Edmonton Construction 9 (2008-08) - Page 165

danby · #**3281** Posted **Feb 18, 2009, 5:11 PM**

I took a drive down 104th st last night its really starting to look good! I noticed a new place called Carbon open now... didn't get a chance to see what it is?? anyone been inside?

SHOFEAR · #**3282** Posted **Feb 18, 2009, 5:13 PM**

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Originally Posted by danby

I took a drive down 104th st last night its really starting to look good! I noticed a new place called Carbon open now... didn't get a chance to see what it is?? anyone been inside?

There was an article about it last week in the journal.

Coldrsx · #**3283** Posted **Feb 18, 2009, 5:17 PM**

Carbon looks really interesting inside... but i have yet to check it out.

I cannot wait until next winter when the hoarding for Icon comes down and new trees get planted in 2010.

rapid_business · #**3284** Posted **Feb 18, 2009, 5:18 PM**

/\ So what is it? Carbon that is

Coldrsx · #**3285** Posted **Feb 18, 2009, 5:28 PM**

i believe a 'green' store for condos/businesses.

SHOFEAR · #**3286** Posted **Feb 18, 2009, 5:29 PM**

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Originally Posted by onishenko

/\ So what is it? Carbon that is

http://www.carbonboutique.com/

Kevin_foster · #**3287** Posted **Feb 18, 2009, 5:38 PM**

^ Sometimes I find it hard to take these kind of "green" boutiques seriously. I get their intentions, and they have an obvious environmentally conscious customer base, but really - any type of consumerism is bad for the environment (from manufacturing to shipping to end use); but hey it's great to see this type of store open up on 104th. I don't know if I would go out of my way to buy some "sustainable furniture"; but if I'm in the area I might pick up some cleaning goods etc.

Anyways. Moving along

Coldrsx · #**3288** Posted **Feb 18, 2009, 5:41 PM**

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Originally Posted by Kevin_foster

^ Sometimes I find it hard to take these kind of "green" boutiques seriously. I get their intentions, and they have an obvious environmentally conscious customer base, but really - any type of consumerism is bad for the environment (from manufacturing to shipping to end use); but hey it's great to see this type of store open up on 104th. I don't know if I would go out of my way to buy some "sustainable furniture"; but if I'm in the area I might pick up some cleaning goods etc.

Anyways. Moving along

it isn't about being bad, it is about being less bad... same as a LEED designed building versus a standard building.

both use materials, energy, etc... but one could use less harmful materials, fewer toxic chemicals, more locally produced/manufactured products, and strategies to reduce its footprint.

etown · #**3289** Posted **Feb 18, 2009, 7:42 PM**

A bit off topic, but since we're talking about local businesses I thought some of you may be interested in this local furniture design firm.
http://www.izm.ca/
I saw them advertising in a magazine and was shocked (pleasantly surprised) to see at the bottom

San Francisco - Miami - Calgary - Edmonton

They do it all right here in etown.

Coldrsx · #**3290** Posted **Feb 18, 2009, 7:47 PM**

^very nice stuff... we really have some great local ID talent that needs to be better support so they stay here.

Coldrsx · #**3291** Posted **Feb 18, 2009, 7:51 PM**

I believe the new Indian tapas place is now open (105st/99ave - former la tapa).

i smelled curry last night.

Jasper and one o nin · #**3292** Posted **Feb 18, 2009, 8:04 PM**

There was a company in Edmonton that designed and made furniture. I think it was called HotBox (might still be around) - but the furniture used on the sets of friends and frazier were made by this company.

Jasper and one o nin · #**3293** Posted **Feb 18, 2009, 8:06 PM**

Sorry, Hothouse not Hotbox
http://www.abheritage.ca/abinvents/inventors/hothouse_biography.htm

SHOFEAR · #**3294** Posted **Feb 18, 2009, 8:07 PM**

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Originally Posted by etown

A bit off topic, but since we're talking about local businesses I thought some of you may be interested in this local furniture design firm.
http://www.izm.ca/
I saw them advertising in a magazine and was shocked (pleasantly surprised) to see at the bottom

San Francisco - Miami - Calgary - Edmonton

They do it all right here in etown.

I saw them in Dwell awhile back. Last time i was in, the furnature store on 104 carried their stuff. Their TV stands were hot.

SHOFEAR · #**3295** Posted **Feb 18, 2009, 8:08 PM**

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Originally Posted by Coldrsx

I believe the new Indian tapas place is now open (105st/99ave - former la tapa).

i smelled curry last night.

I told you I smelled it. I think the place is called Karma.

Coldrsx · #**3296** Posted **Feb 18, 2009, 8:09 PM**

SHO - i just noticed your tag... pure awesome.

My friend used to own an Edmonton based ID firm, Element Living, but sadly to make a go of it here is very very hard so he left for Tdot/nyc.

http://www.landliving.com/articles/0000000988.aspx

i own the "lucy" (original) and the "relax" as pictured there.

SHOFEAR · #**3297** Posted **Feb 18, 2009, 8:20 PM**

I'll vouch that the "relax" is comfy.

240glt · #**3298** Posted **Feb 18, 2009, 9:27 PM**

Job No 84460182-001: To Construct and operate an Outdoor Participant Recreation Service Bldg (Outdoor Pool and Spray Park).
9100 - WALTERDALE HILL NW
Plan 8620658 Blk 200 Lot 1
9100 - WALTERDALE HILL NW
Plan 8620658 Blk 200 Lot 4
GROUP2 ARCHITECTURE ENGINEERING

S_B_Russell · #**3299** Posted **Feb 18, 2009, 9:32 PM**

IZM gets a big thumbs up!

Oh yeah, so does this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qD3LUDw6Syg

Coldrsx · #**3300** Posted **Feb 18, 2009, 9:35 PM**

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Originally Posted by 240glt

Job No 84460182-001: To Construct and operate an Outdoor Participant Recreation Service Bldg (Outdoor Pool and Spray Park).
9100 - WALTERDALE HILL NW
Plan 8620658 Blk 200 Lot 1
9100 - WALTERDALE HILL NW
Plan 8620658 Blk 200 Lot 4
GROUP2 ARCHITECTURE ENGINEERING

new kinsmen pool to replace the queen elizabeth one?