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At Green Sail we ask the tough questions about the larger context within which we operate. As a result we can make all of our decisions based on larger principles of environmental benefits and the greater common good, not just money.

  • How to make the DesMoines Area Rapid Transit system amazing2023-03-06
    This is a project I did way back during my years at Iowa State University. I have developed my marketing,…
  • How to create world class transit in auto dominated cities2023-03-06
    American cities are notoriously spread out. Since the highway building boom of the 1950’s American cities have moved strongly away…
  • How to make affordable housing super expensive2022-10-17
    A long list in no particular order.
  • The Most Beautiful Urban Spaces in Barcelona2022-07-22
    The purpose of this post is to highlight some of my favorite urban spaces in Barcelona and get a better…
  • How to be a good racist2022-07-10
    I just finished reading the book “White Fragility – Why it’s so hard for white people to talk about racism”…
  • New wind turbines threaten to blow petroleum up.2022-06-05
    About three years ago we started to see wind turbines get even more wind behind their sails. Here is the…
  • How to Prioritize Energy Efficiency in Your New Home2022-03-24
    We all have a limited budget. If you are fortunate enough to be able to build your own home from…
  • The reason we need to reframe climate action goals NOW2022-02-01
    Humans and human institutions are master procrastinators. We know this. Everyone knows this. It is a lot easier to continue…
  • Three Patterns in Chicago’s Ridership Data Waiting to Be Found2022-01-17
    Introduction I am doing this case study as a capstone project after completion of the Google Intro Data Analytics Certificate…
  • The most diverse country in the world is…2021-12-01
    Part of answering this question hinges on the answers to a ton of other questions. It also may depend on…
  • New News, Old News, and Food for Thought.2021-11-26
    Cool developments in Science New cancer treatment re-activates the immune system. https://news.mit.edu/2021/new-cancer-treatment-may-reawaken-immune-system-1019 Accountability watch over the Tech Giants Facebook fails…
  • Cut Your Carbon Emissions With 10 Awesome Affordable Renovations2021-11-13
    Whenever we are looking to renovate our home we want to know what our return on investment will be. Financial…
  • The best way to screw yourself and the planet2021-11-13
    Step 1: Chop down a tree that shades your home. Step 2: That’s it. Results: Your air conditioning bill and…
  • One Powerful Mandate to Improve Efficiency at No Cost2021-11-01
    Context It should be no news that we are facing an urgent climate crisis. One of the main contributors to…
  • Quantifying the Value of Individual Labor within an Organization.2021-09-24
    One of the great issues of the day is the inequalities seen within the modern corporation whereby executives are rewarded…
  • Off-Grid Carbon Free Life in a Mountain Cabin2021-08-13
    This schematic design proposal didn’t meet the client’s aesthetic desires but I thought the Mountain Valley A-Frame was still worth…
  • Seven Simple Steps To Make Your Home Carbon Free2021-08-05
    It is definitely possible to accomplish a net zero energy and net zero carbon home within a reasonable price range….
  • Surprise! The best way to stay comfortable is insulation.2021-03-10
    Humans are foolish creatures, in particular when it comes to how we build. You know those crazy people who wear…
  • All Electric Construction Equipment Will Become The New Normal2021-03-10
    Why? We are in a climate emergency and need to eliminate all carbon burning operations immediately. It is more efficient…
  • 10 Reasons Why All Electric Homes Will Be the New Normal2020-12-20
    We are in the midst of a climate emergency. We must eliminate carbon usage in our homes and everywhere else…

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