Informed citizen and coffee shop guest Jay Fidell and coffee shop designer Martin Despang discuss the increased societal importance and relevance of well-gestalt public places of communication in a capitalized commercialized Honolulu. ThinkTech Hawaii streams live on the Internet from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm every weekday afternoon, Hawaii Time, then streaming earlier shows through […]
Morgenstadt and “Dawntown” Honolulu – German Concepts Come to Hawaii with Fraunhofer
Dr. Antonino Ardilio is in Honolulu for the November 9th Germany Hawaii Clean Energy Symposium. Antonino and Martin discuss the “Morgenstadt” concept and illustrate its potential applicability for Honolulu. Dr. Antonino Ardilio is in Honolulu for the November 9th Germany Hawaii Clean Energy Symposium. Antonino and Martin discuss the “Morgenstadt” concept and illustrate its potential […]
Coolest Commercial Classic – Honolulu’s Ala Moana Building
DeSoto Brown and Martin Despang remember what has been and (if kept original) could still be or (if rejuvenated and possibly in an evolved way) could be again the literally and figuratively coolest high rise in Honolulu. ThinkTech Hawaii streams live on the Internet from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm every weekday afternoon, Hawaii Time, […]
Rainbow Drive-In Roofitecture – Raising Roofing Standards with Jim Gusukuma
The recently added roof structure to his Rainbow Drive-In being considered the “Best New Building in Honolulu” by Civil Beat. Jim Gusukuma shares his ethics and philosophy behind the sustainable innovations being implemented at Rainbow Drive-In. ThinkTech Hawaii streams live on the Internet from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm every weekday afternoon, Hawaii Time, then […]
The Future of Sky Driving – Awaiting an Aerial Lift with Honolulu Aerial
Nicole Hori shares her innovative project for easing Honolulu’s ground passenger transportation congestion problem by elegantly elevating commuters into the sky with Honolulu Aerial. ThinkTech Hawaii streams live on the Internet from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm every weekday afternoon, Hawaii Time, then streaming earlier shows through the night. Check us out any time for […]
Hawaii’s Green Builders – Senior Greens Re(t)hire – Mokulua High Performance Builder
Chris Witting is the project coordinator for Mokulua’s “Mauka to Makai” entry at the 2016 BIA Renaissance Gala. The new home was carefully carved into the hillside near the top of Kuliouou. The LEED Platinum home uses radiant barriers to mitigate heat entry and provide a naturally conditioned space. The once barren hillside was landscaped […]
Homeful in Hawaii – Inclusive Dwellings for Modern Nomads
The show is about sharing the part of Jeff’s life in the Waikiki hood with and without out a roof while parallel showing Martin and his mentees suggestion for one. ThinkTech Hawaii streams live on the Internet from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm every weekday afternoon, Hawaii Time, then streaming earlier shows through the night. […]
A Look at the Liljestrand Legacy
The Wallpaper / Phaidon’s Honolulu and just out Monocle / Gestalten’s city travel guide feature the Liljestrand House as their prime piece of architectural marvels in the tropical Capitol. Bob Liljestrand reflect on why this his midcentury family legacy is still so up to date. ThinkTech Hawaii streams live on the Internet from 11:00 am […]
The Beauty of Bioclimatic Design with Mr. Breezy Easy
Hawaii State Energy Office’s Energy Analyst, Howard Wiig, is also well known for his successful Code Green show with ThinkTech. In this episode, we introduce the Howard behind the host: Hawaii’s most important expert and policy adviser in bioclimatic design. ThinkTech Hawaii streams live on the Internet from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm every weekday […]
Activist Journalism – Rethinking Paradise and Reshaping Hawaii’s Skyline
Curt Sanburn, one Hawaii’s most constructively critical minds and voices, reflects on the nature of Activist Journalism and discusses its relevance and importance for the Hawaii Islands in particular. ThinkTech Hawaii streams live on the Internet from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm every weekday afternoon, Hawaii Time, then streaming earlier shows through the night. Check […]