This week, Timothy Lock joins the podcast to share his journey growing up on the coast of Maine, falling in love with the outdoors and eventually becoming an architect focused on ecological design. He discusses his deep connection to nature, shaped by his experiences in Acadia National Park, and how these moments influenced his commitment to climate action.

We talk about:

• His career in low-emissions architecture and design

• Connection to outdoor experiences and how they influence his work

• A passion for mountaineering and climbing that has shifted towards ultrarunning

• Changing our habits to use less in our lives

• Maine, obviously

Links

Tim’s Instagram

Opal Website

Opal Instagram

Presidential Traverse

Presi Traverse FKT

Pemi Loop

Passive House

Tim’s Article in AIA Philadelphia Context Magazine

More on Tim’s White House Policy Office work

WTCTA Patreon

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