Two Degrees: The Built Environment and Our Changing Climate
"This book is a must-read for people who want to know more about how better buildings can be the cornerstone for resiliency in our cities and our communities."—Rick Fedrizzi,President, CEO, and Founding Chair, U.S. Green Building Council"We have our challenge laid out —Two Degreesprovides a well-structured guide in which anyone who designs or builds in the built environment can find lasting value."—Ed Mazria, founder and CEO, Architecture 2030"A beautiful book, logically and accessibly laid out. I value its positive approach and rational sequencing for responding to threats that feel overwhelming. It reminds me of the way a doctor approaches a new and very sick patient who presents with a huge medical chart and a problem list that nearly immobilizes us with its complexity. But ‘no decision’ is a decision, and inaction, oftentimes, but not always, does more harm than good; the case demands a thoughtful action plan.Two Degreesdisentangles the threats and, in this doctor’s mind, offers a ‘treatment’ plan that can save lives, environments, and resources."—Richard J. JacksonMD,Designing Healthy Communities, former director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s National Center for Environmental Health in Atlanta and former California Department of Public Health officer"[Two Degrees] is a world-class book. There is a waterfall of ideas… Thoughtful. Clear.Two Degreesemerges from some of the best minds in sustainable practice. Enjoy!"—Jim Cramer, Design Futures Council; chairman and principal, Greenway Group"A truly unique approach to meeting the challenge of solving the complexity of global-scale climate change on a human scale, using practical, profitable, and sustainable approaches to developing buildings."—Jeffrey R. Koseff, Perry L. McCarty Director of the Stanford Woods Institute for the Environment"Two Degreesconnects good science, professional practice, and people, with a dash of passion and optimism. A timely and important contribution, and an enjoyable book, well worth reading and sharing."—Steve Selkowitz, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, Building Technology & Urban Systems"Two Degreespresents a clear and cogent approach to building and community design to address the changing climate. As the authors state, this is not a book of theory — it contains solid strategies from three of the most experienced practitioners."—William Browning, Partner, Terrapin Bright Green