Core faculty at Antioch University Seattle since 1998, his teaching, research and field work focus on themes of social justice, ecological design and sustainable community development. Visit his website: www.designtrek.net

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Publications:
Sustainability in Exile: Envisioning Permanent Culture in Tibetan Refugee Settlements

This paper documents the intentions and outcomes of a collaborative permaculture design training within Tibetan refugee settlements and examines its relevance to sustainable community development initiatives with at-risk populations.

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From Rhizome to Renaissance: Engaging Integral Bamboo Systems for Sustainable Development

This paper will discuss efforts undertaken in China and elswhere to advance sustainable bamboo industry activities and introduce a framework for assessing whole-system bamboo "best practices."

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Repointing the Ivory Tower: Designing for Relevancy, Efficacy, Humility in view of the Great Turning

This paper will introduce and discuss ecological design strategies for use in service of effective integration of classroom, campus and community contexts for sustainability.

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Whither Our Embrace of Bamboo: Observations from Forest, Farm and Factory

Seeking innovations, the author offers first-hand observations and perspectives derived from teaching, research and field work in China during 2006/07 for advancing bamboo resource systems towards sustainability.

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