Jan. 10, 2022 — The Inkandescent Spotlight is on:: Building for the Future — An interview by Architect Alex Yuen with Edie Dillman, co-founder, B.Public Prefab, Santa Fe

Monday Morning Magic, January 10, 2022: Good morning friends! In this week’s issue of our newsletter designed to inspire and provide a little food for thought, we introduce the 2022 phase of our big idea to create the Inkandescent Health & Wellness Retreat Center for Women here in Santa Fe, NM. A year ago, we began rolling out the project in the January 2021 issue of BeInkandescent Health & Wellness magazine, which featured our architects — Alex Yuen and Weijia Song, owners of the San Fransisco firm Collective Operations. Also on the team is my son Dylan, who is currently working toward getting his Master’s degree in architecture at the Harvard Graduate School of Design. (Yes, I’m so proud!)

Fast forward to 2022: The project continues to evolve, and on the cover of the January-February issue of BeInkandescent mag we are thrilled to have Alex interview a visionary and industry changemaker based here in Santa Fe — Edie Dillman, co-founder of B.Public Prefab. You’ll discover how her firm is upending the building industry by offering a panelized off-site construction system that radically reduces the carbon footprint while maximizing comfort and low-energy performance for new home construction. Edie insists: “Craftsman prefab is designed to exceed your greenest dreams.” Don’t miss it!

In this issue, you’ll also learn more about the importance of Going Green:

• Welcome: In a study by the Good News Network of 2,000 Brits, 40% say their New Year’s resolutions involve being greener in 2022. How do you stack up? 
• Mind: Edie Dillman explains the power of passive design
• Body: From green buildings to living walls, here’s why going green does a body good
• Spirit: More than 5 trillion pieces of plastic currently litter the ocean: Learn what the Ocean Cleanup project is doing to help
• Soul: The Future of Landfills — Solar Farms could increase the nation’s energy capacity
• Heart: Did you know: Recycled plastic can be made into bricks that are stronger than concrete. Check out this discovery by Nzambi Matee

Parting Thought of the Week: “Stay positive. Forgive others. Invest in yourself. Trust your instincts. Lead with an open heart. Don’t let others ruin your day. Do things that bring you joy. Be of service to humanity. Find a soul tribe. Love yourself.” — Lewis Howes

Here’s to your incredible, indelible, Inkandescent™ success! We’ll talk with you next Monday! — Hope Katz Gibbs, founder, Inkandescent PR + Publishing Co.