Friday October 1st, 2010
Blue Design: The Future and the Present
What are the qualities of a Blue Design future? How can we promote its realization? This essay succinctly discusses both topics and presents two primary modes for Blue Design’s implementation.
Wednesday August 4th, 2010
Creating a Mature Relationship with Nature
Maturing our relationship with Nature is a complex endeavor with some parallels to other personal relationships we experience. In this essay, I explore the qualities of both a personal and collective mature relationship with Nature, and discuss our relationship to Nature as advocated by Blue Design.
Monday July 12th, 2010
Cycles
Thinking about cycles is a powerful thing; the entrée to thinking in systems and a key to Blue Design. Thinking in cycles focuses on following a single component through its cycle in the system. Cycles are easy to see in the world around us, if we tune ourselves to them.
Friday June 4th, 2010
Foundational Change
Our architectural firm has committed to evolving our deep vision of sustainability while still functioning as a profitable, business-as-usual enterprise. We are dedicated to embracing the foundational change required to live in paradoxical worlds. This essay explores the possibilities and challenges we face in embracing this change.
Wednesday May 26th, 2010
Pete’s Higher Purpose
For me, conforming to conventional definitions both of architecture’s purpose and of personal success is no longer satisfying. I continue to search for deeper meaning with my professional work and this essay provides the background and insight into my new journey.
Tuesday May 25th, 2010
Beauty: Control and Depth
What happens when we release our desire to control nature? Recognizing the natural beauty that exists without our influence is required when applying the theories of Blue Design. In this essay, I reach beyond conventional perceptions of beauty in built and natural worlds, in a search for more meaningful, connected definitions that speak of a new harmony between the works of man and nature.
