Designing for Waldorf Schools

By Joseph GreifDesign

The ideal of every Waldorf School is to create a sacred place, grounding the child within human experiences of living life alive in an interconnected world environment, which extends above and below the physical plane of everyday existence. One could say that a Waldorf School is designed from the grass roots up, and a hierarchy of … Read More

Fitting Feng Shui into Western Architecture

By Joseph GreifDesign

There is more to design than meets the eye.And there are more and more clients asking that alternative design approaches be implemented into their projects to create better architectural experiences for them and their clients.In this search for alternative approaches to a better architecture, Feng Shui is a leading, non-traditional influence, asked about in securing a quality investment through … Read More

Healthy buildings’ role in organic modernism

By Joseph GreifDesign

On an organic level, architecture affects one’s nervous system, then personality, and ultimately one’s image of self. From teachers to artists to architects, creativity is transforming work, leisure, community and everyday life. Savvy people — who hire design professionals with advanced knowledge and a holistic understanding of healthy people, places and planet — stand to influence … Read More

Sustainability: What does it mean?

By Joseph GreifDesign

Sustainability: the concept of meeting present needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.Sustainable design: design that seeks to avoid depletion of energy, water, and raw material resources; prevent environmental degradation caused by facility and infrastructure development over their life cycle; and create environments that are livable, comfortable, and safe … Read More

Church Renovations and Remodels
A Resource for Facility Planners

By Joseph GreifDesign

The 21st Century has presented again it’s challenge to humanity:  How do we balance our fast paced needs in adapting to the material aspects of our lives with the opportunities for renew found in the spiritual aspects of our lives.How does a congregation, and building committee, balance the typically unseen but necessary NEEDS of their facility … Read More