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Triple-certified Bird Friendly, Fairtrade & Organic coffee in US-made compostable packaging. Documenting the building of our sustainable & walkable flagship location, welcome to all.
#fridayfinds represented by reclaimed granite cobbles for use in our construction, prioritizing reuse over new material. Mining, dredging, new steel, logging, clinker in concrete have envt impacts ranging from emissions to ecosystem damage. Reuse is pricey under current system, key policy shift need
February 6, 2026 at 3:27 PM
#fridayfinds represented by reclaimed granite cobbles for use in our construction, prioritizing reuse over new material. Mining, dredging, new steel, logging, clinker in concrete have envt impacts ranging from emissions to ecosystem damage. Reuse is pricey under current system, key policy shift need
It would be incredible to be able to go to local union & get a framer who knows about old timbers (including joins), someone to place the hempcrete, a plasterer to finish the walls with clay. Here unions typically work on large projects w/ typical fossil fuel heavy materials (concrete, steel, glass)
Was interviewed today about microcredentials. To me, we do not have just a climate crisis, we have an experience crisis.
What we need is literally a marshall plan that unlocks a hands-on revolution for the coming renovation wave.
(If you all do not vote for fascism/extinction that is.)
What we need is literally a marshall plan that unlocks a hands-on revolution for the coming renovation wave.
(If you all do not vote for fascism/extinction that is.)
Friends and family of the Baugruppe helping to insulate the 6-family home in 1 day with local secondary materials from food agriculture. I never see this on non-climate conscious construction sites?
February 5, 2026 at 11:54 AM
It would be incredible to be able to go to local union & get a framer who knows about old timbers (including joins), someone to place the hempcrete, a plasterer to finish the walls with clay. Here unions typically work on large projects w/ typical fossil fuel heavy materials (concrete, steel, glass)
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Was interviewed today about microcredentials. To me, we do not have just a climate crisis, we have an experience crisis.
What we need is literally a marshall plan that unlocks a hands-on revolution for the coming renovation wave.
(If you all do not vote for fascism/extinction that is.)
What we need is literally a marshall plan that unlocks a hands-on revolution for the coming renovation wave.
(If you all do not vote for fascism/extinction that is.)
Friends and family of the Baugruppe helping to insulate the 6-family home in 1 day with local secondary materials from food agriculture. I never see this on non-climate conscious construction sites?
November 5, 2024 at 3:21 PM
Was interviewed today about microcredentials. To me, we do not have just a climate crisis, we have an experience crisis.
What we need is literally a marshall plan that unlocks a hands-on revolution for the coming renovation wave.
(If you all do not vote for fascism/extinction that is.)
What we need is literally a marshall plan that unlocks a hands-on revolution for the coming renovation wave.
(If you all do not vote for fascism/extinction that is.)
#wednesdaywhatif construction sites generated a fraction of the waste through diversion & reuse? We were able to find reuse opps for fiberglass insulation, faux wood flooring, floor padding, >3' pieces of oak flooring, cutting boards, seating, salon supplies, partial bricks, river rock. It's doable
February 4, 2026 at 9:27 PM
#wednesdaywhatif construction sites generated a fraction of the waste through diversion & reuse? We were able to find reuse opps for fiberglass insulation, faux wood flooring, floor padding, >3' pieces of oak flooring, cutting boards, seating, salon supplies, partial bricks, river rock. It's doable
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If the cement industry were a country, it would be the world’s fifth-largest carbon polluter — emitting more CO₂ than most nations.
It’s the second-most-used substance on Earth — and a major climate threat
The cement industry has set ambitious climate goals. But as federal funding dries up, its path to decarbonization is in doubt.
floodlightnews.org
February 2, 2026 at 2:29 PM
If the cement industry were a country, it would be the world’s fifth-largest carbon polluter — emitting more CO₂ than most nations.
On #worldwetlandsday we're reflecting on where our lumber comes from & how we can reduce harms to sensitive ecosystems that filter air/water, protect us from storms, provide shade & habitat. When finding FSC-certified lumber was nearing an impossibility, we went w/ local (w/in 50 miles) felled trees
February 2, 2026 at 3:59 PM
On #worldwetlandsday we're reflecting on where our lumber comes from & how we can reduce harms to sensitive ecosystems that filter air/water, protect us from storms, provide shade & habitat. When finding FSC-certified lumber was nearing an impossibility, we went w/ local (w/in 50 miles) felled trees
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also for all of the land wasted on feeding beef we could have vast forests that feed infilling cities with mass timber midrises and addressing both housing and climate crises
also for all of the land wasted on feeding beef we could have vast forests that feed infilling cities with mass timber midrises and addressing both housing and climate crises
Next time someone asks you about energy and land use, maybe remind them that the ~35 million acres that currently grow corn for ethanol in the US could produce ~15 PWh per year of electricity from solar photovoltaics. That's ~3.5 times more than *total annual generation from all US power plants*.
February 1, 2026 at 10:00 PM
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also for all of the land wasted on feeding beef we could have vast forests that feed infilling cities with mass timber midrises and addressing both housing and climate crises
also for all of the land wasted on feeding beef we could have vast forests that feed infilling cities with mass timber midrises and addressing both housing and climate crises
The city we're building in still allows parklets (a parking space ➡️ a mini urban park). Obv there will be a free little library. What 📚 that are pro democracy, worker, environment & feminist would you be remiss to omit? Bonus points for holistic recs that cross themes #booksky
February 1, 2026 at 9:20 PM
The city we're building in still allows parklets (a parking space ➡️ a mini urban park). Obv there will be a free little library. What 📚 that are pro democracy, worker, environment & feminist would you be remiss to omit? Bonus points for holistic recs that cross themes #booksky
This is who runs the account
February 1, 2026 at 7:20 PM
This is who runs the account
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Our remaining forests are Earth's life-support system. Globally, forests now cover 32% of land (4.14 billion ha), but we lost 8-10 million ha in recent years. Every tree counts—let's protect what's left before it's too late! 🌳💚 #ProtectOurForests
February 1, 2026 at 2:33 PM
Our remaining forests are Earth's life-support system. Globally, forests now cover 32% of land (4.14 billion ha), but we lost 8-10 million ha in recent years. Every tree counts—let's protect what's left before it's too late! 🌳💚 #ProtectOurForests
Internal monologe when the contractor excuses not providing crew water to make... concrete. I.e. 1 of 4 ingredients. Rather than providing, the beam pockets were left ungrouted in the party wall & the next door business says cold air streaming in during these sub-freezing days. So yeah, some bs fr
January 30, 2026 at 5:42 PM
Internal monologe when the contractor excuses not providing crew water to make... concrete. I.e. 1 of 4 ingredients. Rather than providing, the beam pockets were left ungrouted in the party wall & the next door business says cold air streaming in during these sub-freezing days. So yeah, some bs fr
For new construction yes absolutely let's start w/o ever having fossil fuels. We also must electrify existing commercial buildings via retrofit. The expense, tech limitation & perceived tradeoffs aren't trivial. Finding elec coffee roasters, woks, commercial dishwashers (does water get hot enough)
📣The future of construction is #AllElectric. They are cheaper and easier to build. And all-electric homes are better for residents—healthier since there is less pollution, more comfortable because #Heatpumps heat better than furnaces. Pass it on. #EnergySky #ClimateSky #Greensky #BuildingDecarb
Why are developers choosing to build all-electric homes? They’re faster and cheaper to construct than dual-fuel homes, and #HeatPumps can more efficiently heat a home, BDC’s Panama Bartholomy tells the @nytimes.com's @carabuckley.bsky.social: bit.ly/3NXi2Vc
January 30, 2026 at 2:11 PM
For new construction yes absolutely let's start w/o ever having fossil fuels. We also must electrify existing commercial buildings via retrofit. The expense, tech limitation & perceived tradeoffs aren't trivial. Finding elec coffee roasters, woks, commercial dishwashers (does water get hot enough)
#snowday #organic #veggie chili for the win. The run is completely frozen over w/ snow-covered rocks. It remains below freezing so the only answer was a 🍅-based vegan chili w/ black & pinto 🫘, yellow bell pepper, carrots, celery, purple onion, chipotle pepper, black pepper, cayenne & evoo
January 27, 2026 at 7:46 PM
#MondayMaterialsScience win: 3,200 psi in 3 days w/o any Portland cement. Backstory: switching slag after supplier was acquired & new slag didn't perform w/ lightweight ♻️ aggregate led pivot to ♻️ antique granite & higher compressive strength for basement walls/slab w/o compromising project ethos
January 26, 2026 at 7:14 PM
#MondayMaterialsScience win: 3,200 psi in 3 days w/o any Portland cement. Backstory: switching slag after supplier was acquired & new slag didn't perform w/ lightweight ♻️ aggregate led pivot to ♻️ antique granite & higher compressive strength for basement walls/slab w/o compromising project ethos
Let's make #solarpv on every property, even historic ones, possible this #CleanEnergyDay. City historic districts: allow rooftop #renewables to be visible from street, EV chargers & other #resilient infra. Don't let #historicpreservation impede #resilient buildings & neighborhoods #EnergyTransition
January 26, 2026 at 4:45 PM
Let's make #solarpv on every property, even historic ones, possible this #CleanEnergyDay. City historic districts: allow rooftop #renewables to be visible from street, EV chargers & other #resilient infra. Don't let #historicpreservation impede #resilient buildings & neighborhoods #EnergyTransition
This is true for all of livability. Show us what you did to preserve green space, enable #renewables, make #housing easier to build, create active transport that works for all. Most US cities aren't meeting the moment. Realizing the better future requires real world applied action, not empty talk
It’s time to stop using Vision Zero as a slogan. Tell me how many intersections you’ll daylight per year; how many miles of new protected bike lanes; how many traffic calming devices installed; etc. Show me you care with your budget
Vision Zero: Slogans don’t save lives
The first in a series on why Vision Zero policies fail when cities treat adoption as the finish line
stephnakhleh.substack.com
January 25, 2026 at 1:52 AM
This is true for all of livability. Show us what you did to preserve green space, enable #renewables, make #housing easier to build, create active transport that works for all. Most US cities aren't meeting the moment. Realizing the better future requires real world applied action, not empty talk
Re-cycling
A new pilot project is giving hundreds of old bikes a new lease of life, by redirecting unwanted, damaged bikes from @glasgowcc.bsky.social recycling centres to be repaired and redistributed to local communities. 🚲
Find out more: cycling.scot/news/pilot-p...
Find out more: cycling.scot/news/pilot-p...
January 24, 2026 at 1:42 PM
Re-cycling
It's #salvage #windowwednesday! #Retrofitting salvage steel windows can be done repeatedly over their lifecycle (cosmetic updates & even structural repair). By choosing reuse we are able to access a much higher quality product w/ a longer expected life. Care will be given to ensure thermal breaks
January 21, 2026 at 4:07 PM
It's #salvage #windowwednesday! #Retrofitting salvage steel windows can be done repeatedly over their lifecycle (cosmetic updates & even structural repair). By choosing reuse we are able to access a much higher quality product w/ a longer expected life. Care will be given to ensure thermal breaks
#tuesdaytriumph is several 2nd story steel beams being raised carefully into beam pockets. This work is extremely challenging in an unplanned sequence where a permanent 1st floor no longer exists. The erectors must patiently lift each beam at a near perfect angle to get both ends to bear in the wall
January 20, 2026 at 11:41 PM
#tuesdaytriumph is several 2nd story steel beams being raised carefully into beam pockets. This work is extremely challenging in an unplanned sequence where a permanent 1st floor no longer exists. The erectors must patiently lift each beam at a near perfect angle to get both ends to bear in the wall
#fridayfacts you can achieve 4,000 psi (~27.5 MPa) concrete, higher compressive strength than req residential & light commercial, w/o virgin aggregate/sand. Foamed glass aggregate is 99% post consumer ♻️ glass. The mix weights ~1/2 of conventional concrete, lighter than what's called lightweight mix
January 16, 2026 at 9:07 PM
#fridayfacts you can achieve 4,000 psi (~27.5 MPa) concrete, higher compressive strength than req residential & light commercial, w/o virgin aggregate/sand. Foamed glass aggregate is 99% post consumer ♻️ glass. The mix weights ~1/2 of conventional concrete, lighter than what's called lightweight mix
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I'm in a 40 day exercise w/ my yoga studio. The biggest thing that I have noticed so far is that caring for yourself, loving your person, & focusing on what it takes to be the best you, enables people to spill out kindness, empathy, & wisdom. Dear reader, the world needs kindness, empathy, & wisdom.
January 15, 2026 at 10:37 AM
I'm in a 40 day exercise w/ my yoga studio. The biggest thing that I have noticed so far is that caring for yourself, loving your person, & focusing on what it takes to be the best you, enables people to spill out kindness, empathy, & wisdom. Dear reader, the world needs kindness, empathy, & wisdom.
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Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has. - Margaret Mead
Pic of the day
#photography
Pic of the day
#photography
January 15, 2026 at 9:09 PM
Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has. - Margaret Mead
Pic of the day
#photography
Pic of the day
#photography
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Frans Halsstraat, Amsterdam in 1982 and today. Your streets can be used to store parked cars, or they can be places for people. It's a political choice and city leaders can make it happen.
January 13, 2026 at 5:57 PM
Frans Halsstraat, Amsterdam in 1982 and today. Your streets can be used to store parked cars, or they can be places for people. It's a political choice and city leaders can make it happen.
#transformationtuesday is post consumer recycled container glass (wine bottles, pasta sauce jars) turned into foamed glass aggregate in nearby PA. We developed a concrete replacing all sand & coarse aggregate w/ foamed glass. So keep ♻️ & when you think it doesn't matter know that it does. Thanks to
January 13, 2026 at 7:38 PM
#transformationtuesday is post consumer recycled container glass (wine bottles, pasta sauce jars) turned into foamed glass aggregate in nearby PA. We developed a concrete replacing all sand & coarse aggregate w/ foamed glass. So keep ♻️ & when you think it doesn't matter know that it does. Thanks to
#Mondayvibes when 5 tons of surplus & used steel arrives to the site. These particular beams were from a job that over-ordered (a common construction practice). The decking was used w/ small bends, nail holes & rust spots. Reusing steel reduces emissions & embodied energy for minor inconvenience
January 12, 2026 at 8:07 PM
#Mondayvibes when 5 tons of surplus & used steel arrives to the site. These particular beams were from a job that over-ordered (a common construction practice). The decking was used w/ small bends, nail holes & rust spots. Reusing steel reduces emissions & embodied energy for minor inconvenience