Category: The Profession

Thoughts on delivery methods, the AIA and being an architect in a challenging world.

Four Things We Must Change (to change the world)

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We need to change some things if we want to change the world.  I see four distinct items in New York State public work delivery […]

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Critical commentary, Green Building Tools, High Performance Tools, Process, Sustainability in Depth, The Profession

Integrative Process 3: Purpose

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Another interesting facet of Integrative Process is that what you are working ON is not really what you are working FOR. A building is not […]

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Bio-synergistic design, Energy, Inspiration, Sustainability in Depth, The Profession

Design and Yoga FIVE: Growth and Time

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There never seems to be a project just beginning, one with a savvy and trusting owner, with a full project team excited to begin a […]

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Integrative Process 2: Reciprocity

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I was listening to the soundtrack from “Chicago” today, on my way to the NYS Green Building Conference in Syracuse, NY. One of my favorite […]

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Comfort, Connections, and Challenge: #BE18

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There are times in my career when the lack of progress frustrates me, or lack of attention to the work leaves me flat. There are […]

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The Complexity of Carbon

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Zero Net Energy (ZNE) and Zero Net Carbon (ZNC) are in the news and in our current planning and policy discussion. This makes for an […]

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Critical commentary, Energy, Green Building Tools, Sustainability in Depth, The Profession

None of Us is an Expert.

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Sometimes a moment in a video, a comment on social media, or a discussion in a team meeting is a catalyst for thought processes that […]

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Awesome Charrettes: Part 3 – Logistics

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” a goal without a plan is just a wish” This quote is not just about the results of the charrette meeting. It is about […]

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Are We Going About This All Wrong?

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Are we going about this all wrong? What have we done so far? We have invested in energy efficiency, new systems, more monitoring, more data. […]

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Critical commentary, Inspiration, resilience, Sustainability in Depth, The Profession

Co-creation

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I am working on a resiliency project with an excellent consultant and wonderfully attentive owner involvement. I have been meeting with the consultant and one […]

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