Does stretching and shaping molten glass into all manner of art and objects sound cool? Learn how from the masters at Furnace Design Studio, bringing art, learning and stewardship to a corner of Southwest Detroit.

After years of lagging behind the west coast of the state, SE Michigan is turning green in leaps and bounds. Climb aboard for a discussion of what the green building standard LEED actually means, and check out some prime examples of its application here in Metro Detroit.

Albert and Mitsie Scaglione have not only built Park West Gallery into an art-dealing giant, they’ve used the Southfield gallery to promote Metro Detroit and strengthen their community.

With all the news of companies moving out, two firms have decided to settle in SE Michigan, bringing with them hundreds of high-tech jobs. Spurred on by available engineers, a favorable legal climate, and the "midwest work ethic," they may just represent Michigan's future.

Professionals across Metro Detroit are ditching their cubicles and "Office Space" culture for cafes, coffee shops and libraries. All these 21st Century professionals need is a lap top, a Wi-Fi connection and a hot cup of Joe to make their way in Michigan's new knowledge-based economy.

Metro Detroit has a rep for being more rusty than green around the middle, but sustainable initiatives are taking hold. The real question is not if S.E. Michigan can go green, but just how green it will go.

Five S.E. Michigan architects discuss how the wood, steel, glass and concrete of our built environment reflect who we are, and where we are headed.