In 2008 , Bakhshi began setting into motion construction on an " eco-friendly " SoHo nightclub called " Greenhouse . " Prior to opening , Bakshi held publicity parties for Greenhouse at the Cannes Film Festival , Sundance Film Festival , and Paris Fashion Week . The latter party was hosted by models Jessica Stam and Carmen Kass at Le Baron , a club in Paris . Bakhshi worked with architect , Antonio Di Oronzo , on the design of the Varick Street club . Greenhouse featured hick bamboo walls , LED lighting , sustainable uniforms for employees , wind-generated electricity , waterless urinals , and vodka served in recycled bottles . It featured two levels on which differing styles of music could be played simultaneously . The club was also the first LEED-certified nightclub in the United States . The club officially opened in October 2008 . Bakhshi sold his interest in the club in 2011 . Greenhouse would eventually close in April 2014
Cannes Film Festival
2008 Cannes Film Festival
Jon Bakhshi