Kimberley Mok
Kimberley covers green architecture, design, arts and culture for TreeHugger. Her work has also appeared on The Huffington Post, AlterNet, Planet Green, Parentables and Yahoo! Green.
Kimberley has a Bachelor of Architecture from Cornell University and is also a certified permaculture designer. Her big "a-ha" sustainability moment came some years ago when she lived and worked as an architect in Auroville, a South Indian intentional community striving for environmental, social and economic sustainability. It was an eye-opening experience into how a diverse, "human-scaled" experimental town could be conceived, executed and engaged with differently.
Kimberley has also worked in conventional and sustainable design firms in New York City, Toronto and India, on projects ranging from residential high-rises, storm-resistant homes to compressed earth block structures.
Originally from Toronto, Canada, Kimberley now resides in Montreal, Quebec. Check out Kimberley's website.
Latest Stories from Kimberley Mok - Page 2
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Upcycled quirk: Bow ties crafted with LEGOs & Scrabble pieces
Certainly not made for the humorless, these fantastically geeky bow ties out of New York City are gaining attention.
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Magical forest sculpture reconnects history of the witch hunts
Using trees that have naturally fallen, one artist's striking work invites a closer look at one of England's most infamous witch trials.
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Affordable bamboo housing floats when it floods
Severe flooding is a major concern in many parts of the world, but this low-cost bamboo house may literally help its inhabitants keep afloat during a disaster.
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Bride marries in $36 wedding dress made of upcycled bread bag clips
How one woman saved money and found a way to recycle a huge collection of plastic bread bag clips.
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Wooden LEGOs from Mokurukku: A non-plastic alternative
Detest plastic toys? Check out these natural, biodegradable children's building blocks from Japanese design company Mokurukku.
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DIY: How to tell if a pallet is safe to re-use
Find how to decipher what's stamped on your pallet to see if it's safe or not for your project.
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Nomadic Resorts' self-sufficient living pod packs luxuries
Inspired by the caterpillar, the Looper is a conceptual prefab tent with all the amenities.
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Like a Swiss Army knife, transformer D*Table hides 8 tables in 1
Multifunctional and ever-changing, this transformer table works like a 3D puzzle in your living room that can be changed to suit your needs.
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Second Shot recycles skateboards into snazzy eyewear & watches
A Canadian company is making some smart-looking embellishments out of recycled skateboard decks.
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Geometric chic: Re Rag Rugs made from recycled textiles
Using a variety of recycled textiles and techniques, this duo of Swedish designers are re-interpreting the humble rag rug into a chic, new shapes.
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Californian tree nests: Inspired by birds, built for people
Using sustainably harvested local woods, this artist from California is building big-sized nests for humans.
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Forward-thinking Tiny Homes are built from "pure salvage"
An American tiny house builder specializes in what he calls "pure salvage building."
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Sculptural Japanese wooden bike sports serious curves
This wooden bicycle prototype features some beautiful tweaks to its flowing frame.
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Sculptor's carved faces reveal the inner life of trees (Photos)
This artist's work explores what the inner spirits of trees might look like.
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Tiny NYC half-bedroom converted into elegant chamber (Video)
Check out this video on how one interior designer transforms a teeny half-bedroom into a tasteful, multifunctional space.
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Skinny makeover lights up 7-foot wide house
A narrow, terraced house built over an old lane to the stables is cleverly re-done to bring in more natural lighting and ventilation.
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Shimmering recycled scrap metal sculptures by Vik Muniz (Photos)
A Brazilian artist salvages various metals like gold to create precious and delicate natural forms.
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Hong Kong's housing crisis seen through 40 sq.ft. "cubicle" apartments (Photos)
The growing disparity between wealthy and poor is reflected in this shocking photo report on the tiny island city's critical lack of affordable housing.
