Koolhaas decorates the North Sea Written on January 14, 2009, by Ingeborg.

Main feature of the masterplan Zeekracht (sea power) is a ring of windmill farms of seven adjacent countries. With shared infrastructure and knowledge by 2025 Europe should be able to be independent of the oil states and Russia with a combination of wind- and solar energy. Current parks are located withing viewing distance of the land due to loss of energy during transportation.

Drink for the climate Written on January 9, 2009, by Ingeborg.

Stawberries & Cream asks bars what percentage of one night’s turnover they are willing to spend on the environment. The catch: highest bidder gets to spend his own earnings on greening his bar, where Search tells them how to spend the money best. Promo by Strawberries & Cream helps raise the night’s profit and the bar’s image. Party-profit-green, sounds like a win-win-win.

Design de Cologne Written on January 8, 2009, by Ingeborg.

January 19th the Furniture fair in Cologne opens, showcasing a shipload of Dutch goodies. At the unofficial extra program Passagen you can see Dutch design from 4 (Surface) till 158 (Brand van Egmond). The Dutch Corner (25) promises Jorre van Ast with demountable tables, Dennis & Bert, David Lindberg with epoxy dividing walls, Niels & Sven and personal favorite Sloom & Slordig.