Green design superstars? In a review of the Cooper-Hewitt Design Museum’s exhibition Design for the Other 90%, Christopher Hawthorne posits that the sustainable design movement needs some young superstar designers. He acknowledges that the products and solutions on display are quite good but argues that the movement needs its Rem Koolhaas and Zaha Hadid.

Gratuitious green consumerism: Inspired by a New York Times article, Ianqui meditates on “Eco-Snackwellism.”

Nature in Los Angeles: If you haven’t read Jenny Prices’s now year-old, two-part article “Thirteen Ways of Seeing Nature in LA,” you’re missing out: Part One, Part Two.

DenoueDenim-ment: Check out what the California Academy of Sciences is using to insulate their new building.

Peak oil play: Derek Williamson of the Powerhouse Museum interviews the creators of the online game World without Oil.

Going batty: Those of you with a creative streak (or, OK, an architectural background) should check out the competition to design a bat house for London.

Vacation planning? Consider a toxic tour.

V-G Day: No, not victory over Germany–I’m talking about the resurgence of Victory Gardens. This time planners have a different kind of victory in mind.

History lesson. Check out this terrific glossary and timeline of green urbanism from The Next American City website.