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Biomimicry: Design Inspired by Nature
I remember the first time I heard anything about biomimicry was back in 2000 when Speedo’s Fastskin swim suit made a literal and figurative splash at the Sydney Olympics. The premise of the suit was that the fabric was manufactured to reduce drag by...
Eco-Bling: Good or Bad?
Not too long ago, I was sitting in the patient chair at my dentist’s office, chatting with the dental hygienist as she started to clean my teeth. This particular person had not worked on my mouth before, so we were covering the basics of “do you...
Talking Construction at Greenbuild 2011
Last fall, I posted about my presentation at Greenbuild 2011 titled “Reinventing Habitat for Humanity: How sustainability can be affordable for everyone.” Read my initial post by clicking here. When we gave the presentation we knew that our session...
Why do Green Schools Matter? Part 2
In my “Why do Green Schools Matter? Part 1″ post, I focused on anecdotal evidence of the difference a green school in London, Ohio is making. Stories of increased attendance, better staff retention and just an overall sense of improved well-being...
Why Do Green Schools Matter? -- Part 1
Last week, I had the opportunity to tour one of my firm’s recently completed school projects, London Middle School, with Eric Steva, the project architect for SHP, some representatives for the Ohio School Facilities Commission (OSFC) and Rachel...
Is Your School Harboring Mold?
It seems like mold in our schools is making the news on almost a weekly basis these days. This recent CNN Article, Are Schools Making Kids Sick?, is a prime example and tells the story of a third grader in Connecticut who missed over 50 days of...
Where Sustainability and Food Intersect
Those of you who know me personally as well as through this blog probably know that I have been on somewhat of a crusade over the past 14 months to improve my overall health. A big part of this involved losing a lot of weight, but the avenues I used...
