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From a landscape of natural wealth and beauty—charged with the excitement of economic potential—rises NUVALI. A collaboration between Ayala Land and the Yulo family, NUVALI transforms the 1,700-hectare property in Laguna into the first sustainably developed eco-community in the Philippines. Ayala Land brings decades of expertise in commercial, residential, retail and large-scale community development into creating a new framework for sustainable living, realizing the global responsibility to ensure the future of the environment, while providing a better quality of life for generations of NUVALI citizens. Inspired by a simpler way of life from the past, Ayala Land pioneers the community of the future through this landmark development, initiating a timely response to the changing needs of the world.
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It's a lifestyle that brings man in harmony with his community and his environment. By living sustainably & responsibly, you're assured that your home stays as beautiful and as functional as the day you bevgan living in it. So today, go ahead and enjoy everything that makes EVOLIVING the best way to live.

Shifting Gears
Homestyle
April 2009

To say that Manu Sandejas "loves" bikes in an understatement. This becomes especially obvious when you visit Knobbies, his mountain bike shop. And the signage subtly belies his former occupation: "Knobbies...Get a grip." Only a seasoned copywriter worth his salt could come up with such an appropriate tagline.

Timing was key to Manu's introduction to the entrepreneurial world. "Just when I was at what seemed to be the final chapter of my advertising career, the country's interest in cycling was already on an upswing," he says.read more...

Clean energy investments continue to rise, thanks to projects in emerging economies
Business and Environtment
Second Quarter 2009
Vol. 15, Number 2

Investments in clean energy companies and projects worldwide, excluding large hydropower projects, reached a total of $155 billion in 2008, marking a four-fold increase in renewable energy investments since 2004, according to a new UN report.

The report, entitled "Global Trends in Sustainable Energy Investment 2009" and released by the United Nations Environment Programme's (UNEP) Sustainable Energy Finance Initiative also revealed that renewable energy drew more investment than fossil-fueled energy technologies in 2008.read more...

Weathering Wicker
Homestyle
April 2009

Wicker is a material of choice for outdoor areas because of its natural beauty and versatility. It can, however, deteriorate due to intense sunlight as well as moisture from rain and dew. Left untreated, its fibers dry out, making the wicker brittle. Eventually, it falls apart.

According to experts, there are several courses of action.

Wicker furniture should be painted once every three years with quality paint. First, spray or brush on the first two coats, making sure that each coat dries completely. Then, top these off with a coating of marine varnish (or any local equivalent). For natural wicker, apply marine varnish alone. read more...