Alexandra HirschElectric Cars + Methane Emissions ≠ Zero Emissions, Buddyhttps://www.alexhirschdesign.com/blog/embodiedcarbonFeb 2, 2021Feb 2, 2021
Alexandra HirschSustainably Forested is the New Non-GMO.With many of us (still) staying indoors I’ve begun to think more critically about the building materials I’m surrounded by. More…Jan 13, 2021Jan 13, 2021
Alexandra HirschIs Natural Stone Good for Nature?Thinking holistically about the materials in your home is tough, especially when greenwashing is so prevalent. Stone sources will tell you…Dec 17, 2020Dec 17, 2020
Alexandra HirschSeawalls Wont Save UsBuilding in vulnerable areas is not something we began recently, but given what we now know about sea level rise and the impact it has not…Dec 10, 2020Dec 10, 2020
Alexandra HirschCan Wood Help Us Sequester Carbon Emissions?Materials developed and used (steel, iron, cement) in the construction industry emit roughly 11% of global greenhouse gas emissions…Dec 8, 2020Dec 8, 2020
Alexandra HirschApplying Passive House Principles to Existing HomesCreated in the 1980’s by Wolfgang Feist, the Passive house (passivhaus) design method was developed to be an energy conservation standard…Dec 3, 2020Dec 3, 2020
Alexandra HirschSamples and Waste are SynonymousThis year has me thinking about waste on a greater scale than normal. Working on a residential project where the output of waste is…Nov 30, 2020Nov 30, 2020
Alexandra HirschCan Net-Zero keep us at 1.5?Admittedly, while individual energy consumption may not alter the fate of humanity, a change in how the masses consume energy will…Nov 16, 2020Nov 16, 2020
Alexandra HirschWind Power — The Cause of Carbon and CancerThe second Presidential debate afforded me the opportunity to research a topic I hadn’t intended on, and quite frankly never thought I…Oct 23, 2020Oct 23, 2020