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News & Articles

2008 March 18 - Carmel Cly Public Library - 7pm
The Car of the Future by Renowned Environmentalist, Vic Cook.

Earthship Corp, a not-for-profit organization is proud to announce and invite you to a historic date for the future of Indiana & America. On Wed, March 18, 2009 at the Carmel Clay Public Library at 7pm, Vic Cook (musician, artist, teacher, environmentalist, architect, inventor, visionary and philosopher) will announce his commitment to build a prototype of his car of the future during his one hour presentation at the library. Vic will lay out the goals for the revolutionary car in detail and will be available for questions and media interviews.

Read the news release in pdf format.

 

2008 July 24 - Pendleton Times - Lapel Post Newspaper - Main Page. Article is "Local environmentalist: Going green starts in your backyard and was written by Jenny West (senior staff writer).

Read the article and see the photos. pdf format
(Note: This is a large color article file and may take a little time to download to your computer.)

 

 

2008 May / April issue from the Madison magazine, page 32. The article is "The 'Giant' is artwork and living area, throwback and futuristic" and was written by Justin Schneider with photos by John P. Cleary.

Read the article and see the photos. pdf format
(Note: This is a large color article file and may take a little time to download to your computer.)

 

2007 08 12 - The Indianapolis Star's Indy Sunday Magazine Article from page 18 entitled "Down to Earth Living" written by Zach Dunkin. Photos by Joe Vitti and Michelle Pemberton.  

Read the article and see the photos. pdf format
(Note: This is a large color article file and may take a little time to download to your computer.)

 

The 'GIANT' model on display at Lubeznik Center for the Arts in Michigan City, IN thru April 20, 2008. Lubeznik Center for the Arts in Michigan City

The 35 foot model of the 'GIANT', originally built for the 2007 Indiana State Fair Exhibit, will be on display at the Lubeznik Center for the Arts in Michigan City, IN from February 23 to April 20, 2008. It is part of the special "Green Architecture" Exhibition in the Hyndman Gallery and "offers a look at the ways local architects have integrated environmental concerns in their design". The Lubeznik Center for the Arts is located at 101 Avenue of the Arts (101 W. 2nd Street) in Michigan City, IN 46360. Their hours are Tuesday thru Friday 10:00am - 5:00pm and Saturday and Sunday 11:00am - 4:00pm. For more information, visit their website.

Also, read artist Vic Cook's statement about The 'GIANT'.

 


 

See and Read a Great Article about Vic Cook and the Giant!

!This 3 page article, written by star reporter, Zach Dunkin and entitled, "Down To Earth Living",  was in the Indy Sunday magazine published by the Indianapolis Star on Sunday, August 12, 2007.

 


 

 

See the Giant at the Indiana State Fair!

 The state has commissioned Vic Cook, builder of The Giant and inspiration source of Earthship Corp., to build a thirty-five (35) foot long scale model of his environmentally friendly home, The Giant, and the surrounding topography. This model was on display in the entryway of the Old National Bank Grand Hall building which is located next to the Coliseum. This fascinating three dimensional model was on display for the duration of the Indiana State Fair at the state fair grounds from
August 8 – 19, 2007.

 The Old National Bank Grand Hall building is the place to see the eXcel awards presented by Indiana Farm Bureau Insurance featuring artistic exhibits and demonstrations by Indiana teens as well as Indiana Curiosities: the lighter side of Our Hoosier State - a display of Indiana's quirky and unusual.

 


 

 

Vic Cook Receives the WRTV Channel 6 Leadership Award.

On Tuesday, June 5, 2007, Vic Cook received the WRTV Channel 6 Leadership Award at his distinctive environmentally friendly home, The Giant, in Pendleton, IN. Criteria for receiving this award are…The RTV6 Leadership Award recipient is someone who:

Improves the quality of life for others in the community
Provides a positive influence to the people around him/her
Makes beneficial changes in our neighborhoods
Lifts the spirits of those around him/her
Leads by example
Motivates others
Makes sacrifices
Sets an example
Is actively involved
Leads on an ongoing basis
Is a role model
Fills a need
Goes outside and beyond the scope of their job
Does not receive their main salary/wage for their contribution to the community
Does not profit from a charitable organization
Solves problems
Goes above the call of duty
Successfully follows through
Is focused

 

 

 

 

WIPB-TV Documentary on Vic Cook submitted for Emmy Award consideration.

WIPB-TV is the non-commercial public broadcasting television station licensed to Ball State University and has underwriters at the local, state, and regional level. In connection with Indiana Outdoors, WIPB-TV produced a documentary video about Vic Cook and his work and submitted it for consideration for an Emmy Award.
 

"The INDIANA OUTDOORS television program had heard about "The Giant" from other TV people who had been out to film it.  We want to celebrate people who care deeply for Planet Earth, so doing a story on Vic and his house was a natural for us.  What we found was a deeply spiritual man who loves people and the environment.  The entire crew was deeply moved.  The shoot was peaceful, yet speedy, compared to other television shoots. We left richer for the experience.  Thanks for inviting us to "The Giant." Click on the YouTube link to view our story."
Sincerely,
Nancy Carlson, Executive Producer
INDIANA OUTDOORS
Ball State University

Click here and watch this documentary now on youtube.

 

 

 

A special segment about Vic Cook and the 'Giant' aired on
HGTV's "Offbeat America" on Sunday, March 26, 2006 at 6 p.m. EST. Look for
Episode HOBA-212 to be rebroadcast at later times. This episode of Offbeat America is entitled "Gasoline Alley House and More".

 


 

 

Read the "Earth Day" interview of Vic Cook in the April issue of "Intake", an entertainment and information magazine distributed free and available at various local retail locations in Indiana. Be sure to look for and pick up your free issue of "Intake" magazine.

 



Articles

 

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INTERACT - Thursday, April 20, 2006

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