In One Photo: Silicon Valley Holds Its Own with Fall Foliage

Nov 27, 2011 No Comments by

As I left Silicon Valley for several weeks and the holidays in Los Angeles, I could not help but notice one of the local trees reaching the sky with its branches spread wide while boasting a range of reds and yellows.

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In One Picture: How Apple Can Be More Responsible

Oct 30, 2011 No Comments by

The glimmering computer screens may look cool at night, but this picture was taken at an indoor shopping mall before the store opened. Apple can do better.

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For Steve Jobs, Creativity and Vision Finally Won Huge Success

Oct 07, 2011 2 Comments by

The lesson that Steve Jobs taught many people, including me, is that if you believe in your inner creativity, refuse to be distracted by what the naysayers dart at you, and keep to your vision, your hard work will reap incredible results in the end.

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Remembering Who We Lost in Cupertino

Oct 07, 2011 No Comments by

A disturbed individual briefly shattered this idyllic scene with his rampage on Wednesday morning. Three hard working people were lost, many more injured, and countless loved ones are now suffering through an heinous tragedy. Our thoughts are with their families and loved ones.

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Sustainable Architecture in The Americas: A Survey on The Guardian

Jul 06, 2011 1 Comment by

In my latest article in The Guardian, I argue it will take both the scale of large companies and grassroots activism to transform our cities and make our living and work spaces healthier and safer.

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The Silicon Valley Garden Begins

Jun 23, 2011 1 Comment by

I may have left my garden in Los Angeles behind, but a new one has begun in a Silicon Valley town, Cupertino, once known for apricots and prunes.

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Starbucks Brings Together Historic Preservation and Mid-Century Architecture

Jun 14, 2011 No Comments by

You would not intuitively place Starbucks and mid-century architecture in the same sentence, but occasionally the coffee giant genuinely blends in well within neighborhoods outside of its Seattle base.

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Eichler Homes Keep Mid-Century Style Alive in Silicon Valley

Jun 13, 2011 1 Comment by

Joseph Eichler and his homes still strut and thrive throughout California, and that is true in Silicon Valley. Among the 11,000 or so homes built that carry his design, Eichler homes, or “Eichlers,” are still in demand by Silicon Valley homeowners.

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