Author Archives: joteachman

Amoung all my epiphanies this semester, I am proud to say that I will take away sustainable knowledge to help educate and apply to the environment around me to make my carbon footprint a little less impactful. My first epiphany … Continue reading →

My Epiphany this week related mainly on Design Activism and how I can relate it to my major.  I’ve never heard the term before and it was very interesting learning about it and what people are striving to truly improve … Continue reading →

I did not have an ephiphany this week.   But I learned alot about the companies that are trying to make a difference.  My own research concluded the push for sustainability with cradle to cradle and upcycling.  I loved how much … Continue reading →

This weeks topic on Biomimicry has been pretty interesting.  I have never thought about combining the genetics and design on animals with the environmental designs and normal necessities for everyday living.  Its quite amazing how the science of the design works … Continue reading →

When we think of sustainability we think less.  Less, recycleable, reuseable, adaptable,  natural form, simple, exposed, and multi-functional, are all words, amoung others, that come together creating the words environmentally friendly.  The meaning of the words and the power we put behind them are … Continue reading →

My epiphany this week included the what if assignment.  We don’t seem to ask the right questions when we are looking for the answer.  We forget how important questions are to life.  I know I don’t ask enough questions.  And … Continue reading →

Thursday I had an Epiphany in class.  When we were speaking with Kirsi Niinimaki, a woman from Finland, a very interesting topic came up that I have never thought about.  She mentioned how our teacher Dr. Armstrong wears different clothing, a … Continue reading →

My epiphany this week was the realization that we don’t use all of our products end life.  We see a commercial with a “NEW, BETTER” product and immediately picture it in your house or your closet.  Commercials are brilliantly made … Continue reading →

I haven’t really had an epiphany this week.  But one thing that blew my mind was the story about wal-mart making a global change to help with sustainability in all their stores.  The fact that taking out one little light … Continue reading →