Paula Alvarado
Paula Alvarado is a journalist from Buenos Aires, Argentina. She has been focusing in Latin American sustainable design and environmental issues since 2005, and through that work has become a well known figure in the local green scene.
Apart from covering the Latin American beat for TreeHugger.com, she edits a Spanish and Portuguese version of TreeHugger for Discovery Latin America and co-organizes the monthly meetings for green entrepreneurs and professionals Green Drinks Buenos Aires.
Since 2007 she also shares which designers, artists and places of Buenos Aires inspire her at BA Inspiration, which was named by WGSN one of the Top 10 Design/Interiors Blogs from Latin America.
Previously, she worked as a consumer trendspotter and cultural interpreter for the U.S. company Iconoculture.
Paula has been profiled-in and interviewed-for stories in magazines such as Elle Argentina, Brazil's ABC Design, and LAN Chile's IN, among other media, and invited to give talks on sustainable design at institutions such as the Universidad Catolica Argentina and Universidad de Moron.
Paula is a vegetarian, moves by bicycle, has a special fondness for all kinds of plants and dogs, and she thinks one of the coolest things someone told her was: "Oh, so you're one of those travelers."
Latest Stories from Paula Alvarado
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Worn Out Furniture Gets a Statement-Revamp by Brazilian Artists
Curitiba-based studio Fetiche created a set of chairs and tables that expose their imperfections as a statement against serial design.
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A Unique Patch of Native Forest Survives at the Heart of America’s Largest City
Smaller than world famous urban green spaces like Central Park or Tijuca, the Trianon park in Sao Paulo holds the native richness of the land before development.
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Recycled Factory Thrives As Social Center Supported by Brazil's Commerce Tax
SESC Pompeia is not only a beautifully recycled building, but also part of an interesting Brazilian program to finance social change through taxes on commercial activities.
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Documentary Explores Camping Temporary Architecture and DIY Fixes in the Mediterranean
In their project Camping, Caravaning, Arquitecturing, artists and designers Miquel Olle and Sofia Mataix spent 30 days learning from people who live with less in creative ways.
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Irregular Neon Fence Lights Up Parking Lot in Buenos Aires, Changes Fencing Perception
Parking lots will never be green, period. But design can make them less of an eye sore. And who knew a fence could look cool?
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Tetris-Like Gardens Green Concrete Backyards in Buenos Aires
Concrete containers are placed in a metallic structure, forming a green wall to the eye and a walk in space to interact with the plants.
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Medellin to Build Massive 46-Miles Urban Park Surrounding the City
The city's new mayor has announced an ambitious project to build a park aimed at providing new public spaces and controlling sprawl.
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Wooden Wall Picture Expands into Dining Table in Colombian Design
In a pretty self-explanatory piece, Bogota-based Unodot studio executes a simple useful idea for small spaces.
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Don’t Judge Argentina’s Care for Sustainable Living by its Inappropriate Air Conditioning Ads
Two misfortunate advertising campaigns from Argentina use polar bears and tackiness to promote air conditioning.
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Sliding Library Instantly Creates Extra Studio at Hip Buenos Aires Apartment
In this beautiful renovation of a 1927 apartment, the architects created a moving structure that holds the owners large book collection while temporary dividing the living space.
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Dream of the 1920s: Complex from 1927 in Buenos Aires is Everything a Green Home Should Be
Low rise buildings, green common spaces, culture, and community living in a housing complex which has become the it living spot for Buenos Aires’ artistic types.
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Minimalistic Collapsable, Hanging Bookshelf Made with Recovered 35 mm Film
Made from wood and recycled movie film, it's perfect for small homes or urban renters always on the move.
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Recycled 600 Sq Feet Office Warehouse Has Neat Ideas for Small Living in Brazil
An unused space in a sports marketing company was turned into a chill out space for employees with recycled materials.
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The Story of a Train Crash in Buenos Aires and What it Has to Do with Climate Action
An account of the events that led to the accident that killed 51 and injured 703 in Argentina and why its symbolism matters.
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Train Accident in Buenos Aires Leaves 51 Dead and 703 Injured, Sheds Light on State of Public Transport
A train that reportedly left a workshop yesterday failed to brake when entering a major station and crashed against the end-of-the-line barrier
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Old Artist's House Recycled Into Sleek, Light and Fresh Air Filled Apartment in Sao Paulo
Leaving the construction almost intact, architect Guilherme Torres updated the space with gaps, openings and coatings.
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Video Recreates Flying Amusement Park in Buenos Aires, Offers Refreshing View of the City
Cities can be a lot of fun seems to be the message of awesome video from Argentinean creator.
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Rio+20 Won't Be 'Idealistic', Will Seek Achievable Goals Says Brazil Climate Negotiator
In a talk held with international media, Brazil's chief negotiator at Rio+20 emphasized the focus of the event will be on development that makes economic and social sense, but recognized the need for new growth indicators.
