Integrated Design: Mithun (2008, Ecotone Publishing)
Integrated Design: Mithun depicts the history, design principles, groundbreaking projects and ongoing evolution of Mithun Inc. (Seattle & San Francisco) - an integrated architecture/interiors/landscape architecture/urban planning firm. Mithun has emerged as one of North America's sustainable design leaders for its work in reimagining retail design for REI, IslandWood's environmental education campus, the AIA COTE-winning Lloyd Crossing ecodistrict and more. Filled with striking photographs and custom illustrations, Integrated Design narrative centers on an exploration of Mithun's seven Design Principles that continue to define and propel their work: Grow An Idea, Expand the Boundaries, Use Nature as A Guide, Create Beauty and Spirit, Do the Math, Strengthen Community, and Bring Passion, Leave Ego.
"Integrated Design-Mithun is a must read for architects, planners, organizational leaders and others who aspire to create buildings that are sensitive to the environment and wonderful places for people."
- Judith Heerwagen, Ph.D.
"Integrated Design-Mithun is a must read for architects, planners, organizational leaders and others who aspire to create buildings that are sensitive to the environment and wonderful places for people."
- Judith Heerwagen, Ph.D.
Chapter 9 Explores the buildings and campus of IslandWood, an environmental education facility on Bainbridge Island - designed as an experiential place for 4th and 5th grad school children. "IslandWood’s most valuable lessons are those of transformation, discovery and surprise – what founder Debbi Brainerd originally envisioned as 'a magical place for learning'."
