This article introduces the concept of biodiversity, which might often be found when referring to the SITES rating system. Using appropriate vegetation, managing soil, and restoring biodiversity are the key ingredients to give us environmental, economic, and social benefits.
Read MoreWhat Do You Need to Know about Measuring Health and Well-being in Workplaces? /
Studies have shown the linkage between our health and our place. This article introduces current frameworks on how to measure health and well-being in our built environment. And how this measurement impacts the company's profit and individuals' productivity.
Read MoreThis Land is My Land, a Talk on Property for Farming Use 1 /
I had a conversation with Tiffany regarding how to use properties for Farming and Urban farming purposes.
Read MoreThis Land is My Land, a Talk on Property for Farming Use 2 /
I had a conversation with Tiffany about Ana & Maria’s case, and how to use properties for Farming and Community Garden purposes.
Read MoreWhat You Need to Know about Carbon Footprint of Water /
Process portable water embodies carbon and emits greenhouse gas. This article gives you another view on how water usage impacts our environment and society that goes beyond a traditional focus on water efficiency.
Read MoreSITES Rating System /
The webinar explained how the SITES rating system works and how it could support our ecosystem by reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The event provide up-to-date overview on how SITES rating system is being integrated into projects and policy across the US.
Read MoreRunaway Bride, A Talk on Duplex Housing /
I had a pleasure of watching the classic American comedy “Runaway Bride”. It was shot in a beautiful town called Berlin in Worcester County, Maryland. The cute blue house in the movie reminded me of our conversation about the rental unit.
Read MoreWhat You Need To Know About The [Perfect Wall]? /
A perfect wall is a concept in building science. This wall consists of four control layers to form a continuous barrier around the dwelling structure. This article gives a brief introduction to what a perfect wall is and how we can implement it.
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