Designers have an opportunity to help move the public conversation around resilience away from doom and gloom, and refocus it on the possibilities for positive change in our communities. Read More +
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SUSTAINABILITY
We actively prioritize environmental, economical, and societal sustainability in all our work and support the design industry’s efforts to do the same. Every project is an opportunity to pioneer regenerative technologies, foster systems of healing, and invest in the fabric of a community. By sharing our research and resources, we are leading a dialog on how to positively transform the planet. We invite you to join the discussion.
Resilience and the Possibilities of Positive Change
Aftershock: How Design Mitigates Environmental Stressors
The relationship between environmental risk factors, stress, and interior design may be closer than you think. How can designers play a lead role in helping building occupants feel both safer and calmer in the face of more frequently occurring climate events? Read More +
Academic Investments with the Climate Change Generation
Colleges and universities need to begin planning for resilience. From saving lives to protecting long-term research, institutions should lead by example for the generation that will feel the effects of climate change in nearly every aspect of their lives. Read More +
VIDEO: Designing for Planet Everyone
The way people have been designing needs to change. For Earth Day, we explore how every scale can have an impact. Read More +
The Sustainability Culture Shift: Eight Steps for Success
Developing and integrating sustainability practices into an organization can be a challenging task. As companies scramble to satisfy Ontario's newly introduced comprehensive cap and trade legislation, they can benefit by following some proven steps that ensure adoption and implementation across-the-board. Read More +
Video: Resilient Design
With climate change, the increased occurrence of extreme natural events like floods, storms, and wildfires, greater numbers of people and larger amounts of property are becoming more vulnerable to risk. As a result, the demand for resiliency strategies is on the rise. Read More +
Five Favorite Moments from Greenbuild 2015
It's a wrap! A sustainability guru in our DC office recaps the most recent edition of the world's largest green expo and conference. Read More +
Artful Brownfields: Transparency through Creativity
Depending on the scale of the problem, the process of turning a brownfield into a resource doesn't need to involve years-long decontamination. With additional health and community benefits, phytoremediation seems to make a lot more sense to a lot more people. Read More +
Three Suggestions for Seattle’s Living Building Pilot Program
What’s next for Living Buildings in Seattle? And what can that mean for high-performance buildings around the world? Read More +
Reflecting Forward in New Orleans
Ten years after Hurricane Katrina left New Orleans reeling, the city's recovery has helped encourage a global movement for urban resilience Read More +