Zugunruhe: The Inner Migration to Profound Environmental Change - Softcover

Jason F. McLennan

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0974903329 ISBN 13: 9780974903323

Publisher: Ecotone Publishing, 2010

Synopsis

Just prior to periods of great migration, certain species display agitation and restlessness - a phenomenon referred to by scientists as zugunruhe. McLennan identifies a similar pattern emerging among people yearning for a sustainable future. This book is intended as a catalyst for anyone interested in exploring a deeper, more meaningful connection to the environmental movement. Zugunruhe is a work of creative genius that draws us into an engaging journey of self-discovery, brings the biggest and most frightening issues of our time up close, and invites our engagement, notes David Korten, It will leave you envisioning human possibilities you never previously imagined. Profound, personal and practical, McLennan s narrative reminds us that individual efforts ripple outward and can lead to revolutionary change for the betterment of people and planet.

Foreword by Janine Benyus

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About the Author

Considered one of the most influential individuals in the green building movement today, Jason F. McLennan s work has made a strong impact on the shape and direction of green building in the United States and Canada and he is a much sought after presenter and consultant on a wide variety of green building and sustainability topics around the world.

McLennan serves as the CEO of the Cascadia Green Building Council, the Pacific Northwest s leading organization in the field of green building and sustainable development and he is also the CEO of the International Living Building Institute. He is the founder and creator of the Living Building Challenge, an international green building program, and co-creator of Pharos, the most advanced building material rating system in North America.

Jason is known as an international thought leader in the green architecture movement and has lectured on sustainability across the United States and Canada. His work in the sustainable design field has been published or reviewed in dozens of journals, magazines conference proceedings and books including Architecture, Architectural Record, Dwell, Plenty, Metropolis, NY Times, The Globe and Mail, The World and I, Ecostructure, Greensource, Arcade and Environmental Design and Construction Magazine. He is the author of four books; The Philosophy of Sustainable Design, The Dumb Architect s Guide to Glazing Selection, The Ecological Engineer and Zugunruhe. The Philosophy of Sustainable Design is currently used as a textbook in over sixty universities and colleges and is distributed widely throughout Europe, North America and Asia.

Jason is a former Principal at BNIM Architects, one of the founders of the green design movement in the United States, where he worked on many of the leading high performance projects in the country including LEED Platinum, Gold and zero-energy projects. At BNIM he created the building science team known as Elements, which set new standards for energy and resource efficiency on many of its projects in various building types. Jason is also the founder and CEO of Ecotone Publishing, the only dedicated green building publisher in North America. Jason has won numerous awards including a national Canadian Green Building Champion award and he was a finalist for the prestigious Buckminster Fuller Award.

Jason was born and raised in Ontario, Canada, was educated in Oregon, Kansas and Glasgow, Scotland and now resides on Bainbridge Island in Washington with his wife Tracy, three sons Julian, Declan and Aidan, and daughter Rowan.

Review

This is an absolutely fabulous book! Zugunruhe is a very personal journey of discovery and a powerful invitation to begin our own journeys to make a real difference in the world. --Dr. John Francis, author, Planetwalker: How to Change Your World One Step at a Time
A true warrior cuts through his story and steps forth from his vision. Jason F. McLennan exposes the misperceptions, bad habits, and justifications that keep us at war with our earth. He presents a blueprint for a courageous, peaceful, and nurturing relationship with our planet. Heed this green warriors words, and act now because the world needs you. --Thomas Crum, author, The Magic of Conflict, Journey to Center and Three Deep Breaths
What Jason McLennan does in his powerful new book is to shift our focus on sustainability from technology to the heart of what it s all about: our personal and collective journey that will change our design practices, our culture and our way of life. His presentation is practical, passionate, and positive. Funny, and filled with useful stories and gems of advice. The best road map I have seen to join on our journey together. --Sim Van Der Ryn, architect, visionary and author, Design For Life, Ecological Design and Sustainable Communities.

A true warrior cuts through his story and steps forth from his vision. Jason F. McLennan exposes the misperceptions, bad habits, and justifications that keep us at war with our earth. He presents a blueprint for a courageous, peaceful, and nurturing relationship with our planet. Heed this green warriors words, and act now because the world needs you. --Thomas Crum, author, The Magic of Conflict, Journey to Center and Three Deep Breaths
What Jason McLennan does in his powerful new book is to shift our focus on sustainability from technology to the heart of what it s all about: our personal and collective journey that will change our design practices, our culture and our way of life. His presentation is practical, passionate, and positive. Funny, and filled with useful stories and gems of advice. The best road map I have seen to join on our journey together. --Sim Van Der Ryn, architect, visionary and author, Design For Life, Ecological Design and Sustainable Communities.

A true warrior cuts through his story and steps forth from his vision. Jason F. McLennan exposes the misperceptions, bad habits, and justifications that keep us at war with our earth. He presents a blueprint for a courageous, peaceful, and nurturing relationship with our planet. Heed this green warriors words, and act now because the world needs you. --Thomas Crum, author, The Magic of Conflict, Journey to Center and Three Deep Breaths
What Jason McLennan does in his powerful new book is to shift our focus on sustainability from technology to the heart of what it s all about: our personal and collective journey that will change our design practices, our culture and our way of life. His presentation is practical, passionate, and positive. Funny, and filled with useful stories and gems of advice. The best road map I have seen to join on our journey together. --Sim Van Der Ryn, architect, visionary and author, Design For Life, Ecological Design and Sustainable Communities.

Edition details

• Publisher: Ecotone Publishing
• Publication date: 2010
• ISBN 10: 0974903329
• ISBN 13: 9780974903323
• Binding: Perfect Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 366