Greenbuild is a snapshot of the green building industry as a whole, representing just how rapidly it is growing. This year’s theme, “Greenbuild NEXT” is about the future of the green building movement, the new green economy and our global community.

“The energy and integrity Kristen exudes is catching—she’s a passionate ambassador for environmental concerns,” says Studio 2055 Creative Director, Nanette Newbry.

Tips for committing to live green whether you are at home or at work: At Home: Open up windows to let air circulate through, instead of turning on the A/C. This will also help save you money on your electricity bill. Use washable plates and pans. It may increase dish-washing, but will help from adding [...]

“I’m a strong believer that business should be a force for good, not just a money-making machine for its shareholders. When it comes to climate change, business has to play its part,” says Richard Branson, Chairman of Virgin Group.  Branson is keenly aware of the change in global climate and wants to encourage people around [...]

The Studio recently became a supporter of Designers Accord, a network of designers, educators and business leaders who are committed to create positive environmental and social impact. One of the main principles at Studio 2055 is sustainability. We have created guidelines for the Studio and provide clients with more environmentally conscious processes for their projects. [...]

Eat as Much Fish as You Want Without Hurting the Environment The employees at Studio 2055 enjoy eating seafood as much as the next person. As the Studio is continuously looking for ways to support sustainable living, they researched the best fish to eat that would support healthy oceans. Recently, the Monterey Bay Aquarium produced [...]

The San Diego Chapter of the U.S. Green Building Council held its Christmas celebration at  San Diego’s Marina Village on December 2, to introduce the 2010 board members, and to raise  money for the USGBC through raffles. Among the winners was Ben Friesen (shown above), who took home an original painting by Nanette Newbry, USGBC [...]

By Richard Dowdy Heat in attic from lack of insulation results in hot house! Marc Esser looks for leaks. Energy leaks–ones that rob your home or business of warmth in the winter, or that let in heat in the summer. Marc also is on the prowl for electrical leaks from light bulbs, computers, flat-screen TVs [...]

STUDIO 2055, like many other companies, is concerned with the rising energy costs and the impact we have on the environment. To reduce our own energy use, STUDIO 2055 has built a new studio that is more energy efficient than our old structure. And now, to further our commitment, Richard Dowdy, COO, has implemented Alternative [...]