It is noble to be considering the move into the Generation E. Generation X is a thing of the past...something to do with young people. Says who? I say so. I've never heard of Generation E, but mark my words, you read it from my blog first: the Generation E -E for environment- has little to do with age and much to do with heart and mind.
I saw and heard the focus groups go through my first green house- Casa Concept-, and how they responded to the mature thinking that went into the design and systems of this house. The opening of minds happened across generations and ages. The older set lamented not knowing much about environmentally friendly thinking when they had a chance to build or remodel, the younger set asked probing questions about the technology and systems for when they build. Everyone left with their eyes wide open. Most wanted to know how to start being EF ( Environmentally Friendly).
Wonderful things are coming my way as a designer with a higher consciousness. I started my Green Studio Blog to share my knowledge and ongoing research; Casa Concept inc. was formed to supply environmentally friendly products for home and home construction; I design housing under Towards Sustainable Design Studio. I wonder still how I spent 25 years in the residential design business going about it almost without an inner compass. I don't stop at that thought for long, because I woke up, way before most who are only now joining Generation E. I do stop often to marvel at the beautiful world that we inhabit, and can only hope that we will collectively redefine our purpose in doing design and in consuming for the home.
I'm committed; are you?
