[Greenbuilding] Best House

[Gennaro Brooks-Church - Eco Brooklyn]

Here is something I wrote about the idea that idealizing nature’s virgin
aspects actually harms it:
http://ecobrooklyn.com/majestic-plastic-bag-mockumentary/

On Tue, Dec 19, 2017 at 12:00 PM Gennaro Brooks-Church - Eco Brooklyn <
info at ecobrooklyn.com> wrote:

> I think the idea of virgin land is a myth. Most of the forests upstate
> have been clear cut at least once. I also think the distinction between
> “Nature” and humanity is a myth. Humans and nature have been one since the
> beginning of time. It’s only since the Romantic period that we put Nature
> on a pedestal as something other than what we are. Hense the rise of Zoos,
> parks, and the objectification of everything from women to dolphins.
> Check out Timothy Morton’s book “ecology without nature”.
> I agree reusing decaying space is ecological. But there’s a place for
> relearning how to become one with nature again.
> You object to my idea because you have this idea of Nature as a virgin
> being that can only be sullied by the brute presence of man. Just like you
> shouldn’t use vulgar language around a lady. But I’m not a brute man out to
> rape the landscape for my own gratification and ego. I’m a humble part of
> the whole. I have just as much a right to be there as the squirrels and
> trees.....as long as I keep my place and be a team player. We’re in this
> together. Your thoughts?
>
> On Tue, Dec 19, 2017 at 6:45 AM Bill Allen <bill.allen at verizon.net> wrote:
>
>> Gennaro
>> Good luck. I hope you find what you are looking for.
>> Personally, I won't participate. I can't get over the irony of using more
>> virgin land to pursue sustainability. THAT just isnt sustainable. Plenty of
>> already disturbed land that could be put to better use. THAT would help
>> save the world.
>> Just my 2 cents for today.
>> Happy holidays.
>> Bill
>>
>>
>>
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> Gennaro Brooks-Church, Director
> Eco Brooklyn
> 347-244-3016
>
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Sent from Mobile, excuse the brevity.
Gennaro Brooks-Church, Director
Eco Brooklyn
347-244-3016
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