Green architect, author and speaker Eric Corey Freed joins us on HowYouEco Radio’s ‘5 Minute Eco.’

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Eric Corey Freed is principal of organicARCHITECT and author of ‘Green Building for Dummies.’ Eric began his architecture business in 1997, at the germination of the green movement to approach architecture from an ecological perspective. Eric advises companies around the world on various issues of design, sustainability and green building; and sits on several green advisory boards.

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Eric Corey Freed, principal of organicARCHITECT and author of Green Building for Dummies, has joined the HowYouEco Advisory Board.

“Eric is leading the sustainability movement on all fronts, and we’re excited to have him join the HowYouEco team in bringing more green in home, work and play,” said HowYouEco CEO Luke Fretwell.

“HowYouEco does what is needed most: it connects people to the latest information, products and services in sustainability and allows them to make informed decisions all in one place,” said Freed.

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Eric Corey Freed believes that if he builds it green-they will come. We chatted about the inevitability of eco-friendly building design and a new 100-year plan.

How do you eco?

As architects, we design green homes for people around the country. All of our projects are green. We force it on all of our clients! I get to travel around the country and talk to people about this work and show them how to do it themselves.

As consultants, I get to work with all types of companies to find the sustainable opportunities in their work. Whether this is for a Fortune 500 company, product manufacturer or a real estate developer.

And as members of the community, we are involved in many worthwhile causes and organizations. I sit on the boards of several non-profits and the advisory boards of over a dozen other companies. I do this because it is fun – but it is also crucially important.

And finally, in my personal life, I’m your typical greenie. Organic food, non-toxic cleaning products, walk to work, carbon neutral hybrid car, graywater toilet, blah blah blah. But that stuff just makes sense.

Why did you go eco?

You ask as if I had a choice!

Buildings are the most environmentally destructive industry, producing half of our carbon emissions and consuming 40 percent of our energy and materials. How can I, as an architect, let this continue?

Simply because we have been building this way for the last hundred years does not justify why it can continue. Things must change.

What’s your favorite eco tip?

Stop talking about it and do something. Think big. Get friends involved. Be the change you wish to see in the world.

EcoLinks

• organicARCHITECT
• Green Building & Remodeling For Dummies