piper: decoding healthy & regenerative design

Have you ever considered how many chemicals you encounter on a daily basis? And how many of the chemicals are hazardous to your health?

It's not something most of us typically think about unless prompted by the distinct odor of off gassing or a visible warning label. But the fact of the matter is, there's almost no escaping them, and you might be surprised to know just how many toxic chemicals surround us and pose health and environmental risks.

In this episode, Mike Johnson, senior director of materials at the International Living Future Institute (ILFI) talks about how we can become more aware of these chemicals and turn toward a healthier environment.

Learn more about the Red List at https://living-future.org/red-list/ Learn more about Declare and Living Product Challenge at https://living-future.org/programs-overview/

Is organic architecture the key to sustainable building? This home in Scottsdale, Arizona, designed and developed by desert modernist architect Craig Wickersham, is an exploration of the principles of organic architecture as taught by famed architect Frank Lloyd Wright.

This project, at the base of Pinnacle Peak, demonstrates how starting with a deep respect and love for the land and surrounding ecosystem impacts design decisions and ultimately the imprint on the environment.