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 - Page 4
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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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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.
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Note to Bloggers: Not Every Building with Corrugated Metal is Made of Shipping Containers
A blog confuses corrugated metal with containers on a project that could have been interesting for its own sake.
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The Fasano Las Piedras Complex in Uruguay is Pure Nature Eye Candy, with Basic Problems
Hotel and restaurants, bungalows for rent, seem like a gorgeous idea for a vacation. Land development for foreigners? Not so much.
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Beautiful Golden Grass Stems Accessories by Brazilian Artisans from Jalapao
A partnership between Brazilian designer Marcelo Rosenbaum and a community of artisans creates a set of beautiful, biodegradable products.
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Mild Buenos Aires Climate of the Fertile Pampas Turning Tropical
Average temperatures in the city have rose 1.8˚C, minimal temperatures went up 2.7˚C, and rainfall has increased 20% in the past 50 years.
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Inspiring Woman & Her 27 Adopted Children Get Awesome Home Makeover with Recycled Materials
A local TV show gives home, car makeover and branding help to Brazilian 61-year-old Dona Eunice, who has 27 children, feeds around 60, and created a sewing cooperative.
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Awesome House Rises 20 Feet into Trees in Brazilian Atlantic Forest
With an open lower level that lets plants grow and animals circulate freely, architect George Mills' summer house is as dreamy as is gets.
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Two In One: Transformer Furniture Piece is Both a Table and Two Chairs in One Simple Design
A structure made of pipe and acrylic in a simple and functional design by Uruguayan designer Claudio Sibille.
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Recycled Shipping Container 'Glamping' at Beach Resort in Buenos Aires
An art gallery is turned into an upscale accommodation surrounded by pine woods.
