People, Planet, Design

""An eloquent and compelling exploration of the power of design and changes in the design process that are needed to meet global and local challenges--from climate to culture to community. Setting high performance goals for the built environment has never been more important for decarbonization, equity, biophilia, health, and the resiliency of people and planet."" --Vivian Loftness, Paul Mellon Chair in Architecture, Co-Director, Center for Building Performance and Diagnostics, Carnegie Mellon University ""Powerful, persuasive, and full of insight, Corey Squire cuts through information overload and reminds us of the role and impact of architecture in society and the promise it holds. A delight to read, this book shows us that design excellence is measured by relevance to the issues of our time.""--Kristof Irwin, Principal at Positive Energy and Host of The Building Science Podcast ""Thank you Corey Squire for creating this comprehensive guidebook outlining the great opportunity and responsibility architects have in creating climate solutions, high-performance buildings, and communities that are healthy, resilient, and equitable. This book should be required reading for all architecture professionals, students, teachers, allied professionals, and concerned citizens. By integrating the outlined resources and strategies into practice our profession will significantly contribute to a carbon- positive world.""--Marsha Maytum and Bill Leddy, Founding Principals, Leddy Maytum Stacy Architects ""With the climate crisis now in full swing, all architecture firms are seeking to prioritize high-performance outcomes in their designs. But how? This book is your one-stop-shop for guidance on the firm culture, collaborative process, and design guidelines that will get them there.""--Nadav Malin, President, BuildingGreen, Inc.