Ecological Economics is about the interaction between humans and the environment via the economy. It starts from the premise that the economy is limited by the constraint of our planet's finite resources. It rejects the mainstream economics goal of continued economic growth and proposes instead a steady state economy.

Wednesday, 16 February 2011

Michael Pawlyn: Using nature's genius in architecture


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This is a rather inspiring talk about how nature provides us with ideas for a sustainable future.

"How can architects build a new world of sustainable beauty? By learning from nature. At TEDSalon in London, Michael Pawlyn describes three habits of nature that could transform architecture and society: radical resource efficiency, closed loops, and drawing energy from the sun".TED - Ideas worth spreading.
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4 comments:

  1. Lynda RodwellWednesday, 16 February 2011 at 06:46:00 GMT

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  2. AnonymousWednesday, 16 February 2011 at 13:47:00 GMT

    interesting, I'm very interested in this topic, thanks

    -eoe3221 student

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  3. UnknownWednesday, 16 February 2011 at 14:04:00 GMT

    Hello Professor

    Brilliant video it has now got my mind racing with ideas of what linear systems can be changed to a closed loop system.
    I am now a keen follower of Michael Pawlin

    Regards
    Dion Mellows
    EOE 2201 Student

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  4. Lynda RodwellWednesday, 16 February 2011 at 14:46:00 GMT

    Glad you enjoyed it. I have one of my masters students to thank for sending me the link.

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