climate Plan for New York City, organized by Ashley Dawson and the Climate Action Lab at the CUNY Graduate Center. Check out the publication and explore insights from various contributors through the link below!

Vanessa Keith Interview in A People’s Climate Plan for New York City? — Terreform

]]> TBC Apartments: Revitalizing Urban Voids https://studioteka.com/2019/07/tbc-apartments-revitalizing-urban-voids/ Thu, 25 Jul 2019 21:43:00 +0000 https://studioteka.com/?p=5654 The TBC Apartments are designed to address the ‘missing teeth’ in the urban fabric, transforming empty lots into dynamic spaces. StudioTEKA sees these vacant urban lots as prime opportunities for innovation. By integrating these voids into the project, we enhance the urban environment with natural light, vertical connectivity, and diverse spatial programming. This approach reclaims and revitalizes underutilized spaces, offering new potential and vitality to the surrounding cityscape.

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