May 22, 2022 | Green Intention
Project Hive Pet Company is in business to save the bees. The more dog toys and treats they sell, the more bees saved! Their partnership with 1% for the Planet ensures that their donations are legitimate—no greenwashing here! Read this blog post to learn more about...
Jun 4, 2021 | Food, Green Home Living, Green Intention, Healthy Home, Landscaping, Toxins & Chemicals
When does non-GMO food matter for us and our pets? How do you achieve Non-GMO Project Verification? Read about Project Hive Pet Company’s journey and why it’s important.
Dec 18, 2020 | Green Intention
The fifth in my LEED for Homes series that I write for Rise, in this article I translate all the prerequisites in the Energy & Atmosphere section.
Sep 8, 2020 | Green Home Living, Green Intention
September, 2020 When Karin and Kristyn of The Spark Joy Club asked me to be on their Spark Joy podcast, it got me thinking: what is joyful about a sustainable home? Listen through Apple Podcasts online »
Jun 23, 2020 | Green Intention
Thanks to Matthew Miller and Shondaland (media mogul Shonda Rimes’ website, a Hearst publication) for publishing a well-written article about how our own homes can help combat climate change. In his story “What Exactly Is a Green Home?” Matthew...
May 10, 2020 | Green Intention
I am honored to be nominated for the USGBC West North Central Region 2020 Leadership Awards! The description reads: Raising the Standard: For individuals who have made outstanding commitments through their personal time and energy to expand the conversation around...
Sep 20, 2019 | Green Intention
Earlier this month, I was honored to speak during Shabbat Services at Temple Israel’s “Views from the Pews.” Here’s a 12-minute overview of why buildings matter to our health, wealth, and soul. Watch online »
Mar 26, 2019 | Green Intention
The first of my monthly series on the pros and cons of LEED certification for homes. Read my column on the BuildWithRise.com website.
Dec 20, 2018 | Green Home Living, Green Intention, Healthy Home, Materials, Trash and Waste
My from the Editor article for Rise, about our office’s single use ban on plastics. Some people think it doesn’t make a difference…read on!
Dec 12, 2018 | Green Intention
In the spirit of the holiday season, it’s a great time of year to think about gifts for the home. Here’s the Sustainable Home Gift Guide, which includes 12 unique ideas for a holiday gift. I wrote it for Rise and we published today, because it’s 12...
Dec 4, 2018 | Energy, Energy & Water, Green Home Building/Remodeling, Green Home Living, Green Intention, Healthy Home, Landscaping, LEED Certification, Location, Materials
I had the honor of visiting with Mark and Kate Hanson and touring their home and gardens earlier this year. Here’s the story I wrote about their inspirational home and site–and how it serves their community in Roseville, Minnesota.
Nov 20, 2018 | Green Intention
I attended the world’s largest gathering of green building experts in mid-November. Here are my thoughts about it in my From the Editor column for Rise.
