On the Cover Dan Rockhill designed the Kansas Longhouse for maximum insulation, with moveable interior walls to make a full-length breezeway in summer. Photo courtesy of Rockhill + Associates In this Issue: May/June 2008 Developing Sustainable Communities     Getting Connected  Why sharing electrons, local produce and Radiohead makes for better communities. By Bill McKibben READ MORE >>> Changing the World, One Campus at a Time Savvy and skilled, young people are leading the transition to a renewable energy economy. By Brandon Knight READ MORE >>> Drawing on the Sacred Winds Through utility-scale projects, the Great Plains tribes are creating healthier lands along with new local economies. By Pat Spears and Bob Gough READ MORE >>> Choosing a Low-Carbon Car While you wait for the zero-emissions car of the future, what’s the best car to drive now? The answer may surprise you. By Seth Masia READ MORE >>> CASE HISTORY: A Solar Community Rises in the South After nearly four decades, Stitt’s mission to build super-efficient homes is achieved at his sustainable development in Arkansas. By Orlo Stitt READ MORE >>>   The Architect's Guide to Passive Solar Cooling and Heating     Vertical Ventilation for Passive Cooling Hot air rises. So use it to drive natural ventilation. By Virginia B. Macdonald, FAIA READ MORE >>> Basics of Passive Solar Design Any building has a metabolism of its own. By Ken Haggard READ MORE >>> Today’s Daylighting Challenge: Turning South Light into North Light The trick is to find the balance between light and glare. By Michael Nicklas, FAIA READ MORE >>> Design Focus: Master of Prairie Passive By Seth Masia READ MORE >>> Living Sustainably: Compromise Is Not Failure By John Fry READ MORE >>>