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What’s in a Chinese Horoscope? | And Why I Believe in the Chinese Zodiac Signs than in Western Astrology

With the Chinese New Year looming before us in a matter of hours, most of us have already checked what’s in store for your Zodiac sign this Year of the Water Snake. Just Googling Chinese horoscopes 2013 brings up 24…

neoli9 February 2013

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Instead of | Green Valentine’s Day Ideas for You and Your Special One

With Valentine’s Day just a few days way, it’s time to rethink the ways in which we’ve always celebrated this most romantic day of the year. We’ve come up with an Instead Of List, to show some green alternatives for…

neoli9 February 2013

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China Needs to Get Serious On Wind Energy. Now.

China needs to harness its wind energy now more than ever. Last week, the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) released a chart describing the coal consumption of China compared to the rest of the world. The verdict: as seen below:…

neoli5 February 2013

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What We Can Do About the Smog Problem in China

If you still haven’t heard, smog has been making headlines these past two weeks. This is not just some icky news. When the first news reports came in, pollution levels of PM2.5 recorded by the U.S. Embassy in China reached…

neoli29 January 2013

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Green Hotels in Asia | Rosedale Hotel Kowloon Profile

For some, green hotels might still seem like an oxymoron. After all, hotels are often venues of luxurious amenities, lavish opulence, and well, sometimes pampered excesses too. Naturally, we've come to expect a lot from hotels--specifically high living which we…

neoli27 January 2013

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Green Building with Bamboo Might Not Be So Green After All

For as long as they can remember, folks in the rural areas of Asian countries have been living in houses ingeniously made out of bamboo. It’s only logical since the grass grows rampant in the tropical setting. (Yes, bamboo, for…

neoli23 January 2013

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Why Green Roofs Should Take Root in Green Buildings of Today

Many builders looking to score additional LEED points have turned their attention to green roofs. This plant-based roofing system might look equal parts charming and laborious—or even downright awkward, but the installation of green roofs can actually bring a dozen…

neoli15 January 2013

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Seismic Fabric for Earthquake-Resistant Green Buildings

The U.S. Geological Survey estimates there are about 1,000,000 earthquakes happening around the world each year, though majority of that number is too faint and can only be detected by seismometers. One million may seem a lot, but that’s inevitable…

neoli12 January 2013

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Resolution for 2013: Build Greener | or Green Building Trends From No Less Than Jerry Yudelson

Resolution for 2013: Build Greener | or Green Building Trends From No Less Than Jerry Yudelson Whether you’re all for retrofitting or building anew, what matters is we’re all building green. For the new year, building greener is better of…

neoli7 January 2013

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How Was Your Carbon Footprint this 2012? Note to Self: Reduce Carbon Footprint in 2013.

It’s almost the end of 2012. We know this means lots of partying and generally having a good time with friends and families. Amidst all the bustle and festivity some of us are also preparing to face the new year…

neoli29 December 2012

What’s in a Chinese Horoscope? | And Why I Believe in the Chinese Zodiac Signs than in Western Astrology

Instead of | Green Valentine’s Day Ideas for You and Your Special One

China Needs to Get Serious On Wind Energy. Now.

What We Can Do About the Smog Problem in China

Green Hotels in Asia | Rosedale Hotel Kowloon Profile

Green Building with Bamboo Might Not Be So Green After All

Why Green Roofs Should Take Root in Green Buildings of Today

Seismic Fabric for Earthquake-Resistant Green Buildings

Resolution for 2013: Build Greener | or Green Building Trends From No Less Than Jerry Yudelson

How Was Your Carbon Footprint this 2012? Note to Self: Reduce Carbon Footprint in 2013.

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