kevin @ think | design | consult @thinkph.bsky.social · 29/06/2026You can always dig up the pavement, get rid of parking minimums, and divide up the large properties to suit at least 3-4 ownership units, of single stair access blocks each. In other words, build like this: 030
kevin @ think | design | consult @thinkph.bsky.social · 26/11/2025PHantastic! Wait - does PHimby mean “Passive House forward?” PHPHimby for the win! Passive House Public Housing YES! 082
kevin @ think | design | consult @thinkph.bsky.social · 26/11/2025That way, you have fresh, filtered air no matter what. Especially since: (That’s for the west: OR, WA, BC. But during this past summer the map was far worse out where you live.) 110
kevin @ think | design | consult @thinkph.bsky.social · 17/11/2025Which you will find if you check out Michael’s book. It’s a comprehensive view of potential for a far more equitable housing future, encompassing many of the features you’ve proposed: 000
kevin @ think | design | consult @thinkph.bsky.social · 02/11/2025Yep. It was called The Saskatchewan House, built in 1977, did just that. If we aren’t reducing the need for heating and cooling, then we need the entire roof to be covered, yes, just like this one from 58 years later… 020
kevin @ think | design | consult @thinkph.bsky.social · 04/08/2025Just reading up on carbon cycles, with Paul Hawkins’ new book, Carbon: The Book of Life. Understanding the carbon cycle and its fundamental role in life - which then forms the carbon cycle - there’s great insights: why it’s so essential to understand impacts of our buildings > our lives > future. 000
kevin @ think | design | consult @thinkph.bsky.social · 01/04/2025Can the Internet handle April Fools Day? Wait, didn’t they move it to January 20th?? Or… is this… real? 😳🫣😱 000