Where are the Lawns in the US?
Home’s that already have lawns are prime candidates for foodscapes. The total surface area devoted to lawns is about 1 trillion square feet, more than enough space to radically… read more
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The Home “Stack”
Every platform has a stack of commonly used features and mechanisms. A stack simplifies future development. It’s a pretty wonky approach to use, which is why this site is… read more
Using a Home to Incubate Start-Ups
I’m currently thinking about this question: How may start-ups can you incubate at home? NOTE: A start-up is a new company that’s pulled together to tackle a business opportunity…. read more
The Unbundling of Work
Here’s a statement that I’ve heard a couple of times and it has some interesting implications regarding our quest for a new American Dream. I believe it’s spot on… read more
Why is Farming Becoming a Service?
Farming is becoming a service delivered to the homeowner. Here are some reasons why: Taste. Experience/meaning. Learning (why and how it works like that). Price/frugality. Safety (GMOs). Aspiration (it’s… read more
Thinking about Food Kits
Here are some ways farming is becoming a service that is delivered directly to homeowners: Local farmers that sell their produce via subscription (CSAs). That’s already well underway. Local… read more
The Home as a Portfolio of Micro-businesses
In today’s world, a home isn’t an investment in the true sense. It’s actually a consumption item just like all of the other stuff we buy. We are merely… read more