ecology is a broad discipline. the greek ‘oikos’, where ecology is derived from, means ‘the home’, the place where we live. the microcosmos of our kitchen is a good place to start in investigating our habits and relationship with nature. consideration for the environment is becoming an increasing priority for today’s american architects, designers, engineers and consumers as demand for eco-friendly products continues to rise. over three-quarters of all adult consumers say that they pay attention to a company’s environmental reputation before buying its products and services. two-thirds way they recycle their waste. we all aim to reduce our electricity bills and collaborate to make our air water cleaner…