
After a visit to the White House to discuss environment and energy policy, SHFT's co-founders presented five SHFT short films at the MPAA with a reception hosted by MPAA CEO Senator Chris Dodd. ...read more
The Museum of Arts and Design hosted a discussion on the cross section of home design and sustainability with a cast of characters including SHFT.comco-founders, actor/filmmaker Adrian Grenier and producer Peter Glatzer; designer Danny Seo; NY Metro Chapter President of the American Society Of Interior Designers, Jacqueline Hosford; VP of Project Sales at Grohe, Tom Santer; SVP marketing of......read more
We've descended upon the Lone Star State for SXSW Interactive this year, setting up shop on East 6th Street in downtown Austin. And because no SHFT space is complete without an array of next-gen green products, we're filling out the space with a bunch of our favorites, from clean-powered gadgets and eco-minded transport options to sustainable travel goods and small batch foodie treats. If you're......read more
It's always a challenge to apply the principles of modernism to architecture in rural places. In urban neighborhoods, clean lines and square angles sit harmoniously with the street grid, but out in the country they can come off as rigid and unnatural. Architect Lisa Moffitt manages to avoid these pitfalls with the House on Limekiln Line, an off-grid home in Ontario’s rural Huron......read more
Neil Simonton is SHFT's Editorial Director. He has a degree in Geography and Environmental Studies from McGill University, a Law degree from the University of British Columbia, and a keen layman's interest in art, design, and culture. Neil lives and works in Vancouver, B.C....read more
Gary Hirshberg is currently the Chairman, President, and CE-Yo of Stonyfield Farm, the world's leading organic yogurt producer. He is the author of Stirring It Up: How to Make Money and Save the World and a frequent speaker on topics including sustainability, climate change, sustainable economic development, organic agriculture, and the profitability of green and socially responsible......read more
Launched in 2007, Virgin America is a California-based airline on a mission to make flying good again - with brand new planes, attractive fairs, topnotch service, and a host of innovative amenities. Not only is the airline succeeding in making flying fun, but it's raising the bar industry-wide for its commitment to climate issues. It is the first domestic airline to offer carbon offset in-flight......read more
As Executive Chairman of Ford Motor Company, Bill Ford is leading the company that put the world on wheels into the 21st century. A lifelong environmentalist, Ford is committed to developing products that please customers and benefit society. Under his leadership, in 2000 Ford Motor Company published its first corporate citizenship report outlining the economic, environmental and social......read more
We've put together a sampling of SHFT Original Content corresponding to the selections highlighted in the SHFT Brand Overview deck....read more