The Globus Design Associates Blog

Happy Holidays

2011-12-23T15:25:43-05:00

Green When No One is Watching

2011-11-10T09:15:40-05:00

A guest speaker in my Sustainable Design class asked my students, "What did you do today that was green when no one was watching?" The next day, with the question still resonating, I rode my bike to work. Bike secured...

Libraries in the Digital and Sustainable Age

2011-10-07T10:29:11-04:00

Photo: Suzan Globus I was asked to design a special area to attract young adults in a public library by library board members who lamented, "Kids don't read books anymore," while wondering what effect this assumption will have on public...

Sustainable Design Collaboration Begins in the Classroom

2011-09-15T17:13:37-04:00

Design for Sustainability classroom at Kean University. Photo: Suzan Globus I've accepted a position teaching Design for Sustainability II to Earth Science and Interior Design and Industrial Design majors at Kean University. I am especially excited to be teaching sustainability...

Public Libraries Provide Storm Shelter

2011-09-01T09:30:06-04:00

Hurricane Irene disrupted daily life for residents of the eastern US this week causing many to turn to their public libraries for support. Photo: Suzan Globus Raritan River, New Brunswick, NJ. Public librarians across NJ documented visitors more than doubling...

Back Roads Reveal Historic Preservation, Restoration and Adaptive Reuse

2011-08-25T09:33:14-04:00

Serendipity is one of the best rewards of travel. On a recent trip through the Blue Ridge Mountains, I encountered examples of historic preservation, renovation and adaptive reuse where people understand the "reuse" part of sustainability. A double rainbow announced...

Vacation Shots

2011-08-11T16:06:05-04:00

I will be well into my vacation away when you read this, so I'm sending vacation images from nearby historical Victorian Ocean Grove, a well planned small seashore town where thousands flock each summer. People have said that if you...

Teens use Library in New Ways

2011-08-10T09:47:31-04:00

To hear some of our public library clients tell it, part of the headline above, "Teens Use Library" might be newsworthy. In towns where the library is not located within walking distance of the schools, some public libraries use programs...

Climate Change Reminder of Interior Designer's Role

2011-07-22T15:01:00-04:00

Photo: Suzan Globus An angry sun was trying to get its last licks in on a sweltering day during my 7:30 pm ferry commute from NYC yesterday. The excessive heat reminds me of the responsibility I have as an interior...

Library Furniture Surprises from NeoCon

2011-07-14T19:07:44-04:00

The encouraging news in the library furniture world is that the go-to workhorse furniture lines known for manufacturing cost conscious solutions are investing in good design. They understand or are willing to bet that: 1. Good design sells. 2. Good...