Green Design Can Save The World
Video from TED
Architect and designer William McDonough asks what our buildings and products would look like if designers took into account "All children, all species, for all time." A tireless proponent of absolute sustainability (with a deadpan sense of humor), he explains his philosophy of "cradle to cradle" design, which bridge the needs of ecology and economics. He also shares some of his most inspiring work, including the world's largest green roof (at the Ford plant in Dearborn, Michigan), and the entire sustainable cities he's designing in China.
I read McDonough’s book “Cradle to Cradle: Remaking the Way We Make Things” (UK link, or Canadian link) a few years ago and it was a total inspiration. Seeing him speak is a privilege. His notion that green design can help prevent environmental disaster is entirely in line with what we believe at Carbon Planet. I can’t recommend this book highly enough if you really care about embracing a green future. The book itself is an example of its own teachings, is printed on 100% recycled polymers, it’s waterproof and fully recyclable in turn. Read and enjoy. — DS
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