LEED and Yoga TWO: Language
As previously mentioned, we’ve gained comfort in the beginner exercises LEED has presented to us, and now it is time to stretch a bit more. There […]
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Diversity for Efficiency
In the HVAC realm, engineers understand diversity factors. You size the systems understanding that not every space will be requiring full airflow all the time, […]
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Old Blood and Strong Language
For those of you out there, working in various aspects of sustainability for ten plus years, do these statements sound familiar? “We’re looking to you […]
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Organic Growth in the Big Apple
Nearly every time I travel to New York City, mostly for work, I walk the Highline. It is the most fascinating stroll to take, guiding […]
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My “Jaws” Moment
Thanks to the Suzuki Foundation for reinforcing my dedication to being outdoors. I spent my birthday trying to shift the stats from the well-accepted “we spend 90% […]
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My son just came home from a week-long school trip to Boston. The point was for the class to learn about American history in Salem and […]
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I Love My Park
A week ago was the 5th annual I Love My Park Day in New York State. I joined a decent number of my colleagues from […]
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Many Hands Make Light Work
The toughest thing about sustainability is that it takes more thought and planning, and often takes more work in initial implementation. The benefits include a […]
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I’ve had an interesting conversation on Facebook the past few days, which has reminded my that there are very few people who truly understand that […]
Continue reading »Need or Want? A post full of questions.
Every kid goes through a time when they “want, want, want” something, and it turns into an all-consuming emotional moment while they are demanding that […]
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