Every aspect of human activity involves energy
Energy, Environment, Design
Every human activity uses energy. Smart energy use that minimizes consumption of fossil fuels is the heart of sustainable design and the key to slowing global warming. We focus on building and transportation energy saving initiatives.
Our work has two thrusts:
• We develop sustainable design strategies and plans for facilities and transportation systems incorporating renewable energy and energy efficiency technologies.
• We create communications, outreach and education programs and media that support many of these energy saving strategies.
November 7th, 2008 | Category: Uncategorized |
I’ve been thinking a lot about the economy/environment challenge and have produced this video Talking about the green economy on You Tube.
Even with signs that the economy has bottomed out, slow job recovery looks likely. Given recent events employers will be cautious about rehiring, preferring to keep present staff levels and seeking instead to increase worker productivity. In theory the prospect of a transformative green economy promises a lot for an otherwise gloomy employment picture. Prospects [...]
Deconstruction in the Desert
In 1972 architect Robert Venturi and colleagues published a monograph titled Learning from Las Vegas. This controversial and influential manifesto celebrated the Strip’s garish signs and over - the - top architecture.
Venturi et al named the Vegas casino style the “decorated shed,” meaning essentially a simple structure with elaborate ornament. They went on [...]
It’s March, the economy’s terrible, the short term outlook is sobering and the longer term is highly uncertain. Obama’s honeymoon lasted about 20 minutes. Some Democratic pundits assert he hasn’t done enough to attack the ailing economy despite passing a huge stimulus package. On the other hand, Republicans lament the onslaught of socialism. Markets remain [...]
The question asked by everybody, including greentech types, is what it takes to sell products and services in this poor economy? We suggest for greentech the answer is; most of the same factors that have always made products attractive to consumers and businesses, but now with even more focus. We call these factors the three [...]
