[Greenbuilding] good 'green' programs

[Christina Smith]

THANK YOU to all who have responded to my inquiry on finding a recommended
"green" architecture program, either here in the US or Canada. Since I am
only at the beginning of my journey into the wonderful world of building
green structures, I take your comments into much consideration when applying
to the school that my family and I will spend the next 3 1/2 years of our
life. So far, I really like what I'm seeing at The University of Oregon.

I did not know that my post would lead to such a hot and heavy discussion!
It goes to show that architectures take their careers and educations very
seriously, and I wouldn't want it any other way.

So, for further discussion on this topic, I ask that you email me directly,
csmith102008 at gmail.com

Cheers!

P.S. Any Texas folks out there?

On 9/25/07, John E. Beeson < jbeeson at quinnevans.com> wrote:
>
> Rob,
>
> I would disagree with this (canadian or not).  Critical thinking is one
> part but without any 'basic training' you are a useless employee and
> more a liability than a significant contributor.
>
> Not to mention, if we all waited to acquire mastery of the green stuff,
> it WOULD NEVER happen.  It NEEDS to be taught otherwise, no one would
> ever do it or know how to do it.
>
> If you can't learn it and be able to talk about it in a way that helps
> get others do it, than we we will be working in the downward spiral
> toward no progress and no change.  The earth can't wait.
>
> But regardlesss of all the web info on various programs or school
> boilerplate missions, anyone looking at programs should talk to current
> and recent graduates of programs to know really what is covered.
>
> --------------------------------snipped--------------------------------
> The job of a good school is not to plug any particular "stuff" (Green or
>
> otherwise).
> Its job is to teach its students the ability to master critical
> thinking.
>
> It is then the students' responsibility to acquire mastery of the "Green
>
> stuff" on their own, making use of the vast interdisciplinary resources
>
> available to one whose job title is "student".
> -------------------
>
> QUINN EVANS | ARCHITECTS
> John E. Beeson, LEED AP
> jbeeson at quinnevans.com
>
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Christina M. Cicack

"Treat the Earth well. It was not given to you by your parents. It was
loaned to you by your children." Kenyan Proverb