The Profession – Page 8

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

Today, I am a dung-beetle.

Posted on January 11, 2016 by greenerjsa

I am a dung-beetle, pushing my cherished ball of odoriferous dung up a large hill that is seemingly three miles high. I know if I […]

community, Critical commentary, Personal Reflections, Sustainability in Depth, The Profession

The 8, no wait, 9 Habits of Highly Effective Greenies

Posted on January 10, 2016 by greenerjsa

I called my first presentation ever about sustainability “The Eight Habits of Highly Effective Green People”, riffing on Stephen Covey’s “7 Habits”. In developing that talk, […]

Critical commentary, Personal Reflections, Sustainability in Depth, The Profession

Innovation – what is it?

Posted on December 17, 2015 by greenerjsa

Better to start with what it is not. It is not grabbing the newest latest and greatest, no matter how cool. It is not thinking […]

Critical commentary, Personal Reflections, Sustainability in Depth, The Profession

Mythbust #2: There’s a silver bullet

Posted on December 6, 2015 by greenerjsa

Okay, back to the wonderful Jaime and Adam:UNLEASHED show at Proctor’s in Schenectady. If you get a chance to see this show, do. I’m just […]

community, Critical commentary, Sustainability in Depth, The Profession

Mythbust #1: We have to take perfect steps

Posted on December 6, 2015 by greenerjsa

Why is it that we can’t look at work and critique it in a way that is supportive of learning from the lessons without blaming […]

Critical commentary, Personal Reflections, Sustainability in Depth, The Profession

Heading to Greenbuild

Posted on November 15, 2015 by greenerjsa

I’m lucky enough that part of my job description includes creating partnerships between DASNY and the USGBC, and I have been able to attend Greenbuild […]