by Jason | May 11, 2021 | Blog
Diversity reduces vulnerability to a variety of threats and takes advantage of the unique nature of the environment in which it resides. Look, we’re all different. Our physical characteristics, preferences, habits, and cultural norms differ, as do our economic...
by Jason | May 10, 2021 | Blog
Small and slow systems are easier to maintain than big ones, making better use of local resources and producing more sustainable outcomes. One can easily argue that large and fast solutions are sometimes needed. Emergencies happen, and we should contemplate...
by Jason | May 9, 2021 | Blog
“By putting the right things in the right place, relationships develop between those things, and they work together to support each other.” One of my favorite ways to apply this principle is in “stacking functions.” Stacking functions is an effort to make...
by Jason | May 8, 2021 | Blog
By stepping back, we can observe patterns in nature and society. These can form the backbone of our designs, with the details filled in as we go. This Principle is where we apply what we’ve learned from our observations and interactions into our systems’ designs....
by Jason | May 7, 2021 | Blog
By valuing and making use of all the resources that are available to us, nothing goes to waste. This Principle continues the practices of using renewable resources and further closes the loop. As our consumption patterns change and we adopt more efficient business...
by Jason | May 6, 2021 | Blog
Make the best use of nature’s abundance to reduce our consumptive behavior and dependence on non-renewable resources. The natural world creates ongoing regenerative processes essential for the survival of the earth and its inhabitants. Worms aerate the soil, clovers &...
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