Don’t Forget the People
What is an empty, abandoned building other than terribly sad? No matter the story behind it, no matter the current circumstances or future potential for […]
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Awesome Charrettes: Part 2 – Language
The hardest part of any charrette is encouraging full and free communication without allowing degradation into negativity and restrictions. Somehow, each of us has learned […]
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“Yes, and”
I have been besieged by news, lately, that say things like “why are we thanking John McCain when the real heroes are the female Republicans […]
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Awesome Charrettes: Part 1- Big Picture
First, what is a charrette? The historic term comes from French design schools where project would be picked up at midnight in a cart. The […]
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Is it Sustainable: Meal Delivery
Another choice for discussion regarding sustainability is food delivery services. I’m talking about meal delivery for at home preparation. Services such as Blue Apron and […]
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How Many Do We Need?
I saw an episode of Dick Van Dyck in which someone offered Rob (the dad) a big stuffed bunny leftover from a TV sketch at work. […]
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I am sick of being heckled. When someone yells at me to “get some exercise” when I’m on my Segway, and they are yelling from […]
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Is it Sustainable: Hiking
The frustrating part about discussing sustainability is the term itself, and how it means very different things to different people. It can also mean different […]
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Resiliency Riff
Resilience in our daily lives: Public transit, sidewalks, electric infrastructure, bike lanes all lead to resiliency, so everyone has more than one way to get […]
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Biophilia at Fallingwater
I turned 50 a week or two ago, and I needed some inspiration. My husband planned a trip for us to Fallingwater, so I could […]
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