People often ask what I think of this or that piece of new “green” technology. It’s as if achieving sustainability in our homes is primarily a technical matter — for example, adding the right kind of heat pump or solar panels. I won’t disagree that technology has a role to play. However, this role is relatively small and comes much later in the game, after many other less obvious but more significant steps. [Read more…]
WRITER-IN-RESIDENCE: Reflections on House and Home
Living within our Means: A sustainable living quiz
Just about everyone on the planet by now must have a sense that things are getting a bit tight when it comes to resources and the environment. As children, most of us were taught the “Golden Rule” about sharing and not being greedy, but in this complex and interconnected world how do we know what is our fair share? [Read more…]
WRITER IN RESIDENCE: Reflections on House and Home
Welcome. This is a forum for talking about all things “home”: design, building, living in homes, commuting to homes (or not), sharing homes, home renovation, growing food at home, and lots more. Our homes may be the best place to begin re-establishing a balance between our species and the world of life, energy and resources that sustains our survival and enjoyment of life. [Read more…]
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