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Cutright Elizabeth

Elizabeth Cutright is an award-winning writer and editor with over 20 years of experience in journalism, publishing and online content creation. A film school grad with a law degree from the University of San Diego, outside of work Elizabeth can usually be found in the pool, on a hiking trail, or sampling Santa Barbara’s latest vintage.

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Electronic Only

With the click of a mouse, doctors in New York State will soon be able to abandon their sometimes illegible medication notes for electronic prescriptions. As of March 27, New York is the first state in the nation to require all physicians to use electronic prescriptions, a law backed up by fines and criminal penalties. […]

03 / 30 / 16

Smart Home

Imagine crossing the threshold after a long day at work to a perfectly lit, temperature-controlled living space. As you walk down the hallway, lights flicker for your approach while a disembodied voice welcomes you with a rundown of messages and alerts as your crockpot bubbles aromatically in the kitchen. It sounds like the stuff of […]

03 / 28 / 16

SURE HOUSE

The SURE HOUSE strikes a balance between mitigating and protecting against the vagaries of climate change and extreme weather all under one charming, beach cottage roof. The winner of the US Department of Energy’s Solar Decathlon for 2015, the SURE HOUSE is an entirely solar-powered structure designed to make the most of the weather, including […]

03 / 23 / 16

Global Aging

In the U.S., the impending wave of aging baby boomers has sparked a cultural shift in senior living industry, inspiring thousands of new projects and products. But what about the rest of the world? According to United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) report Aging in the 21st Century, “the population of people over 60 will reach […]

03 / 15 / 16

Mars Ice House

In the film The Martian, stranded astronaut Mark Watney reflects on the unique experience of living on Mars. “It’s a strange feeling,” he admits in his video journal. “Everywhere I go, I’m the first. Step outside the rover? First guy ever to be there! Climb a hill? First guy to climb that hills….First, first, first! […]

03 / 04 / 16

Bridging the Digital Divide

We live in an increasingly connected society, with unlimited data at our fingertips and the ability to communicate quickly with friends and family living next door or half-way ‘round the world. There’s an ease and level of expectation we take for granted when it comes to bending the latest technology to our will, but for […]

03 / 02 / 16

Real Estate Oscars

“Mortgage-backed securities; sub-prime loans, tranches; it’s pretty confusing right?” Ryan Gosling asks the audience early on in The Big Short. “Well, it’s supposed to be. Wall Street loves to use confusing terms to make you think only they can do what they do… So here’s Margot Robbie in a bubble bath to explain.” At once, […]

02 / 25 / 16

Lost and Found

Did you know the average person spends 10,000 hours of their lifetime looking for disappearing car keys? To be honest, I made that number up, but I think we can all agree time flies at the speed of light whenever we’re inevitably late and looking for that one last thing – keys, phone, glasses – […]

02 / 23 / 16

A Passive Phase

With the U.S. building sector accounting for 7% of global primary energy consumption, residential and commercial property developers are turning towards modern solutions, like Passive Homes, to increase energy efficiency in new and renovated properties. Big Apple Energy While it might be “the city that never sleeps,” it wouldn’t hurt to turn a light off […]

02 / 17 / 16

A Door to Heaven

When it opens to the public in summer 2016, the Mall of Qatar in Al-Rayyan will be a modern paradise smack dab in the in the middle of the Qatar desert. With over 2,755,561 square feet of Gross Leasable Area, upon completion the Mall of Qatar will cater to shoppers’ every whim. Massive in scale, […]

02 / 15 / 16

Boycotting Bingo

From pinball to Pac-Man, arcade games and their video counterparts tend to be relegated to the children’s table – derided as juvenile entertainments that sap brainpower and encourage antisocial behavior. Lately, though, that perspective has shifted as more and more studies reveal a host of social and mental benefits associated with game play, especially for […]

02 / 05 / 16

Streamlining Operations

The heart of the tech industry may beat in Silicon Valley, but for a vivid example of how software can streamline large-scale operations and enhance lives, you don’t need to go all the way to San Jose. In California’s central valley, the Chavez Foundation has created a self-sustaining and economically viable nonprofit organization able to […]

02 / 03 / 16

Neighborhood Transformed

Extravagance and environmentalism don’t seem like natural soulmates, but in Boston a new set of developments seamlessly combines the amenities and modern sensibilities of today’s luxury living with eco-conscious construction. The result? Affordable, eco-conscious community housing for Boston’s middle class that’s been dubbed the “Green District.” The brainchild of developer Bruce Percelay, the “Green District” […]

02 / 02 / 16

Weather Preparedness

One nerve-wracking decision many facility administrators face during an emergency is whether to keep residents on site, or begin evacuations. When both options appear equally risky, it helps to take stock of the current locale and determine whether you have the necessary resources to provide adequate care for your residents. Make sure the facility’s security […]

02 / 01 / 16

Golden Bowl

On February 7, 2016, the Carolina Panthers and the Denver Broncos will battle it out at Super Bowl 50 in the LEED Gold Certified Levi’s Stadium; one of the nation’s most technologically advanced sporting venues. Three years ago, a thrilling super bowl featuring a rally by the San Francisco 49ers during the second half turned a […]

01 / 27 / 16