About Me

In 2002, I founded Green Ground Zero and became the primary force in establishing the organization's international presence. I hosted Built Green TV, a television/webcast series that brought experts within the green industries to have in-depth, spirited conversation about the past, present and future of environmental subjects.

From 2004 to 2006, I served as the CEO and President of Chambers Design, Inc. The design company focused on ecological design with projects ranging from city/master planning, architecture, consulting and renewable energy technologies. My work includes more than 3.3 million square feet of green building space within New York City and around the world. I have been involved with shaping environmental policy, advising elected officials on effective ways to create environmental change. I am an adjunct professor at New York University where I teach green design and environmental policy in the Gallatin School of Individualized Studies.

In September 2006, Chambers Design, Inc. merged with two other companies to form inFORM Studio to continue a commitment to architecture and the environment. I now serve as the Director of Sustainability for the company, overseeing the integration of green design into all projects with a staff of more than 40 people with offices in South Carolina, Detroit and NYC.

I lecture around the world with notable talks given at the First Summit of The Network of Regional Governments for Tsunami Redevelopment in Lake Toba, Indonesia, United Nations World Urban Forum in Barcelona, Spain, the World Congress of Architecture and USGBC Conference in Pittsburgh. I am a board member of the Coastal Carolina University Sustainability Initiative and a contributing author for treehugger.com.

Member Since

May 18, 2006

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What is the next…

Purchase you’ll make?

Recycled Cowboy boots from my favorite shop in the East Village, plane tickets to Berlin, Dell XPS M140 and the Dell XPS 400, The Palm® Treo™ 650 smartphone and LoomState jeans.

Trend in design?

Urban Ecological Reintroductive Architecture - bringing forests and bio-diversity into the cities of the world for the first time in human history. It’s the next great step for green architecture.

Car you’d like to own?

2007 GS Lexus Hybrid - Zero to 60 in 6.9 seconds

Big step you’d like to make?

BuiltGreenTV available in every household on the planet online and on television (check local program listings☺) and more design projects that challenge my ability to see the solution of integrating sustainable architecture with sustainable style.

Fad that will fade?

Hybrids (but for the better), we will transition from the hybrid model to the completely eco-logical model with no need for dirty energy sources.

Vacation you’ll take?

South Africa to see the Great White Sharks and the great big cats!

Thing you’re going to fight for?

Endangered Species, better education and solar power.

Secret that’s going to leak?

Democratic don’t have to be ashamed of their values or act like Republicans to win back the White House and Congress.

Hollywood blockbuster going to be about?

Dustin Hoffman as Buckminster Fuller, directed by George Clooney and written by Aaron Sorkin.

Life you’ll lead?

I’d like to create a version of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem on the East Coast where Florida is connected to Maine by a wildland nature corridor 5 miles wide at every point…or hybrid NASCAR driver ;)

Fountain of youth?

Folly Beach, South Carolina – relaxing, hip and beautiful (and in my home state!!)

Book you’ll read?

Enlightened Sex: Finding Freedom & Fullness Through Sexual Union by David Deida. David Deida’s work makes me believe that God, Sex and Love can be more real than I thought and more fun than I’ve ever imagined!

Thing that will change the world?

The Sustainable Design Guideline Reference Manual for WTC applied to every building project in the United States and Asia. Randy Croxton is a $#@%ing genius!!

Guilty-pleasure food in which you’ll indulge?

Dumpling House’s fried pork dumplings (5 for $1) on Elridge between Broome and Grand. The best damn things you’ll ever eat for $1.

Person to whom you’ll say, “I love you”?

David Pollak (founder of DL21C) – awakened me to the power of “do it anyway”.