It took way too long, finding the processing limits of my MacBook, and solving an upload issue with my video hosting provider, but we have it: video of Steve Glenn’s recent talk at DWR.
On a drizzly Thursday night — nothing compared to what we’ve had for the last few days, mind you — over 35 architects, designers and design fans gathered amongst the modern furniture to hear what the LivingHomes founder and CEO had to say about starting his development firm.
For the sake of digestibility, I’ve broken the hour-plus video into six segments:
Steve started discussing development, his inspiration to get into the industry, and the importance of having a greater social good behind your business.
Next he talked about his buildings, the architects that have designed them (Ray Kappe and KieranTimberlake), the benefits of prefabrication — with cool videos of two LivingHomes houses being built in a matter of hours — and the importance of good design in environmentally-friendly home design.
Third, he discussed the importance of building the most environmentally-friendly building possible, and LivingHomes’ efforts to do so.
Beyond what the homes are made with and how they’re constructed, LivingHomes also helps homeowners be more responsible.
After that, Steve opened the talk up to questions, and boy did the architects in attendance have them!
In all, a very engaging conversation by a pioneer in the green home movement. I look forward to the day when a LEED-certified home is the standard, and not the exception. People like Steve Glenn are working to make that a reality.
Also, a big thanks to DWR for allowing me to set up front and center to film this!
