“Preventing global warming from becoming a planetary catastrophe may take something even more drastic than renewable energy, superefficient urban design, and global carbon taxes.” MayEnergyDesignBecomingTaxesGlobal WarmingUrbanCarbonCatastrophePreventingRenewable EnergyDrasticUrban DesignCarbon Tax Book:Hacking the Earth Source: Hacking the Earth
“Perhaps the heroic element in our natures is exhibited to the best advantage, not in going from success to success, and so on through a series of triumphs, but in gathering, on the very field of defeat itself, the materials for renewed efforts, and in proceeding, with no abatement of heart or energy, to form fresh designs upon the very ruins and ashes of blasted hopes. Yes, it is this indomitable persistence in a purpose, continued alike through defeat and success, that makes, more than aught else, the hero.” HeartFormPurposeEnergyEffortDesignFieldsMaterialsHeroElementsAdvantageSeriesDefeatRuinsTriumphPersistenceHeroicAshesGatheringProceedingIndomitable Author:Christian Nestell Bovee
“As the world's "most dynamic" cities seek to manage their own urban growth, American state and local officials have much to offer. Our mayors can share their experiences in urban design, clean energy projects, Smart Grids, codes for energy efficient buildings, transportation safety, and innovative environmental solutions.” WorldStatesEnergyGrowthCitiesShareDesignBuildingOffersProjectsSmartSolutionsSafetyCleanEnvironmentalLocalsManageCodeOfficialsEfficientUrbanInnovativeTransportationMayorsClean EnergyGridsUrban Design Author:Robert Hormats
“Life solves its problems with well-adapted designs, life-friendly chemistry and smart material and energy use.” WellsUseProblemEnergyDesignMaterialsSmartSolveFriendlyChemistryAdaptedEnergy Use Author:Janine Benyus
“By fundamentally changing how we design the places and systems that enable our daily lives, we can slash emissions way beyond the immediate carbon savings - because our own personal emissions are just the tip of a vast iceberg of energy and resources consumed far from our view.” WayEnergyViewsDesignResourcesSavingDaily LifeCarbonConsumedSavingsEmissionsIceberg Author:Alex Steffen
“Have you ever noticed how some rooms exude a certain energy, warmth, and a harmony of spirit? If you have, then you have experienced the language of the home. A language softly spoken, and univerally understood.” IfsHomeSpiritCertainEnergyLanguageRoomsDesignUnderstoodHarmonyWarmthInterior Design Author:Charlotte Moss