Jane Kilpatrick, interior designer and co-founder of Pipkorn Kilpatrick, describes her family home in Northcote as “fun but a little overwhelming and very dusty” when she bought it. Additions from the 1970s (metal exterior columns, two kitchens, patterned carpets and different wallpaper in almost every room) made the original Victorian architecture almost unrecognizable and access… Continue reading An interior designer's heartwarming family home
Nine readers share their bright, colorful spaces
When I was five, my parents let me choose the colors for my bedroom. A month later I had purple walls and a pink ceiling that could be seen from the street. Color is such a mood enhancer, don't you think? In search of inspiration, I asked Cup of Jo readers to share their bold… Continue reading Nine readers share their bright, colorful spaces
Vice President for Conservation Programs
The mission of the Northeast Wilderness Trust is to forever preserve wild landscapes for nature and people. We protect over 98,000 acres of wild nature in New York, Vermont, New Hampshire, Maine, Massachusetts and Connecticut. The Wilderness Trust is the only regional land trust focused exclusively on rewilding through the protection of eternal wilderness. We… Continue reading Vice President for Conservation Programs
Nigeria is taking bold steps towards sustainable buildings
The Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Arc. Ahmed Musa Dangiwa, represented by Dr. Japhet Musa, has reiterated the Federal Government’s commitment to safer, more sustainable and inclusive urban development across Nigeria. Speaking on North Central Regional Workshop on “Be Bold About Buildings” In Abuja, the minister described the initiative as an important step in… Continue reading Nigeria is taking bold steps towards sustainable buildings
The artist gives cultural form and function to the Clark-Fulton bus stop
When internationally acclaimed artist Edra Soto was growing up in Puerto Rico, she noticed the common, distinctive style of the island's homes and bus stops. “Residential architecture in Puerto Rico for working-class communities consists largely of concrete houses with decorative concrete blocks and integrated decorative iron fences. [called rejas]Explains Soto. “I started researching the decorative… Continue reading The artist gives cultural form and function to the Clark-Fulton bus stop
Amended budget repairs some fences | Features
SHEPHERDSVILLE – Confusion over amended budget plans led to a confusing discussion and a confusing vote on the Shepherdsville City Council. City Attorney Katherine Dozier presented the second reading of ordinances amending the city's general budget, as well as its wastewater budget and the budget for the current 2025-26 fiscal year. Early in the process,… Continue reading Amended budget repairs some fences | Features
Her Grandmother's Hands – Chicago Reader
Chances are you've seen Summer Coleman's graphic design or branding work. She designed the eye-catching, glossy menu and window graphics at Bronzeville Winery. She designed the flowing blue branding for Lieutenant Governor Juliana Stratton; an updated, comprehensive logo for the Brave Space Alliance; and the vibrant design of the Hazel Crest Creative Arts Center in… Continue reading Her Grandmother's Hands – Chicago Reader
Congress is using CRA to repeal the BLM Resource Management Plan, causing chaos on public lands
DENVER-The U.S. Senate has voted to pass a Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolution targeting the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Resource Management Plan (RMP) for the Miles City Field Office in Montana (HJ Res. 104/SJ Res 61). The Senate is expected to vote later this week on CRA resolutions targeting the North Dakota Field Office… Continue reading Congress is using CRA to repeal the BLM Resource Management Plan, causing chaos on public lands
Green Hedge sells 100 MW battery storage project in Germany
By: Mercom Capital Group Green Hedge Infra, a developer of utility-scale battery storage projects, has completed the sale of its first ready-to-build battery storage project in Germany to Econergyan independent power producer specializing in renewable energy. The 100 MW project currently under construction is located on a mixed commercial area near Senftenberg in the Brandenburg… Continue reading Green Hedge sells 100 MW battery storage project in Germany
Isokern: A fireplace that was forged in the oven of nature
The atmosphere within a house can be as influential on the real estate market, in which perception is worth and emotions as the square meters. A fireplace function enters the heart of a buyer and may increase the resale potential of a house. More than just A Cozy detailA fireplace is a design anchor that… Continue reading Isokern: A fireplace that was forged in the oven of nature