An Engineer's Journey to the Corner Office

Engineers looking to get in the corner office should read this good article over at the globe and mail. I have personally seen too many times that engineering companies become bloated at the top with executives with no engineering experience. 

Crisis hits DCT Civil Engineering

Civil engineering firm DCT, citing problems of cash flow has had too eliminate 150 of its staff.  Find out more here.

Developments Look to Agriculture (WSJ Article)

It is good to see this article WSJ recognises the value sustainable development and agriculture by incorporating farming directly into our communities.  Too bad our efforts were not mentioned in the article but we appreciate the recognition of the concept non the less.  It would seem that we are on to something.

Video Advocating Sustainable Farming

I really love this video, which I think beautifully encapsules what we are attempting to do with some of our projects, plus the fact that I eat at Chipolte several times a week. This is a gorgeous stop motion video by London based Johnny Kelly to promote the use of local and sustainable farming. The song is Cold Play's "The Scientist" covered by Wille Nelson.

Green Rating Systems: Which One is Right for You?

Great post by environmentalleader.com discussing the various of merits of the many green rating systems out there.  A good read if you are interested in determining which green rating system is best for your sustainable design/development.