I imagine this is one of the first mash ups of a live-twittered conference? If not the first, one of the only ones because this was massively, overly, insanely, time-consuming. I do think what came of it was worthwhile, and I hope this sort of serves as a testament to all we spoke about and considered during Eye for Travel SM SF 2010. First thing: I am not going to list contributor names here – I assume this is mostly for those who (more…)
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An impressive LEED Platinum for a hotel, Napa’s Bardessono. I would like to take the time to point out that the incredibly complex reuse project from the NPS and ECB/Fort Baker Retreat Group, Cavallo Point, was just awarded LEED Gold. Being NPS land, historic buildings, and completely “green” presented an interesting array of problems (aka opportunities), and I am happy to say 2 years after opening it’s doors, it has finally received it’s status. It is a shining light for the Bay Area, a stunning addition to the National Parks and GGNRA, and a model for future development being ethical and about sustainability. I applaud (more…)
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