Optimal Green
by Justin Thomas, Virginia on 09.25.06
I've come to notice that green techniques are quite useful in the pursuit of life. They inspire health and energy. Not only in yourself, but also in your friends and family, and they are accessible to everyone.
I've found that green science is one of the most intriguing and subtle of disciplines. It's open-ended, sharp and lean. It's something both modern and primordial. I'm quite surprised that more people have not seized upon it.
It's not a trend, a philosophy, a counter-culture or a political movement. Green techniques are, by their nature, practical.
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You're absolutely right. Now, I'm not sure specifically what you're talking about because green techniques and green science permeate many different disciplines: architecture, building, food, cars, farming, etc. But with respect to building, it's so hard to be modern and not be green at the same time.
Actually, it's almost like you have to try to be non-green when you build modern these days. That's a good thing.
Indeed, the habit of thinking 'green' is intertwined with thinking efficient. Being efficient just feels good and creates healthy situations. Not to mention the untold perks of just thinking in general :)
To me it seems the 20th century was a time of great progress, great new technology, and (especially the 50s) blissful ignorance of the side-effects.
In the 21st century people have realised there really isn't the 'free lunch' - it's all connected, and like you say, the new ideas have to be practical.
PK,
Coincidentally, I was going to post something from your site yesterday. I posted it today instead.
Justin
Justin,
Thanks for the love, keep up the cool write-ups!