Kitchen Design in a Farm Sustainable Materials Rustic
The smell of freshly cut mesquite wood still takes me back to Maria Santos' kitchen renovation three years ago in rural New Mexico. She'd inherited her grandmother's adobe house and…
Restorative office space design: Natural Work Environments
Walking through the Marriott headquarters in Bethesda last Tuesday, I couldn't help but notice how their employees seemed… tired. Not the kind of tired you get from a long day,…
Kitchen and Bath Sustainable Design for Green Homes
The call came at 7:30 on a Tuesday morning. Sarah, a client from Scottsdale, sounded frantic. "There's mold everywhere in my master bathroom, and my contractor says we need to…
Incorporating Sustainable Practices in Outdoor Kitchen Design
My clients have been asking about outdoor kitchens constantly this past year. I get it—after being cooped up inside during the pandemic, everyone wants to cook and entertain outdoors. But…
Restoration design workshop: Learning Restoration Principles
The coffee had gone cold while I stared at the email that would change everything. Sarah Martinez, a restoration architect from Portland, was asking if I'd be interested in co-teaching…
How I Helped My Sister Create a Non-Toxic Nursery Without Breaking the Bank
When my sister called me three years ago to tell me she was pregnant, I expected the usual excited chatter about baby names and nursery themes. Instead, her first concern…
Using Recycled Eco Friendly Furniture Second-Life Materials
Walking through my friend Maria's newly renovated kitchen last month, I couldn't help but stare at her gorgeous dining table. The wood grain was incredible, all swirled patterns and character…
Vegan Eco Friendly Furniture Animal-Free Sustainable
When my neighbour Sarah mentioned she was going vegan last spring, I honestly didn't think much about it beyond the obvious dietary changes. You know, no more steaks on the…
What Is the Most Eco Friendly Finish for Wood Furniture
Standing in my workshop last Tuesday, I realised I'd been staring at the same piece of reclaimed pine for about twenty minutes. Not because it was particularly beautiful or challenging…
Whats the Best Place for Eco-Friendly Home Furniture
My friend Sarah called me last Tuesday, completely frazzled. "I've been furniture shopping for three months," she said, "and I can't find anything that doesn't make me feel guilty about…