
Email Interview of Jessë Valentine Portz, Architect by Riley Shiraishi Monday, October 17, 2011 RS: 1. How long have you been working in your trade? JVP: I studied architecture for 6 years before graduating. I have been working in architecture for about 20 years. RS: 2. What do you enjoy about your job? JVP: I enjoy taking many requirements [...]

The Big Picture of Sustainable Construction for Hawaii Sustainability and green design are buzzwords that have taken over the design and construction industry. Hawaii is a state that cares deeply about sustainability; after all, we live on a small chain of islands that are easily cut off from the rest of the world. We are [...]