John Ochsendorf MIT Professor of Structural Engineering and Architecture proofs structurally stable, aesthetic structures built of mud as opposed to steel and concrete (reducing costs, energy consumption and pollution associated with traditional modern construction)
See Smithsonian’s With-Ancient-Arches-the-Old-is-New-Again
“People assume that in the 21st century buildings should be made of titanium, because we have a narrow definition of [...]
On July 7th at 6pm the EcoLogic Design Lab is beginning a monthly Design Forum Meeting on the first Wednesday of every month where anyone can bring a project they are working on and receive free consultation and design feedback from qualified Green Building Architects. These Design Forum Meetings will be held at the Peace [...]
Jason McLennan at Bioneers conference 10/17/09
More on the Living Building Challenge at http://www.cascadiagbc.org/lbc
While it’s well known that plants convert carbon dioxide into oxygen through photosynthesis, NASA’s oft cited 1989 study showed that many houseplants also remove harmful elements such as amonia, trichloroethylene, benzene, and formaldehyde from the air.
image from www.naturaire.com
In research designed to create a breathable environment for NASA orbiting space stations, scientist Dr. Bill Wolverton discovered [...]
Thomas Rettenwender speaks with Pacific Grove Council member Deborah Lindsey about the Ecologic Design Lab and the current state of the green building industry.
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DON’T BAIL OUT, BUILD OUT OF OUR PRESENT ECONOMIC DEBACLE
by Richard Register
Once upon a time there was an economic disaster that laid low the United States of America and spread hardships from sea to shining sea and even out across the oceans blue. Then came a war of unprecedented proportions. But we beat back the [...]
[ January 18, 2009; 10:00 am to 10:30 am. ] Thomas Rettenwender, Architect, Professor and Co-Founder of the EcoLogic Design Lab will talk with Deborah Lindsay, Producer and Radio Host of Tomorrow Matters on KRXA 540 AM, Sunday Jan 18th at 10:00 am to discuss the Ecologic Design Lab, the role of the sustainability coordinator in the development process and the EcoLogic Course ‘The Principles [...]
By admin | January 2, 2009
[ January 14, 2009; 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm. ] We will be giving a talk for the National Assocciation of the Remodelling Industry, Monterey Chapter on Wednesday, January 14th, from 5.30 till 7pm.
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By admin | January 2, 2009
We will be giving a talk for the National Assocciation of the Remodelling Industry, Monterey Chapter on Wednesday, January 14th, from 5.30 till 7pm.
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Our live interview on Monday’s “Empowered Perspectives” show at local KNRY radio – 1240am, is being rebroadcast on Friday, Dec 26, from 3-4 pm
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