Triple Bottom Line
Triple Bottom Line (TBL) is a cyclic thought and action process: engage stakeholders, understand the problem, find solutions, repeat, and repeat again. One result of […]
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The greening power of game night.
There are so many aspects to sustainability, from small, personal actions such as vowing to not use plastic straws (single use straw FAQs), to larger […]
Continue reading »The Power of Water
This story is a bit about our built environment as well as about respect for Mother Nature and all her powers. Few of us ever […]
Continue reading »Energy efficiency vs. historic value?
It’s time to get over the thought that energy efficiency is in some way counter to showing value for history and historically significant edifices. In […]
Continue reading »Sustainable Design: the gentle battle for traction
I read with admiration Lance Hosey’s recent blog on the Six Myths of Sustainable Design. He got ‘em, and nearly all of them from what […]
Continue reading »Blinded by the (LED) light.
I have been struggling to pick a topic from one of the several items that always seem to be running through my head and across […]
Continue reading »Thoughts on Building Energy 15 in Boston
Wednesday, March 4th: I’m speaking today, and I chose to not wear the suit I brought. Not a big deal, but that decision encapsulates my […]
Continue reading »Do I doubt the science of GMOs?
I received my National Geographic for March and I am entirely challenged by the cover. I find myself lumped in as a science denier due […]
Continue reading »What does “Comfort” mean?
Another word and concept that we really need to reintroduce ourselves to is “comfort”. We need to discuss the meaning for a few reasons. First, […]
Continue reading »“Enough is as good as a feast” Mary Poppins
Okay, so most people probably don’t write serious commentary based on words of wisdom from a children’s story character, especially one reeking with tricky magic […]
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