The New Conservation Movement: Home Wildlife Sanctuaries I’ve been reading “Nature’s Best Hope” by Doug Tallamy. Doug Tallamy is an award-winning author and professor at the University of Delaware. There, he also serves as the chair of the Department of Entomology and Wildlife Ecology. Tallamy specializes in studying the way insects, plants and ecosystems interact. […]
January 31, 2014 welcomes the Chinese New Year of the Wooden Horse. 2014 is the Year of the Wooden Horse. Horse is a symbol of traveling, as well a sign of speedy success because it can give individuals a ride to their destination. The Chinese have five alchemical elements: wood, fire, earth, metal and […]
Transparency in materials is the marker of healthy buildings. The design community has leaders who are marking the way forward.
February 10, 2013 starts the Chinese New Year – the Year of the Snake. Snake years are predicted to be a time for reassessing our personal situation regarding finances, career and relationships. It’s also a mysterious year that suggests it pays to be cautious when making commitments. Doo Consulting has committed itself to sharing resources […]
I hope you enjoyed our two-part blog series detailing new research on the profits in sustainability. Meanwhile, over at Doo Consulting… Business is budding for Doo Consulting this spring. Here are some of the details of of our recent wins: AWARDS Peter Doo Elevated To The AIA College Of Fellows Peter Doo, president of Doo Consulting […]
Does a LEED building make financial sense? In the current market, this question is discussed actively between development, property management and building professionals. Of course, energy efficiency upgrades and water-saving measures do lower utility costs. And less construction waste can save money during construction. So, these savings help in making the case for LEED. But, […]
How is business for you in 2012? For companies with a congruent commitment to sustainability, and with LEED-certified buildings (see Part 2 of this series), it seems business is very good. Empirical studies reveal that companies that have chosen to put sustainability high on their priority list outperform their competitors. Those for whom the bottom line […]
January 23, 2012 starts the Chinese New Year – the year of the Water Dragon. The water dragon, in Chinese mythology, brings a willingness to take risks, easier access to money, and the need for good counsel.
At Doo Consulting, we’d like to share with you a few resources that are likely to make 2012 an even greener year than 2011.
On March 31, 2011, Potomac Valley Brick (PVB) hosted its Second Annual BrickStainable Awards program. As in the first year’s event in March 2010, winners were flown to Washington, DC, from their home cities and countries to participate in the awards celebration. The day-long event for the winners included a round table discussion of the […]
As I reflect on 2010, I am aware that December 2, 2010, was the 40th birthday of the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The turn of the year is a time of reflection as is the fortieth birthday of an organization. In spite of the challenging economy of the last few years, the rising attention to the environment and the business response has been astounding.
