Shoshin

Shoshin is a Zen Buddhist concept meaning "beginner's mind;" an attitude of openness, eagerness, and lack of preconceptions when studying a subject, even when studying at an advanced level, just as a beginner in that subject would.

Tikkun Olam

Hebrew for "repairing the world."

Palimpsest

a manuscript or piece of writing material on which later writing has been superimposed on effaced earlier writing.

something reused or altered but still bearing visible traces of its earlier form.

something having diverse layers or aspects apparent beneath the surface.

Critical Regionalism

Critical Regionalism is an approach to architecture that intentds to counter placenessness and lack of identity.  The design is conscious of a building's geographic, historical and enviromental context.

2030 Challenge

Goals to increase fossil fuel reduction standard for all new buildings and major renovations:
70% in 2015
80% in 2020
90% in 2025
Carbon-neutral in 2030

(using no fossil fuel GHG emitting energy to operate)

Courtesy of Ed Mazria