The Green Design Issue: April 2007
Table of Contents
FEATURES
COVER STORY
Earnest Goes to Hollywood Actor Ioan Gruffudd is as good as it gets—even when he tries not to be.
GREEN DESIGN
The Green Party Eight of the city’s environmental leaders weigh in on everything from running an earth-friendly business to their guilty pleasures.
Natural Capitalists Four local entrepreneurs prove ecology and economics can go hand in hand.
Feast of Burden Living in the “local and organic” mecca makes doing the right thing a daunting proposition.
A Dry Spell Architect Kurt Melander’s backyard Bernal Heights garden is an urban oasis.
Spring Forward Furniture (and more) that redefines house beautiful in eco terms.
Structural Integrity A Noe Valley cottage learns the value of growing up green.
@ HOME
Take It Outside Spring is here, and it’s time to celebrate the outdoor spaces that make city living more pleasurable.
DEPARTMENTS NOW | Opener
Profile Lorrae Rominger gives eco-warriors their due. Calendar A month of to-do’s. 7 Things What you need to know right now. Style Beauty secrets for the natural woman. Fashion Green’s last frontier: pretty clothes. Escape If any city can out-eco SF, it’s Portland. SF 94117 Nopa is quickly becoming the place to be. Natalie I’m feng shui, you’re okay.
NOW | ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Editor's Pick Catherine Wagner puts on a light show. Feature Paul Madonna brings all over all over. The Hot List Culture crib notes: what people are talking about this month. Profiles Delroy Lindo opens the door; filmmaker Susan Dynner breathes new life into punk. Nightwatch Extra action marching band does noise pop.
NOW | SOCIAL STUDIES 7x7’s Eat + Drink awards toast the town. Parties SECA award opening at SFMOMA; Zoofest kick-off party.
EAT + DRINK
Food Opener Bi-Rite Creamery makes ice cream hot. Best Bite Neighborhood pizzerias move in. Takeout Buy organic now and save. Topshelf Message in a (water) bottle. Bottle Organic, sustainable or biodynamic? Help!
DINE Restaurant makeovers; a pasta three-way; Tartine’s heavenly morning buns.
ETC
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