Brett Holverstott

Brett Holverstott is a graduate of Reed College and is studying for a Master's degree in Architecture from the University of Oregon.

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What Can Architecture Learn From Nature?
By Brett Holverstott, September 07, 2008
By following the principles of biomimicry, architects and designers are making highly efficient structures and systems, from buildings that cool themselves to solar panels that follow the sun. ...

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