Grounded in practice and guided by a whole-systems approach to design and building, Richard’s work centers on regenerative, human-scale systems. Over the years he has collaborated on numerous projects and facilitated workshops in varied settings, from formal institutions to grassroots gatherings. Richard holds a degree in Green Building from the State University of New York, and his writing has appeared in Permaculture Design Magazine, Lion’s Roar Magazine, Resilience, and other publications. What matters most to him are the relationships he’s built and the collective work he’s been part of—real, community-based efforts to build a better future.