Hello KSDG blog readers! My name is Emily and I’m excited to start writing for the Kevin Stephens Design Group blog on sustainability, architecture, and the world of green design.
I’m a second year undergraduate at UC Berkeley originally from Boston, MA. I am obsessed with cities, and love to travel. London is by far my favorite, but I’ve also had the joy of seeing and experiencing Hong Kong, Athens, Paris, and of course San Francisco.
In my spare time, you can find me designing on PhotoShop and Illustrator, browsing Tumblr blogs, hitting the books at Berkeley’s Environmental Design library, or watching reruns of cheesy Bravo TV shows. I strive to keep myself busy and inspired at all times!
What I love about KSDG is that the company integrates so many of my interests. I have always been drawn to architecture, and love the beautiful detail of technical drawings and the ability to create certain feelings and atmospheres through innovative architectural design. Green architecture is especially fascinating to me because of the creativity that goes along with discovering ways to make buildings more environmentally friendly. I am also drawn to the social mission of affordability and environmental friendliness that KSDG embraces. Lastly, I also have an interest in business and finance, as I’ve always been a “numbers person” and I love thinking about new, creative, and effective business strategies.
You can all look forward to seeing an abundance of new posts on a range of topics, including interviews with current KSDG staff members, updates on projects that KSDG is working on, reviews of what other people are doing in the field of sustainable architecture, and general tips on how you can improve the “green” quality of your life.
-Emily
