When we shift our perspective from solving problems to harnessing potential, there is a real opportunity to create incredible change in the world.

Buildings account for nearly 40% of all energy consumed globally and are notorious for wanton waste. One person that has answered that question is Aaron Fairchild, co-founder and CEO of Green Canopy.

When the Living Building Challenge was launched in the early 2000’s many people thought that it was impossible. And in many places illegal. Two decades later developers, architects, contractors, and visionaries are pushing the envelope and designing entire communities based upon the aspirational and rigorous Living Building guidelines.

The Solar Village Company develops residential homes for sale and rent in sustainable communities that produces their own energy, food and water. They also build semi-custom Net Zero modular homes for clients wanting off-grid housing options.