I had to Google “biophile” the first time someone used it to describe me. This was about two years ago during a productivity-focused Slack discussion where I’d shared some photos…
Last month I was tracking down some workspace inspiration and ended up in the lobby of this massive tech company downtown. They had this incredible living wall installation – probably…
Last month I was driving around Austin’s east side looking for a decent standing desk on Craigslist when I spotted this warehouse with “Restore Design Centre” painted across the front.…
I discovered Timothy Beatley’s work on biophilic cities during one of those late-night deep dives that happens when you’re trying to figure out why your kids seem so much happier…
You know, I get this question at least three times a week from clients, students, and random people at coffee shops who somehow figure out what I do for a…
I never thought I'd find myself defending concrete. Growing up, I associated it with ugly parking garages and those soul-crushing urban housing projects from the 1960s. You know the type…
# Discovering the Hidden World of Habitat for Humanity ReStore Design Centres NEW_TITLE: How My Random Thrift Store Visit Changed How I Think About Sustainable Design You know how sometimes…
Last winter, I found myself standing in a gutted Victorian brownstone in Philadelphia, watching my client Susan cry over a pile of water-damaged plaster medallions. The previous owner had attempted…
Last month, I stood in what used to be a stunning 1920s craftsman home, now reduced to water-damaged drywall, warped hardwood, and the lingering smell of mold. The owners –…
Last month, I read an article about a developer in Montreal who wanted to gut a beautiful Art Deco bank building rather than restore it. Got me thinking about how…