Another new year is upon us and it is customary to look at trends and forecasts for the year ahead. Since most of us work at one profession or another, what does your workspace look like? Is it a gray … read more

I just finished reading a book entitled, “Biomimicry, Innovation inspired by nature” by Janine M. Benyus. In the design field, we have been hearing for several years about biomimicry, or copying nature in design and pattern. But this book takes … read more

The enrollment window is now closed for LEED AP’s without specialties and many have decided to ‘take the plunge’ and opt-in to begin their 30-hours of Prescriptive maintenance. You could be a LEED GA who is needing to collect their 15-hours, or maybe you … read more

By the age of seven, I had spent half of my life and most of what I remember up to that point abroad. In 1990, already working for General Motors for some time, my father was offered a three-year position … read more

In May of 1999, I sat at my kitchen table opening college graduation gifts. One of the gifts I opened was a business card holder. My father reached for it, wanting to look at it more closely. Upon examining the … read more