Christopher A. Haines

Christopher A. Haines is an NCARB certified Architect and the Principal at Permadigms.1 He specializes in regenerative design, utilizing both Passive House and Living Building Challenge perspectives.1 Haines has a diverse background in architecture, sustainability, and education.

Professional Experience

Haines has spent his architectural career integrating sustainability principles into his work, starting from energy auditing and progressing through resource depletion and environmental management.2 As the Principal at Permadigms, he focuses on advocating for a paradigm shift towards symbiosis to reverse climate change.

Educational Background

Throughout his career, Haines has been involved in teaching:

• He has taught urban sustainability, environmental management, and architectural technology at universities.1
• His academic interests extend to investigating socially and technically regenerative societies, with studies in higher education curriculums, urbanism, brain science, and the social and ecological impacts of a growth economy.1

Research and Writing

Haines has developed a unique perspective on climate change:

• He is known for reframing the climate paradigm with the concept "Greenhouse Gases: True, but Not the Whole Truth".3
• After immersing himself in biodiversity studies and its intersection with the built environment, he recognized the "Heat Planet" thesis and has been writing a book on this topic.1

Course Offerings

Haines offers courses that reflect his expertise and research:

• "A New Climate Story Course" which investigates the consequences of regenerative land management and explores a new perspective on climate change.1
• "Heat Planet Course" which likely expands on his Heat Planet thesis.4

These courses aim to provide students with a fresh understanding of climate issues and empower them to make local changes that can have significant impacts.