by Josie Plaut | Nov 16, 2018 | Uncategorized
The Friends of Nepal Association (FONA) was formed as a non-profit in 2015 as a response to several earthquakes that caused devastation throughout Nepal. Since its creation, FONA has grown quickly and become internationally recognized for their work in creating...
by Josie Plaut | Aug 16, 2018 | Uncategorized
The regenerative vision for the McKalla District in North Austin, Texas calls for the once urban industrial area to transform into a vibrant ecological district. The five key concepts of regeneration- Working with Wholes, Being of Service, Accounting for Uniqueness,...
by Josie Plaut | Jul 26, 2018 | Uncategorized
The National Western Center (NWC) redevelopment is a collaboration between the City and County of Denver, Colorado State University (CSU), the National Western Stock Show Association, the Denver Museum of Nature and Science, and History Colorado. The reimagined...
by Josie Plaut | May 30, 2018 | Uncategorized
Meru, Kenya is home to International Peace Initiatives (IPI) and the Kithoka Amani Children’s Home and a powerful community. It is home to a progressive children’s home, many successful mirco-business endeavors, effective table-banking, an eco-center...
by Josie Plaut | Apr 28, 2018 | Uncategorized
Ed McGraw, CEO of Ashley McGraw Architects and 2016 graduate of the LENSES Facilitator Program, used LENSES to design a workshop for a new Living Building Challenge project at Binghamton University, located on a 70 acre nature preserve at the university. The...
by Josie Plaut | Apr 27, 2018 | Uncategorized
Sioux Falls, South Dakota like any city, has or will have aging neighborhood areas targeted for revitalization. The Affordable Housing Solutions project consists of an 8-unit infill townhouse within an older traditional neighborhood. A LENSES workshop was held to...
