Let’s talk about bias. I have it. You have it. As humans all of us have our own opinions towards virtually everything that comes across our plates in our daily lives, be it (literally) a menu option or (the more serious) potentially deadly first impression. And researchers, from the molecular biologist to the cultural anthropologist,…
The Twin Peaks Passivhaus + ADU
The Twin Peaks Passivhaus + ADU, which appeared as part of this year’s Northwest Green Home Tour, started with countless hours of research on the owners’ end. Their main goal: to minimize their ecological impact in the face of climate change. From there, they assembled the dream team—[bundle] design studio and Bellingham Bay Builders—to finalize…
Newco Shift | Open Streets Four Ways
It’s the time of the year again when the sun is out and the streets are alive. From festivals to block parties — and my favorite, open streets — there’s just something about summer that makes a city more vibrant and human scale.Philly Free Streets, the city’s first open streets event in 2016 (Photo by Katrina Johnston-Zimmerman)Open streets events…
Marc Dousset
Who are you, and what do you do?My name is Marc Dousset. I co-own AXIOM IT Solutions, a custom software solution company located in Missoula, Montana.What has been one insight or lesson that has been most helpful in your career?Speak up when you think you have something to contribute, and listen when you don’t.What has…
Benefits of a Dog Wash Station
If you’ve ever had to wash a dog, you know it can be quite the ordeal. There’s nothing easy about hauling a muddy dog into a sink or bathtub, then awkwardly maneuvering the hose or faucet to get a good rinse. Then there’s toweling the dog dry so it doesn’t drip all over the place—not…