Paul Krugman of the NY Times talks 'green'

We know trying to battle climate change isn't going to be free but there are many out there who don't even want to try. How important is our planet and its health? Is it too expensive to save, of course not! Nobel prize winner and writer for the New York Times, Paul Krugman, explains that it might actually be a lot more affordable than critics make it out to be...read more at Mr. Krugman's NY Times Op-Ed page.

Architectural Alchemy

'Architecture seems to be entrenched in two equally unfertile fronts: Either naively utopian or petrifying pragmatic. We believe that there is a third way wedged in the no mans land between the diametrical opposites. Or in the small but very fertile overlap between the two. A pragmatic utopian architecture that takes on the creation of socially, economically and environmentally perfect places as a practical objective.' -Bjarke Ingels

USGBC-OC's September Event

USGBC-OC - This month's Chapter event is sponsored by the Education Committee and focuses on Renewable Energy.
Also, take a look (and register for this event) at the new USGBC Orange County Chapter website: www.usgbc-oc.org

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Sustainable Business Leadership Council

Thanks to everyone who made it to the first Sustainable Business Leadership Council event last night at Andrei's Conscious Cuisine!
We had a great evening of meeting like-minded colleagues, as well as enjoyed the opportunity to learn about green business planning from Linda Harasin, of the OC Small Business Association.
If you're interested in learning more about SBLC, check out the temporary website here.

NY Times questions LEED

The New York Times has an interesting article challenging how USGBC hasn't followed up on the performances of many of its LEED certified buildings. Studies show that many of its older certified buildings have not provided better energy performances than buildings that were not LEED certified. Click here to read the article and let us know what you think...

Another MYD Project Off the Boards

A new project has been taken 'off the boards' for MYD studio...

The new mudroom is a space that serves as a key point of entry to this cottage home on the water in Sequim, Washington. The addition also provides enough storage for the family's utility needs, equipment, and clamdigging gear, as shown in the photo below. And recycling couldn't be more convenient, with custom casework that includes a divided waste receptacle, right outside the direct access to the existing kitchen.

We can't wait until we have the opportunity to take a trip up to Washington state and visit the fully completed space!

Please visit our project portfolio for more photos of this project.