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Ecological Thought Leader Dr. Mitchell Joachim; Co-Founder of Terreform ONE, a non-profit philanthropic design collaborative Written by Gabe Perna
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itchell Joachim made Rolling Stone’s “100 People Who Are Changing America” list. New York Museum of Modern Art featured him for his innovative proposal to create homes from native trees and joining plants. Show Joachim a traditional parade and he’ll come up with a way to change public transportation. Take an established American institution and he’ll find a way to completely change it while cleaning up the environment at the same time. As one of the country’s foremost ecological thought leaders, Mitchell Joachim is not your everyday guy. As a co-founder and partner
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of Terreform 1, the New York based ecological non-profit design collaborative, Joachim along with his colleagues constantly comes up with ways to integrate ecological design into an urban environment. His creation, the River Gym, turns energy harnessed from working out and creates a water taxi system between the boroughs on the Hudson and East River. Exec Digital spoke exclusively with Joachim on a few of his projects, inspirations and more.
How come you have you gotten involved so adamantly in ecological design?
I got involved in green design partly because of my education and partly because of early design proclivities. When I attended Columbia in the early 90’s the Meta theme in architecture was “deconstruction.” This has nothing to do with global climate change issues. After working in the field for a number of years, after getting my education, I realized architects needed a stronger agenda then “decon” or various art based “isms”. Architects were always concerned with making things look good (to themselves). Now I think it’s time to make them fit into our eco-system as positive contributions.
Q&A Dr. Mitchell Joachim 3 I was fascinated to hear about your airborne public transit idea – can you expand more on that? That came from the fantasy of seeing the Thanksgiving parade character balloons every day, moving in clusters and bouncing into one another. I thought why not have the same type of thing with humans? You could have strings holding up the balloons, which would be attached to soft chairs like a ski lift. Then you can have attendants with a funicular system keeping them on a line, have them go 13mph and on a moving platform. I liked the thought of these blimps moving in soft clusters where you can jump on and jump off. It was the thought of taking transport to the air. It was part of my funk and functionalism project.
Where’d you get the idea for the River Gym?
I entered the River Gym project in a competition held by New York Magazine. The idea came from working with my brother, who is a personal trainer. At the modern gym you’re always stuck staring at a mirror, looking at yourself, a TV or a wall. We thought it’d be great to look out and see the skyline or watch as you’re getting closer to a destination. Being on the water seemed to
make the most sense, people would be motivated to Photos courtesy work out on their commute. of Dr. Mitchell Most folks don’t have time to Joachim, Terreform 1 work out, this seemed like a way to connect things on your way to work. You can go from a locker room at the dock, change into workout gear work out, get off at a dock with another locker room and change into your work clothes. You do some exercise and then maybe you’ll think better and go some make idiotic decisions. For more read the entire inter view on ExecDigital.com.
“ Architects were always concerned with making things look good (to themselves). Now I think it’s time to make them fit into our ecosystem as positive contributions” - Dr. Mitchell Joachim, Terreform 1
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Summer shape-up guide:
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ith summer in full bloom, Exec Digital runs down why golf, swimming and tennis are terrific outdoor activities that will help you lose the flab and increase your heart rate while enjoying the great outdoors. Whether you prefer to hit the links, dive into the pool, or swing a racquet, these outdoor sports provide an all-body workout.
GOLF As the weather warms up most execs hit the links ready to work on their swing and conduct business. Instead of relying on a cart, consider walking your course of choice to increase your level of exercise. Golf great Tiger Woods is building his first North American course, a walk-only design focused on fitness. “Obesity is a huge problem,” Woods said in August 2007 at the unveiling of the course in North Carolina. “Our cars have gotten bigger because we have gotten bigger. Walking a golf course is a beautiful thing.” Woods insists walking improves his fitness levels and helps combat fatigue when playing at major tournaments where scorching heat is a factor. His Cliffs at High Carolina in Asheville, NC course features panoramic views of the region and includes mountain trails. “The views are awe-inspiring, and the land lends itself to the creation of something very unique: a walkable course with elevations reaching nearly 4,000 feet. And with the southern exposure, it’ll be playable year round,” says Tiger. June 2009 | www.execdigital.com
TIP to keep in mind... Spend some time getting used to exercising in the heat before your round of golf. As your body adjusts to working on a hot and humid environment, it becomes more efficient at reducing the heat. Calories burned per hour: 443
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SWIMMING There is nothing more refreshing than diving into a pool, pond or ocean in the hazy days of summer. There are many reasons to make swimming your summer shape-up activity of choice, especially if you are looking for a therapeutic alternative to the office. Whether you prefer the backstroke, butterfly or breaststroke, swimming is an ideal all body workout, building endurance (lung capacity) and muscle strength by elongating muscles and toning the body. It is also a proven stress reliever, taking your mind off work by forcing you to concentrate on your breathing. Swimming is also an excellent cool down activity after a workout because it reduces DOMS (delayed onset muscle soreness) by moving blood through your muscles to help them recover. Swim for at least 20 minutes continuously to see positive effects. Studies have shown 20 minutes to be the minimum amount you need to dedicate to cardio training to improve endurance levels. For free daily or weekly swim plans visit www.swimplan.com.
TIP to keep in mind... Make sure to do some stretches, about 2-5min, of arm circles, rotations to warm up shoulders so they don’t strain after your swim workout. Also, remember to replenish on fluids. Even though you are in the water, you do sweat, so make sure to stay hydrated. Calories burned per hour: 532
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TENNIS Tried and true, tennis remains one of the best outdoor activities to maximize your heart rate. For those who prefer a bit of camaraderie or competition, tennis encourages you to train with others. According to the International Tennis Federation, tennis improves your overall condition by working on your endurance, speed, agility, strength and flexibility. The game also strengthens your “core”— the spine, abdomen, pelvic girdle, and trunk. According to research conducted by Dr. Ralph Paffenbarger, who taught at Stanford University School of Medicine and Harvard University School of Public Health, and who studied more than 10,000 people over a period of 20 years, people who play tennis three hours per week at a high intensity dramatically improved their health and lived longer.
TIP to keep in mind... Make sure to stay hydrated. The International Tennis Federations recommends fueling up on 600ml (1 pint) of H20 30 minutes before your match, followed by 250 ml (1 cup) for every 15-20 minutes of exercise. Weigh yourself before and after each workout—you shouldn’t lose more fluid than 2 percent of your weight. Don’t forget the suntan lotion to avoid exposure to harmful UV rays! Calories burned per hour: 620
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