Repurposing a Dairy Barn
A significant part of good green design is the reclaiming and reuse of existing structures and materials. Rather than build new there is less impact on the environment when we can reclaim an existing...
View ArticleGreen Dental Office Design – Paint
My preferred wall covering is always paint. While I have recommended heavy vinyl wall covering on occasion in special applications, generally, I believe the simplicity of paint works best to add great...
View ArticleGreen Dental Office Design – Regional Priority Credits Added for Non-US LEED...
If your dental office is located outside the United States and you’ve been considering applying for LEED Certification of your green dental office design project, the USGBC has just announced Regional...
View ArticleQuick Look at a Dental Office Design Element
Front Reception When creating a dental office design I do like to weave a connecting theme throughout the various design elements that helps tie them all together. In this Reception Area, the...
View ArticleDoes Your Dental Office Have a Study Club Room?
A recent client of mine asked for a room in his office where he could hold dental study club meetings. So, as part of his dental office design, we created a space that would serve two purposes. Opened...
View ArticleReuse, Recycle, Restore
Blame it on my good friend Ron, but I’m a big fan of history. Even since I was 11 years old, Ron and I have traveled all over the U.S. looking at old buildings, grave yards, monuments, and just about...
View ArticleJames Goes To Washington
Well, I’m off to Washington, DC! I’ve been asked to speak on green design at a conference this week. I hardly know which way is up having been back in Indy less than 20 hours before heading out again....
View ArticleGreen Dental Office Design – Talking About “Going Green”
Yesterday, I made my presentation on LEED® design as part of a larger session on “Going Green.” The panelists, including myself, focused on the various aspects of moving to sustainability and...
View ArticleKicking Off 2011: What Are You Going to do to Make it Great?
Well, the New Year is upon us and everyone has had at least a week to settle back into their routine following the holidays. While I’m not one really for making resolutions, what are you going to do...
View ArticleThursday Thoughts, 2011.03
As I’m writing this edition of Thursday Thoughts I’m jetting across the American West overlooking snow topped peaks and deep valleys on my way to Berkeley, CA for my niece’s college commencement....
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