Comments on: Philly Goes Green with Moss Installation by Edina Tokodi http://www.inhabitat.com/2008/03/12/philly-goes-green-with-moss-signage-by-edina-tokodi/ Future-forward design for the world you inhabit Wed, 25 Nov 2009 20:55:06 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=abc hourly 1 By: cdbauthttp://www.inhabitat.com/2008/03/12/philly-goes-green-with-moss-signage-by-edina-tokodi/comment-page-1/#comment-115491 cdbaut Mon, 19 Jan 2009 23:55:28 +0000 http://www.inhabitat.com/2008/03/12/philly-goes-green-with-moss-signage-by-edina-tokodi/#comment-115491 I am very impressed with the novelty and cleverness of the campaign. It's very catching and exciting and fits well with the spirit of Philadelphia's art scene. However, I can't help look back about four years to my college days, watching Septa's recycling bins being emptied along with the garbage cans into one big truck. Obviously, going green is more of a marketing ploy for them than an ideology. I suppose I can hope that those practices have changed...but I'm not holding my breath. I am very impressed with the novelty and cleverness of the campaign. It’s very catching and exciting and fits well with the spirit of Philadelphia’s art scene.
However, I can’t help look back about four years to my college days, watching Septa’s recycling bins being emptied along with the garbage cans into one big truck. Obviously, going green is more of a marketing ploy for them than an ideology.
I suppose I can hope that those practices have changed…but I’m not holding my breath.

]]> By: pixelatedBearhttp://www.inhabitat.com/2008/03/12/philly-goes-green-with-moss-signage-by-edina-tokodi/comment-page-1/#comment-77402 pixelatedBear Mon, 17 Mar 2008 15:12:29 +0000 http://www.inhabitat.com/2008/03/12/philly-goes-green-with-moss-signage-by-edina-tokodi/#comment-77402 Goddamn, this looks so cool.... A Big Pacsi to Edina & Co. from Budapest!All I wish is that the mindless scumbags responsible for running (sorry: ruining) the transportation networks of Hungary will soon realize that a complete change in mindset is essential, in order to meet 21st century requirements. Green is a just a chunk -albeit, a huge one- of this change. Go green go!I can't wait to see moss on my beloved 4-6 tramline... Or on subway station walls...cheers,attila Goddamn, this looks so cool…. A Big Pacsi to Edina & Co. from Budapest!

All I wish is that the mindless scumbags responsible for running (sorry: ruining) the transportation networks of Hungary will soon realize that a complete change in mindset is essential, in order to meet 21st century requirements. Green is a just a chunk -albeit, a huge one- of this change. Go green go!

I can’t wait to see moss on my beloved 4-6 tramline… Or on subway station walls…

cheers,

attila

]]> By: pixelatedBearhttp://www.inhabitat.com/2008/03/12/philly-goes-green-with-moss-signage-by-edina-tokodi/comment-page-1/#comment-77398 pixelatedBear Mon, 17 Mar 2008 14:59:26 +0000 http://www.inhabitat.com/2008/03/12/philly-goes-green-with-moss-signage-by-edina-tokodi/#comment-77398 A Big Pacsi from Budapest to Edina & Co. for her awesome moss project. I do wish that someday the mindless scumbags responsible for running (sorry: ruining) the transportation networks of Hungary today will also realize that a similar change in mindset is essential.I can't wait to see moss on my beloved 4-6 tramline..Goddamn these look soo cool! A Big Pacsi from Budapest to Edina & Co. for her awesome moss project. I do wish that someday the mindless scumbags responsible for running (sorry: ruining) the transportation networks of Hungary today will also realize that
a similar change in mindset is essential.

I can’t wait to see moss on my beloved 4-6 tramline..

Goddamn these look soo cool!

]]> By: Lynhttp://www.inhabitat.com/2008/03/12/philly-goes-green-with-moss-signage-by-edina-tokodi/comment-page-1/#comment-77292 Lyn Sun, 16 Mar 2008 02:52:50 +0000 http://www.inhabitat.com/2008/03/12/philly-goes-green-with-moss-signage-by-edina-tokodi/#comment-77292 Looks nice, but if they really want to go green, it would be nice to see some of the old trolley and trackless trolley routes restored, to save fuel costs with the buses Looks nice, but if they really want to go green, it would be nice to see some of the old trolley and trackless trolley routes restored, to save fuel costs with the buses

]]> By: Ryan N.http://www.inhabitat.com/2008/03/12/philly-goes-green-with-moss-signage-by-edina-tokodi/comment-page-1/#comment-77188 Ryan N. Sat, 15 Mar 2008 08:48:30 +0000 http://www.inhabitat.com/2008/03/12/philly-goes-green-with-moss-signage-by-edina-tokodi/#comment-77188 Anything they can do to make Market East less ugly is a welcome step. The platform murals are a nice touch, but there's not a lot going on anyplace else in the way of visual splendor. Anything they can do to make Market East less ugly is a welcome step. The platform murals are a nice touch, but there’s not a lot going on anyplace else in the way of visual splendor.

]]> By: Pathttp://www.inhabitat.com/2008/03/12/philly-goes-green-with-moss-signage-by-edina-tokodi/comment-page-1/#comment-76959 Pat Thu, 13 Mar 2008 21:17:21 +0000 http://www.inhabitat.com/2008/03/12/philly-goes-green-with-moss-signage-by-edina-tokodi/#comment-76959 Relax -- it's Philly. It's a fun city that has a terrific partnership with the creative community. What's to complain about? It's a city with an excellent mass transit system and it's nice to give folks a pat on the back for their commuting habits. Relax — it’s Philly. It’s a fun city that has a terrific partnership with the creative community. What’s to complain about? It’s a city with an excellent mass transit system and it’s nice to give folks a pat on the back for their commuting habits.

]]> By: Sarahhttp://www.inhabitat.com/2008/03/12/philly-goes-green-with-moss-signage-by-edina-tokodi/comment-page-1/#comment-76938 Sarah Thu, 13 Mar 2008 17:52:06 +0000 http://www.inhabitat.com/2008/03/12/philly-goes-green-with-moss-signage-by-edina-tokodi/#comment-76938 I used to catch the train at Market East all the time when I lived in Philadelphia. Beyond the greening message, I love that the station is greener in color too. It looks friendly and welcoming - not something I see in many train/subway stations. I used to catch the train at Market East all the time when I lived in Philadelphia. Beyond the greening message, I love that the station is greener in color too. It looks friendly and welcoming – not something I see in many train/subway stations.

]]> By: Kimhttp://www.inhabitat.com/2008/03/12/philly-goes-green-with-moss-signage-by-edina-tokodi/comment-page-1/#comment-76924 Kim Thu, 13 Mar 2008 16:10:55 +0000 http://www.inhabitat.com/2008/03/12/philly-goes-green-with-moss-signage-by-edina-tokodi/#comment-76924 Lighten up people! I think it's great. A step in the right direction toward the green walls. The last thing this environmental "movement" needs is more bah humbug attitudes. You got a better idea, don't tell me, go DO it! Great way to move attitudes to thinking about the good they are doing. When is the last time someone pat a bus rider (or train rider) on the back for helping keep the planet less polluted? First time I've seen it. Go Philly! Better to do something that may not be enough yet than to do nothing or worse yet, criticize others while doing nothing. Lighten up people! I think it’s great. A step in the right direction toward the green walls. The last thing this environmental “movement” needs is more bah humbug attitudes. You got a better idea, don’t tell me, go DO it! Great way to move attitudes to thinking about the good they are doing. When is the last time someone pat a bus rider (or train rider) on the back for helping keep the planet less polluted? First time I’ve seen it. Go Philly! Better to do something that may not be enough yet than to do nothing or worse yet, criticize others while doing nothing.

]]> By: Stefanhttp://www.inhabitat.com/2008/03/12/philly-goes-green-with-moss-signage-by-edina-tokodi/comment-page-1/#comment-76919 Stefan Thu, 13 Mar 2008 15:45:05 +0000 http://www.inhabitat.com/2008/03/12/philly-goes-green-with-moss-signage-by-edina-tokodi/#comment-76919 @Unimpressed:What is so special about a guy selling some CDs? Really? CDs are terrible for the environment from their birth and through their entire lifespan. So actually, I guess it is special- he's noteworthy for failing to adopt modern practices of publishing music digitally, and through his ignorance he's perpetuating the pollution of our planet. Art that destroys! Great job, there. Really.What's special about moss installations in an unlikely area such as this is that it's an uncommon practice, looks awesome, and people notice it because it's a new thing- don't you think that's kind of special, since it opens more people's eyes to thinking about our environment, and learning to enjoy it? @Unimpressed:

What is so special about a guy selling some CDs? Really? CDs are terrible for the environment from their birth and through their entire lifespan. So actually, I guess it is special- he’s noteworthy for failing to adopt modern practices of publishing music digitally, and through his ignorance he’s perpetuating the pollution of our planet. Art that destroys! Great job, there. Really.

What’s special about moss installations in an unlikely area such as this is that it’s an uncommon practice, looks awesome, and people notice it because it’s a new thing- don’t you think that’s kind of special, since it opens more people’s eyes to thinking about our environment, and learning to enjoy it?

]]> By: Abigail Doanhttp://www.inhabitat.com/2008/03/12/philly-goes-green-with-moss-signage-by-edina-tokodi/comment-page-1/#comment-76904 Abigail Doan Thu, 13 Mar 2008 11:26:44 +0000 http://www.inhabitat.com/2008/03/12/philly-goes-green-with-moss-signage-by-edina-tokodi/#comment-76904 Dear Unimpressed_Sourhead:Thanks for the tip regarding 'Market East" vs. "East Market". I have made the correction.Sorry that you were so "unimpressed" with the SEPTA moss installation project, but we surely respect your opinion as a SEPTA rider. We think that Edina's work sends a great message without inflated art budgets and overcomplicated methods. We look forward to seeing more of her 'one-woman greening' of urban spaces.Best wishes,Abigail @ Inhabitat Dear Unimpressed_Sourhead:

Thanks for the tip regarding ‘Market East” vs. “East Market”. I have made the correction.

Sorry that you were so “unimpressed” with the SEPTA moss installation project, but we surely respect your opinion as a SEPTA rider. We think that Edina’s work sends a great message without inflated art budgets and overcomplicated methods. We look forward to seeing more of her ‘one-woman greening’ of urban spaces.

Best wishes,

Abigail @ Inhabitat

]]> By: Zero Energy and Green Building in New Homes | Philly Goes Green with Moss Installation by Edina Tokodihttp://www.inhabitat.com/2008/03/12/philly-goes-green-with-moss-signage-by-edina-tokodi/comment-page-1/#comment-76864 Zero Energy and Green Building in New Homes | Philly Goes Green with Moss Installation by Edina Tokodi Thu, 13 Mar 2008 02:56:13 +0000 http://www.inhabitat.com/2008/03/12/philly-goes-green-with-moss-signage-by-edina-tokodi/#comment-76864 [...] (more…) [...] [...] (more…) [...]

]]> By: Unimpressed_Sourheadhttp://www.inhabitat.com/2008/03/12/philly-goes-green-with-moss-signage-by-edina-tokodi/comment-page-1/#comment-76857 Unimpressed_Sourhead Thu, 13 Mar 2008 00:41:16 +0000 http://www.inhabitat.com/2008/03/12/philly-goes-green-with-moss-signage-by-edina-tokodi/#comment-76857 I am a SEPTA rider. The station is called "Market East", not East Market. I saw these displays firsthand. What is so special about gluing plant matter on signs? Really?The real story at Market East Station last weekend was the blues guitarist hustling some CD's. THERE is your East Market Artist. I am a SEPTA rider.
The station is called “Market East”, not East Market.
I saw these displays firsthand.
What is so special about gluing plant matter on signs? Really?

The real story at Market East Station last weekend was the blues guitarist hustling some CD’s. THERE is your East Market Artist.

]]> By: oaklinghttp://www.inhabitat.com/2008/03/12/philly-goes-green-with-moss-signage-by-edina-tokodi/comment-page-1/#comment-76838 oakling Wed, 12 Mar 2008 21:59:54 +0000 http://www.inhabitat.com/2008/03/12/philly-goes-green-with-moss-signage-by-edina-tokodi/#comment-76838 What is going on with their grammar there? They consume half the oil *of* a regular commuter, darn it. And do they mean oil, or gas? Or the oil that goes into making gas?! Not to detract from what they are doing :) What is going on with their grammar there? They consume half the oil *of* a regular commuter, darn it. And do they mean oil, or gas? Or the oil that goes into making gas?!
Not to detract from what they are doing :)

]]> By: Zero Energy and Green Building in New Homes | Philly Goes Green with Living Moss Installation by Edina Tokodihttp://www.inhabitat.com/2008/03/12/philly-goes-green-with-moss-signage-by-edina-tokodi/comment-page-1/#comment-76808 Zero Energy and Green Building in New Homes | Philly Goes Green with Living Moss Installation by Edina Tokodi Wed, 12 Mar 2008 15:08:42 +0000 http://www.inhabitat.com/2008/03/12/philly-goes-green-with-moss-signage-by-edina-tokodi/#comment-76808 [...] (more…) [...] [...] (more…) [...]

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