URBN Hotels

Downstairs Logo Revealed

victoria — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 06:41:10 +0000

David Laris and the URBN team are ready to give you a small taste of what’s to come with the new restaurant “Downstairs with David Laris.” They are still tight-lipped about the menu and design– but fear not, there is more to come in the upcoming weeks!

Cafe Mojo!

victoria — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 03:25:45 +0000

It sits amidst on Taikang Lu lanes, an renovated residential area known for its arts and crafts and trendy shops and cafes. Serving a compact menu of light café eats and drinks. A laid back environment for a quick and light meal during lunch and a restful place for afternoon tea. Free WiFi is offered.

The House

victoria — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 03:15:06 +0000

The House, tucked away in a quiet lane with a beautiful courtyard, is a petite restaurant specializing in a range of European fondues great for all seasons. Its classy and modern decor will make you feel right at home as its name implies. Great place for a quiet intimate outing and gathering of friends.

Green Drinks Shanghai this Thursday, March 11

Irving Steel — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 02:43:08 +0000

Green Drinks Shanghai is this Thursday starting from 6:30 pm. Come out and have a great time. Click here for more info

Presentation by:
作为Silk Venutres Group的创始人，亚当拥有近7年大中华地区的商业经验。Silk Ventures是一家专注于节能照明产品采购及全球分销的企业。他们力求通过绿色环保的照明解决方案以减缓全球变暖等负面气候变化。为更进一步投入到环保事业，他们正筹备推出自己的照明品牌 Etrilum (www.etrilum.com)，主推CFL和LED等照明产品。亚当对环保事业的认识和热情源于其在伦敦、汉城、上海、加拿大，以及其他20多个国家和地区(尤其是印度)的生活旅行经历。

Adam is a co-founder of Silk Ventures Group, a trading/sourcing company with 7 years business experience in Shanghai and China. Silk Ventures is focused on the sourcing and worldwide distribution of energy efficient lighting in an effort to counterbalance the negative effects of climate change. They are in the process of building a new brand of LED and CFL lighting, Etrilum (www.etrilum.com), to further their efforts. Adam’s awareness and passion for the urgent need for environmental protection stems partially from his living experiences in London, Seoul, Shanghai and Canada as well as traveling to 20+ countries (most notably India).

Delicious

victoria — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 07:04:52 +0000

Wellness company focused on trully natural and detox skin nutrition treatments catering to hotels, clubhouses, homes. We utilize nature ingredients to make fresh, delicious and healthy food for your skin.

First LEED-CI Platinum Office in China; Tandus Carpets Throughout

Irving Steel — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 12:14:59 +0000

Congrats to DNA Green Design on becoming the first office in China to achieve Platinum for their LEED-CI project. This is a terrific accomplishment and shows that anything is truly possible in China. This will hopefully be the first of many more Platinum projects sprouting up all over China.

The office, on Fa Hua Zhen Lu near Yan An Xi Lu metro station, achieved 43 points to just eclipse to mark of 42 to become a Platinum office.

Tandus‘ carpets were able to help achieve LEED points in areas such as Regional Materials with the factory in SuZhou, recycled content with roughly 20-23% total recycled content, and more!

The office, on Fa Hua Zhen Lu near Yan An Xi Lu metro station, achieved 43 points to just eclipse to mark of 42 to become a Platinum office.

Tandus‘ carpets were able to help achieve LEED points in areas such as Regional Materials with the factory in SuZhou, recycled content with roughly 20-23% total recycled content, and more!

ifa gallery

victoria — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 01:42:01 +0000

ifa gallery is committed to exhibiting contemporary art from Asia with a focus on contemporary Chinese artists, South-East Asian artists and international artists based in or associated with Asia. The gallery has been representing both established and emerging artists since it’s beginning in 2006 and presents works of all medium.

2010= Opportunities. Monthly Column

Irving Steel — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 01:40:09 +0000

Are you looking to follow a new monthly column? Environtech just launched their new webpage and I suggest you check out what they are doing. URBN Hotel is likely going to be the first hotel in China (out of over 13,000) to adopt a water recycling system that will save the hotel/ building money.

Who doesn’t like to save money?

Eco Solutions

Irving Steel — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 01:54:50 +0000

Looking for an interesting page that goes around the world looking for people making a difference? Check out CNN’s Eco Solutions here.

If you have story ideas let me know and I’ll get them published.

Stepping Stone….Energy?

Irving Steel — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 05:07:14 +0000

So when did you think that just walking around town would supply power for the buildings, lights, and activities nearby? Or even just the stepping on a square would provide enough energy to provide a light to ensure safety?

A UK company, Pavegen Systems, has developed rubber sidewalk tiles made from 100% recycled tires. The tile depresses slightly each time someone walks on them and the ensuing kinetic energy is formed. The energy is stored inside and the tile and about 5% of it makes the tile glow. The other 95% provides power to devices nearby including lights and more.

The tiles aren’t in official use yet but once the company has enough funding let the walking begin. Imagine having these at People’s Square during rush hour!