Alec Appelbaum

Containing Multitudes

Since I last posted here, I've done near-daily commentary on building a green economy at the Faster Times, reported on a design-driven response to drug-fueled misery in urban New Jersey for the New York Times, and guided Architect's Newspaper readers to the most space-efficient theater on Broadway. I'll be writing more about big initiatives in compact space, and about the systems connecting cities. 

Keeping the Lights On (and Off)

A key method for dialing down greenhouse-gas emissions involves turning out lights when you don't need them. In recent reporting for the New York Times and the Architect's Newspaper, I've covered how landlords and architects are getting religious about making sure nobody forgets it.