"The Best of Possible Worlds"

Another great day of conferencing. I spent most of the morning in the networking session where I was absolutely amazed by the amount of incredible sustainable design networks up and running in Europe. I'm looking forward to corresponding with many of them as soon as I return to the States. I think the fact that there are so many efforts underway in the design world is very encouraging, the challenge will be to also increase consumer demand and interest. Post conference, I went for a stroll around the Sforza Castle and through, the Duomo (which, along with La Scala, is under major renovations) and then the primo shopping district along Via Montenepoleono.

Milano

I don't know why people told me Milan wasn't a beautiful city, because it certainly is...at least to this Satellite. I think any European city would come across pretty well though. Milan may not have the over the top scenes of Florence or Venice, but it's old buildings, apartment courtyards and mobs of scooters are pretty darn romantic. I decided to walk to the conference this morning, about a 40 minute walk, so was able to see a lot of the central part of the city.

The conference, so far, is incredible. I have discovered several things: 1. sustainability faces the same challenges wherever you are in the world, 2. "greener" food is exactly the same around the world (humus, rice dishes, etc.), very tasty mind you, just the same as I've had in Seattle, NY, LA, etc. I'm thinking full on Italian tomorrow night, and 3. Italians like are quite vociferous. I've met design folks from all over the world already, China, Brazil, Australia, etc. MANY amazing project!

Buon viaggio

Yes sslog fans, Sean is off to Milan to check out the Sustainable Everyday exhibit at Il Triennale Museum and then attend the Visions of Possible Worlds conference also at the Museum. Stay tuned for updates live from Italia.