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Sustainable (Design) Defined | Part IV | Logics

Posted on August 19, 2013

Our journey to define sustainability continues with this post, with a focus on design, architecture, and industries connected with buildings and manufacturing. As an architect I have to begin to narrow the definition to areas where I can expect to … Continue reading →

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Sustainable Defined: Part III The Triple Bottom Line

Posted on August 16, 2013

Background: The Brundtland report, Our Common Future, marked an agreement that development needs to be approached holistically, including environmental considerations—not simply as a political process that mediates between capitalism (investment for financial gain) and public welfare (that protects or incentivizes … Continue reading →

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Sustainable Defined: Part II

Posted on August 14, 2013

The two most common definitions of sustainability—from the Brundtland Commission and the subsequent “triple bottom line” –must be understood in context. Once they are, it is possible to see how well they form the basis for a design framework. Both … Continue reading →

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