EcoPrinciple Two: Efficient Materials
As we help our clients choose materials that are best for their projects, we recommend materials that are renewable and recyclable, as well as materials that are timeless and long-lasting. We use fsc certified woods, reclaimed lumber, tiles and countertops made of recycled content, and look to Cradle-to-Cradle products as beautiful yet resource efficient, low [...]
EcoPrinciple Five: Healthy Spaces
Healthy homes are happy homes. We seek to create healthy environments by using non-toxic materials, no and low VOC paints, air filtration and purification systems, spray-in foam insulations (which are more effective than fiberglass batting and minimizes mold). A healthy design continues outside the home with water recycling systems to hydrate plants, native plants that [...]
Most game changing TED talk this year: Bill Gates on Innovating to Zero
Last week at the TED conference, there were many exciting talks and presentations. But none more game changing that this one. This is exactly what the green movement needs: Bill Gates.
Watch his 20 minute talk here on “Innovating to Zero”. Having Bill switch his focus to zero carbon is a huge endorsement, and he is [...]
Custom Modular – Aspen House
While working for Frank Gehry, I would hear him say that his best projects were the ones with the most constraints. While it seems a bit counter-intuitive, it can be true that constraints can actually help sculpt good design. Now don’t get me wrong. I am not going to complain about a project with no [...]
