The SunCatcher, a passive solar greenhouse, could change local agriculture while reducing fuel use and CO2 emissions. In today’s high-tech society, what would it look like to rediscover the simple but ancient wisdom of using only the sun for our heating needs? Knowledge and use of passive solar design to heat buildings has been around [...]

I started some small planters on the balcony off the dining room today. I have a condominium in West Los Angeles, no yard, no land – just the balconies. I have a few goals with this project: 1) Reduce the amount of food I need form the grocery store, 2) Teach my son about growing [...]