According to the NYTimes, "The Op-Doc 'Paraíso' (Paradise) reveals the beauty and danger of three immigrant window cleaners' work on Chicago's skyscrapers." This is a quiet, poignantly poetic and heartfelt Op-Doc by Nadav Kurtz. Although it is only 10-minutes long, it is successfully thought provoking, emotionally engaging and a beautifully shot film.
#paraiso #paradise #nytimes #newyorktimes #opdoc #nadavkurtz #windowcleaners #chicago
#skyscrapers #immigrants #mexico #resicom #resicomnyc
Source: Kurtz, Nadav. "Paraíso." NYTimes. The New York Times, 8 Sep. 2013. Web. 11 Sep. 2013 <http://nyti.ms/W799cn>.
Wonderful New York Times profile of Brent Weingard, a professional window cleaner for over 35 years. Clearly a man who loves what he does and does it quite well.
#resicom #resicomnyc #nytimes #newyorktimes #thegrimefighter #brentweingard #windowcleaner #constancerosenblum
Source: Rosenblum, Constance. "The Grime Fighter: Brent Weingard Does Windows." NYTimes. The New York Times, 9 Aug. 2013. Web. 13 Aug. 2013 <http://nyti.ms/1eSCFos>.
Welcome to the world of "window cleaning." Brace yourselves (literally) and enjoy the view. Thank you Brent Weingard for your 35 years of service and for making the distinction between "window cleaners" and "window washers."
#resicom #resicomnyc #windowcleaners #windowwashers #nytimes #manontheedge #brentweingard
Source: Frank, David. "Man on an Edge by David Frank." NYTimes. The New York Times, 9 Aug. 2013. Web. 12 Aug. 2013 <http://nyti.ms/19SEYtV>.
According to a review on Wired.com: "High cost. Poor design with a too-short cord. Ultimately just as time-consuming as applying a little elbow grease." In the end, we will let you decide for yourself.
Source: Lasky, Michael S. "Ecovacs Winbot 7: A Pain in the Glass." Wired. Conde Nast, 19 Mar. 2013. Web. 30 Jul. 2013 <http://www.wired.com/reviews/2013/03/ecovacs-winbot/>.
Interesting article about the potential use of a full-service window-washing robot. Here's to the "idiosyncratic corners, buttresses and recesses of New York’s 20th century skyline."
Source: Bischof, Jackie. "High Rise of the Machines: Robots Wash Windows." Online.wsj. Dow Jones and Company, 4 Feb. 2013. Web. 25 Jul. 2013 <http://on.wsj.com/PicmCQ>.
Wonderful short story about the commercial window-washing industry in New York City. A very insightful and thoughtfully written piece. We hope you enjoy reading it.
Source: Higginbotham, Adam. “Life at the Top: What a Window Washer Sees.” NewYorker. Conde Nast, 4 Feb. 2013. Web. 25 Jul. 2013 <http://bit.ly/1tMYpPq>.
The good ol' steel casement window. “It’s a kind of commitment to a classic Modernism which is rooted in traditions of authenticity.”
Source: Vatner, Jonathan. "Casement Windows Are Architects' New Darling." NYTimes. New York Times Company, 24 Nov. 2010. Web. 7 Jul. 2013 <http://nyti.ms/1wqUV15>.
According to this article from the San Francisco Chronical, "Eco-friendly cleaning solutions reduce risks associated with indoor cleaning products."
Source: Richford, Nannette. "Eco-Friendly Cleaning Solution." SFGate. Hearst Communications. Web. 7 Jul. 2013 <http://homeguides.sfgate.com/ecofriendly-cleaning-solutions-78693.html>.